Massachussetts Motorcycle Accident Blog

The Massachusetts Motorcyclists' Survivors Fund is an organization that raises money for families who have lost loved ones due to motorcycle accidents.  The money raised can go to funeral arrangements, bills or just simply to help until life insurance money kicks in.  In order to keep the funds going, this group holds events year round.  They already kicked off the New Year by having a motorcycle run on New Year's Day, their 10th Annual "First Ride of The Season."  Next, the MMSF will host a bike night with the help of their friends the Aces & Eights RC on Saturday, January 15th from 7pm-11pm.  They ask for a $5 donation for food and everyone is welcome to come and enjoy themselves!  To learn more about the MMSF and their events visit http://www.massmsf.org/index.html

If you go to any of the MMSF events let The Motorcycle Lawyers know about it!

The Motorcycle Lawyers want to make sure all our fellow bikers know that January 29th and 30th the Northeast Motorcycle Expo will be in Boston, Mass. for the 9th year in a row!  Doors open at 10am both days, ending at 7pm Saturday and 5pm Sunday.  The expo is being held at the World Trade Center in Boston.  Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for kids 12 and under.  To learn more about this exciting biker event go to www.kevmar.com or call 978-688-8888 and ask for Ryan.  No Massachusetts motorcyclist should miss this event!

The Motorcycle Lawyers just received a report that a motorcyclist was injured during a crash with a car in Newton, MA last night around 5pm.  The accident happened at the intersection of Washington and Highland Streets.  More information about the accident should be released to the Boston news shortly.  We would like to take this time to remind everyone to Watch For Motorcycles so that these horrible accidents don't happen.

The Motorcycle Lawyers would like to congratulate the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) on receiving a Legislative award at the 2010 MRF Meeting of the Minds.  They have been recognized for their achievements in defeating multiple Bylaws and Noise Ordinances against bikers throughout the state of Massachusetts this year.  Keep up the good work!

Saturday night, Route 190 in Worcester, MA was closed for nearly 2 hours.  This, unfortunately, is because a man lost control of his 2010 Harley-Davidson and crashed in to a guardrail.  After being taken to the U Mass Medical Center he was pronounced dead.  Very few details about this fatal accident are unknown but The Motorcycle Lawyer would like to remind everyone that when riding a motorcycle safety is NUMBER 1!  Also, Massachusetts law requires riders and passengers to wear a DOT approved helmet so please remember to do so.

Unfortunately, The Motorcycle Lawyers received news today of another serious motorcycle/car crash on the Mass. roadways.  On Route 95 in Lexington a car slammed into a motorcycle, sending them both to the hospital.  The accident happened last night around midnight and we've yet to receive word on the cause of the crash.  We'd like to take this time to remind all our fellow bikers to always wear proper safety gear so you can be protected in the event of an accident.  

Massachusetts is one of 20 states in the U.S. that has a Full Mandatory Helmet Law.  The law states that every person operating and/or riding a motorcycle (including in a sidecar) is required to wear "protective head gear."  The helmet must be "conforming with such minimum standards of construction and performance as the registrar may prescribe..." which basically means that the state of MA will set a minimum standard with which the safety helmet must comply.  The fine in Massachusetts for riding a motorcycle without a helmet is $35.

Helmet laws are a very controversial subject among bikers.  Whether you agree or disagree, the current law is that you must be wearing a helmet while riding in Mass. so The Motorcycle Lawyer encourages all bikers to do so.

To learn more about MA helmet legislation visit http://www.wibig.com/extra/offsite/helmetlaws.html

Are you a motorcycle rider in Massachusetts?  Then The Motorcycle Lawyer wants to make sure you don't miss the MMA's (Massachusetts Motorcycle Association) annual holiday party this year!  You don't have to be a member to come and enjoy the festivities; this party is open to the public.  Tickets are only $30 a person which includes dinner and entertainment.  Also, the MMA has arranged for discounted rooms to be available for guests at the Day's Inn in Chicopee, MA near the party.  For more information and to purchase you tickets go to www.MassMotorcycle.org 

Guess what the Motorcycle Lawyer just heard... The Boston Bruins and Aerosmith front man, Steven Tyler have teamed up to create a one of a kind motorcycle!  The Dirico motorcycle will be on display at the TD Garden for every Bruins home game and then will be auctioned off on March 31, 2011.  Tickets for the raffle can be purchased at the Bruins' Raffle website and all the proceeds will go to The Bruins Foundation.  http://www.nhlalumniraffles.org/Raffles.aspx?id=100  Check it out and learn more about the bike!