April 7, 2014
Growing up, motorcycles were always part of the family experience. My dad rode motorcycles during the depression because they used less gas and were cheaper to operate than cars. My parents dated during World War II on his Harley, old “Betsy”. Their honeymoon picture is above.
In high school I owned, worked on and rode small motorcycles because they were fun and practical. I retrieved a Harley Davison Topper scooter out of the junk pile and got it running. Then I graduated to a 175 cc BSA dirt bike. It was a great machine, but working on a British bike without metric tools was not easy.
While attending college in Fresno California college I owned and rode a 1958 450 Matchless, until it was stolen. That bike was not very fast, but it sure looked cool. Also, while I was in college, I worked in a shop which sold and serviced Suzuki motorcycles and outboard motor powered speedboats.
This family background and practical experience naturally stimulated my interest in representing motorcycle accident victims and their families. Practicing law in Anchorage has given me the opportunity to represent numerous motorcycle accident victims and families. Though writing motorcycles is great fun and a bit romantic, it can be very hazardous unless you drive defensively and have a fair amount of luck.
For those who are unlucky, it helps to know an attorney who has experience representing motorcycle accident victims.