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Motorcycle Lane Splitting is Just Unsafe

2011-03-11T21:16:00.000-08:00

Motorcycle lane splitting is just plain unsafe. Please don't do it. The practice of motorcycle lane splitting is riding a motorcycle between lanes .It is only legal in the state of California.

Wikepedia give a good explanation and commentary on motorcycle lane splitting. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lane_splitting It clears up misconceptions. In particular the famous Hurt report does not sanction lane splitting as a way to reduce rear end collision with motorists.

Riding a motorcycle between two lanes and consequntly between two cars inches from either side of you is obviously foolhardy and is just asking for trouble.

As the photo shows, if you are in Bangcock and you decide to take a motorcycle taxi you are in for a side splitting and lane splitting death defying ride. It's really no joke. A motorcyclist is just asking for abuse an injury by lanesplitting.

For help with an Ohio motorcycle accident or just to get your questions answered check out the Cincinnati motorcycle practice center by attoreny Anthony Castelli

Lawyer Advertising Revealed by Cincinnati's Anthony Castelli

2011-01-29T06:46:00.000-08:00

My new consumer book

Lawyer advertising revealed

is almost ready for release. For Ohio residents the book will be a free public service and you can order it through my web cite www.castellilaw.com.

For folks outside of Ohio you will be able to order it on Amazon. This book will be an inside look at lawyer advertising. I detail what is meaningful and what is meaningless if not downright misleading.

Do you want to learn what a settlement mill is and how to avoid one? This
and many other topics are covered . You will learn in this book what are the most important things to look for in lawyer advertising. You will get 7 important things that are key to hiring great personal injury lawyers.

You will learn the backdrop of lawyer advertising. This book takes the legalese out and breaks it down so personal injury victims such as car accident injury claims or any kind of personal injury victim can learn the steps to take to hire a great personal injury lawyer.

This and more infomation about personal injury by Cincinnati lawyer Anthony Castelli focusing on Ohio law.

2010-08-12T18:40:00.000-07:00

I'm On The Air In New Jersey!

I am joining WCTC-AM 1450 host Judith Leblein's Wake Up Central Jersey morning show as legal commentator. Join us between 6 and 10am on the News Source for Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties to talk about Kobe Bryant, Scott Peterson, Martha Stewart...or your own case. Let's talk at 732-249-2600.

5 great Links for Personal Injury victims

2010-05-16T16:02:00.000-07:00

5 great Links for Personal injury Victims

Learn how to find a great personal injury attorney.

Learn how to protect your rights

Find out if you need a personal injury attorney and much more.

If you have been injured by the fault of another and are wondering what to do, here are some great links that you can go to to educate yourself about your rights and what you can do to protect them. And how you can win against big insurance.

Cincinnati personal injury and accident attorney blog

Cincinnnati Personal Injury Help

Cincinnati Ohio Car Accident Help

Cincinnati Motorcycle Accident injury Claims

Cincinnati Workers Compensation Lawyer

by cincinnati personal injury attorney
call today to get t he help you need to get the compensation you deserve 621-2345

Cincinnati Attorney Anthony Castelli Press Release

2010-05-06T09:44:00.000-07:00

This is a recent press release about my cincinnati attorney web site and new videoblog.

Cincinnati Attorney Creates Video Blog for Personal Injury Claims - Motorcycle Accidents - Ohio Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability
Watch these videos for inside tips on how to win your personal injury claim, motorcycle accident case, Ohio workers comp claim or your social security claim. Cincinnati attorney Anthony Castelli presents free videos to help you get the compensation you deserve.

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) April 29, 2010 -- Injured by the fault of another in a car truck or motorcycle accident. Hurt at work. Denied social security benefits. Learn how to protect yourself to get the compensation you deserve. That's why Cincinnati personal injury attorney Anthony Castelli created a video blog so you can watch free videos to educate yourself on the key steps to take to help you get the compensation you deserve.

Attorney Anthony Castelli says, " Videos are a great way for consumers of legal services to learn how to protect their rights and actually see and hear the lawyer giving the information so they can judge if the lawyer is someone they would like to hire"
At the Web site castellilaw.com of Anthony Castelli, you can find a video blog at castellilaw.com. The videos are on for separate topics: 1) Personal Injury 2) motorcycle accidents 3) Ohio workers compensation 4) Social security disability.

Attorney Castelli has multiple practice areas where you can read about a particular legal topic. These include personal injury, Motorcycle accidents, Car accidents, Ohio Workers compensation.

The videos and the articles supplement each other. For example some of the video topics are: 11 reasons to hire a motorcycle accident lawyer, insurance company dirty tricks, 6 critical questions to ask your bodily injury attorney before hiring them, 2 critical mistakes that personal injury victim make, workers compensation trap make this mistake and you could loose your case, the social security disability application and over 20 other videos.

The web site has hundreds of written articles in language that the lay person can understand. Some of the written articles explain: how to find a great personal injury attorney, tips on what not to do so you do not hurt your claim, 4 deadly sins that could ruin your case, what damages are you entitled to recover in a personal injury case, the secret to winning your social security disability case. There are also frequently asked questions and a downloadable consumers guide for personal injury victims.

Anthony Castelli is a greater Cincinnati personal injury lawyer licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio. He also focuses on car accidents, motorcycle accidents, workers compensation and social security disability. He is conveniently located at I-275 and Montgomery Road and minutes from Mason, Ohio. He welcomes your questions on these Ohio law topics and can be reached at 1-800-447-6549 for a free consultation.

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you can accesss articles at my cincinnati personal injurey attorney blog

Cincinnati personal injury Attorney Lawyer Blog

2010-05-04T20:47:00.000-07:00

This is my old blog with a new domain name to satisfy Google . You will find lots of free articles and videos on personal injury claims , car accidents, motorcycle accidents , workers compensation and social security disability.

Some topis include how to find a great personal injury lawyer, helmet law motorcycle accident myths , insurance company dirty trick, 4 deadly sins that can ruin your personal injury case and many others.

Slip and Fall Can You Recover

2010-05-03T06:25:00.000-07:00

If you fall in the local Wallmart or Krogers in Ohio the law does not make it easy to recover. However in the right case a recovery is possible. You must show that the storeowner created the defect or it existed long enough for the storeowner to have fixed it. The legal term is negligence.

Also the defect must not be open and obvious. Ohio law can prevent you from recovering if the defect was open and obvious. I just finished resolving a case with a favorable settlement. The individual tripped on a depressed sunken area of walkway next to the parking lot. What made the case was it happened at night so the defect was not obvious.

But I had to figure out a way to demonstrate the hidden nature of the defect. So we shot a night video. This video was taken 2 years to the day with substantially similar conditions. Although the defect had been fixed, everything else was similar.

Watch closely and see if you can tell when the videographer steps down from the sidewalk to the parking lot, that's where the injury occurred.

I hired Kraig Haplea the owner of Visual Justice to do the shoot. I would highly recommend him for all your video needs. by Cincinnati personal injury attorney Anthony Castelli. Call 621-2345 for a free consultation for the help you need to get the compensation you deserve.

How to find a Great Cincinnati Car Accident Attorney

2010-04-24T07:34:00.000-07:00

How to find a great Cincinnati car accident attorney has been a topic I have blogged about before . But it has been quite some time and now I have a companion video So I thought the article was worth updating and complementing it with the video. Both of these are avaiable on my web site www.castellilaw.com

5 Steps to finding a great personal injury lawyer.

1. Do a google search on " cincinnati car accident attorney "

2. Look in the organic listings for the top three attorneys and go to their web sites.

3. Find out the following information about each attorney:

A. What do their client's say about them. Are there testimonials on their web site. These implicit recommendations mean a lot.(click here to my testimonial page)

B. Are they an experienced personal injury trial attorney. Face it, if an attorney does not know how to try a injury case you have hired a gun without bullets.

C. Are they AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. This is a private company that collects peer reviews on the attorney. AV is the highest rating in skill and ethics.

D. Are they willing to advance expenses of litigation. If you're not in a position to and they won't your case may not get very far.

E. Do they provide informational videos. This not only helps you learn what questions to ask, but helps you decide close up and personal if this attorney exhibits confidence, passion and compassion.

4. Call those attorneys that meet the above criteria and ask for a free consultation. If you call and don't get a live body to talk to during normal business hours you may want to go on to another lawyer on your list. Of course you may not get to speak to the attorney right then especially if he has significant business and seriouly injured clients. But expect a call back within 24 hours.

5. Ask the attorney over the phone if they are the attorney that will handle your case from start to finish. You want to be sure the attorney you hire will be the attorney who knows you and your case intimately.

You can go to my car accident center on my web site for more information http://www.castellilaw.com/Motor-Vehicle-Accidents.html
as well as my videoblog Cincinnati Ohio car accident attorney

by Cincinnati, Ohio Accident and Injury attorney Anthony Castelli . Call today
for the help you need to get the compensation you desreve 1-800-447-6549 or 621-2345

Cincinnati Personal Injury Claims Attorney Now on Itunes

2010-04-16T19:15:00.000-07:00

I am pleased to announce my podcast on Itunes called "Law talk of Ohio". It is actually a videocast. The first series deals with explaining the different parts of you car insurance policy.

If I can answer any questions you have about you car insurance fell free to give me a call. The call is free.

Make sure you have high enough limits to protect yourself if you cause an accident or are injured by someone else who has little or know insurance.

by Cincinnati, Ohio personal injury claims attorney. Call today to get the help you need 621-2345 or visit my blog

This blog has moved

2010-04-15T15:28:00.000-07:00

This blog is now located at http://blog.castellilaw.com/.
You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click Cincinnati personal injury accident attorney

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3 Reasons You Need a Truck Accident Lawyer

2010-04-14T01:48:00.000-07:00

3 Reasons Why You Need a Truck Lawyer to Represent You After a Truck Accident

The following is a guest blog article by Dolan Law Offices:
Every day, serious truck accidents result in significant injuries and fatalities. However, truck accidents are not simply car accidents that involve bigger vehicles. There are certain factors that make truck accidents unique that is why it is important for truck accident victims to seek the counsel of experienced truck lawyers.
Specifically, a truck accident may:
1. Present complicated issues of liability: often, a truck is owned by a trucking company, not the truck driver. The trucking company, the trucker, or both the trucker and the company, may be legally responsible for the accident depending on the cause of the accident;

2. Require a skilled investigation into causation: while most car accidents are caused by driver negligence, a larger proportion of truck accidents are caused by vehicle defects. A truck accident lawyer must thoroughly investigate the cause of a truck accident to determine if the injuries were sustained because of negligence, a vehicle defect or another cause such as a problem with the roadway; and

3. Result in catastrophic Injuries: any accident can result in fatalities or significant injuries. However, the heavy weight and force of a truck accident make it more likely that victims will suffer greater injuries in truck accidents than in other types of motor vehicle accidents.

Accordingly, victims need a truck accident lawyer who can aggressively fight different types of personal injury claims and who is dedicated to the needs of his or her truck accident clients.
The Illinois Truck Accidents Lawyers of Dolan Law Offices are committed to helping victims of serious injury cases and the survivors of loved ones killed in fatal accidents recover damages.

Cincinnati personal injury accident Attorney Anthony Castelli is pleased to announce his relationship with Dolan Law Offices. Now Cincinnati, Ohio and surrounding area residents in Mason, ohio and adjoining counties can contact me if they have a serious accident while traveling in Illinois.

Cincinnati Attorney founding Member of Personalinjury.com

2010-03-28T20:38:00.000-07:00

Recently I was contacted to be part of a group of nationwide personal injury lawyers. This group is associated through the web site www.personalinjury.com. Because of our relationship we have the capacity to network with each other and help our clients be represented in states not necessarily where they live. For instance if you live in Cincinnati , but are injured in New York, I have a relationship with an attorney in New York that could handle your personal injury with my help.

As evidence of the National exposure this site gets, if you google personal injury this site comes up on the first page.

I also have my own page connected to this site which is actually a blog.http://www.personalinjury.com
/blogs/cincinnati/blog-cincinnati.html

Here are some of the notable blog posts I have put up.

What a personal Injury client wants from their attorney

Google the five best personal injury attorney

Are there really five deadly sins that can ruin your personal injury case

Cincinnati personal injury lawyer named in super Lawyer Magazine

Do you want a senior trial attorney to handle your case?

Feel free to call me today to get the help you deserve 1-800-447-6549

Biker Injured by Passing Motorist Disputed But Case Settles Favorably for biker

2010-03-25T03:06:00.000-07:00

Recently I represented a man who was out riding his bicycle on some back country roads. The car came from behind him. All my client knew is that he saw the car in his rearview mirror and the felt something hit him hard in his mid-back.

The auto driver said my client was out in the middle of the roadway and must have served as the car went around him. My client hurt his shoulder and required rotator cuff surgery.
The insurance company made a minimum offer and so we had to file suit.

I had gone to the scene and understood that this area was a two lane highway with no passing just at the area of the accident scene. I obtained the police report and reviewed it carefully and saw the car driver made some admisions that were apparently contradictory to his current statements. I also got the police photographs. They showed my client's sunglasses right at the edge of the road.

That was an important piece of evidence. Bicyclists are entitled to ride in the roadway. But they are also required to ride as close to the right hand side of the roadway as practical. The photographic evidence suggested my client was riding in the correct area.

I prepared for taking the car driver's deposition. This is a statement under oath given with a court reporter taking down my questions and answers. I was prepared to seek significant and damaging admissions from the defendant, which he gave.

The insurance company called me after the deposition and raised their offer significantly and a fair settlement was reached. I tell you about this in case you have been seriously injured by the fault of another and the insurance company is treating you unfairly. You can call me to get answers to your questions.

You can call me right now for the help you need to get the compensation you deserve at 1-800-447-6549.

by Anthony Castelli Cincinnati, Ohio personal injury trial attorney

Founding member of http://www.personalinjury.com

Join a Greater Cincinnati Motorcycle rights group

2010-03-15T09:11:00.000-07:00

I recently became a member of Train MRO. I attended the monthly meeting of the Butler county train group. Here is what the group is dedicated to:

TRAIN MRO, Inc. is an organization which encourages safe riding practices among motorcyclists and heightened motorcycle awareness from vehicle operators through training and education. The information presented will help educate all motor vehicle operators about motorcycle and vehicle interaction, traffic crash cause and effect, and crash avoidance. The organization accomplishes this goal through community involvement, with awareness training at public and private schools, commercial driver education facilities, corporate training facilities, community service groups such as, but not limited to, Chamber of Commerce functions, Lions Clubs, Rotary Clubs, VFW Posts, etc. Our curriculum shall be in part an amalgamation of successful rider/driver awareness programs from various states throughout the United States, and additional current data and statistics from safety councils, motorcycling foundations, the AMA, MRF, MSF, and government agencies.

I had a great conversation with Louie one of their officers. These folks really do great work and are totally about safe riding. They really know what they are doing.
Here is a link to their web site, http://www.butlertrainmro.org/

There are a lot of great groups you can join for fun, safety and charitable work.
Some that I am a member of are:

Abate of Ohio
Motorcycle safety foundation
American motorcycle association
I have started a blog about motorcycle safety http://motorcycleinjuryohio.blogspot.com/ and have established a motorcycle accident safety group on facebook called Mototrcycle safety awareness and injury help of ohio

I invite you to call me for a free consultation to get the help you need if you have a motorcycle injury 621-2345

Brain injury Awareness Month

2010-03-02T22:04:00.000-08:00

Cincinnati personal injury accident trial attorney Anthony Castelli is pleased to be involved in brain injury awareness month. The goal of brain injury awareness month is to heighten everyone's awareness of the subtle effects of traumatic brain injury and the need to identify and care for people who have sufferred a concussion.

Often these injuries are caused by car accidents, but the more severe and painful injuries are identified and the effects of a concussion are often missed. Then when the person starts to get better the side effects of the concussion become manifest. That's why it's important for injury victims to consider hiring attorneys experienced with traumatic concussion cases.

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a blow or jolt to the head.
This injury is caused by falls, motor vehicle crashes, assaults and other
incidents. It is important to know that any TBI—whether diagnosed as mild, moderate or severe—can temporarily or permanently impair a person’s cognitive skills, interfere with emotional health.

You can experience memory loss; concentration or attention
problems; slowed learning; and difficulty with planning, reasoning, or judgment.
Emotional and behavioral consequences include depression, anxiety,
impulsivity, aggression, and thoughts of suicide.

Other effects of TBI may include fatigue, headaches, problems with
balance or motor skills, sensory losses, seizures, and endocrine dysfunction.

If you suspect that you or someone close to you has suffered a concussion as a result of the fault of another make sure you get the right medical attention. And to get the help you need to get the compensation you deserve contact Anthony Castelli Cincinnati injury attorney at 621-2345 for a free consult

Cincinnati Personal Injury victims - Get Your questions answered

2010-02-06T11:33:00.000-08:00

Find answers to your Ohio personal injury questions at the Cincinnati Attorney Web site of Injury Trial attorney Anthony Castelli

Personal injury car accident claimants and other injury claimants often have many questions about their rights. My web site seeks to answer some of those questions with free articles and videos.

The biggest issue that seems to keep people away from lawyers is that they don't know how personal injury lawyers charge.

People need to understand two things:

1. Just calling a lawyer normally will not cost you anything. Most lawyers in this area offer a free consultation whether initially in person or by phone.

2. Then if a personal injury lawyer takes your case they normally do it on a contingency fee.

Here are some article and video links to information about the contingency fee and how to go about hiring a lawyer for your personal injury or car accident.

Videos link to answers to frequently asked questions about personal injury such as:

The most important question to ask a personal injury attorney before you hire them.

Contingency fee explained.

Do I need an Attorney?

How to hire a great personal injury attorney?

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This is an article link to: 10 reasons to hire a personal injury attorney.

You can call me today at 621-2345 to speak with me personally at no cost so you can get the help you need to get the compensation you deserve.

Attorneys How Take Good Care of Your clients

2010-01-30T08:35:00.000-08:00

Cincinnati Attorney Talks on Client Care

Most of the information being passed to attorneys these days is how to get clients. But the most important thing for an attorney to think about and act on is taking care of the clients you have. So what does it mean to take good care of a client. You only need to look from a client's perspective to know what's necessary.

1. Personal Attention

A client wants to know that you care about them and their case. You show that you care when you give them personal attention. The number one thing is communicating with your client about their case. You must return their phone calls promptly. This is the number one thing you here from people that call looking for help when they already have an attorney. So return those phone calls the same day if possible , but no later than the next day. Just think about when you call your doctor's office. Don't you expect comminication back that same day.

2. Explaining the process

Take time with your clients in the initial meeting and in other conversations to explain the process. Sure you can't anticipate every twist and turn and all the time frames. But at least try to give some general parameters about what to expect and how long things can take.

3. Keep them informed about what you are doing

You might be working as hard as you can on a client's case , but if they don't know what's going on they make think nothing is happening. It's good practice to copy them on any thing you send out about their case.

4. Put each case on a tickler system

These reminders that come up help you keep moving your client's case forward. You want to solve their promblem as quickly as possible, not prolong it.

by Cincinnati personal injury accident attorny Anthony Castelli. Call 621-2345 today to speak to Tony for free about your questions

The Best Cincinnati Personal Injury Trial Attorney I Knew

2010-01-18T15:45:00.000-08:00

Walter Beall - The Best Cincinnati Personal Injury Trial lawyer I Ever Knew

I first met Walt when I was looking for a job as a law clerk. I saw a job listed on the school bulletin board at Chase college of law. It was 1978. I thought I wanted to be a criminal lawyer. Walt told me that his law practice dealt with personal injury victims rights. People that were hurt by the negligence of another. He said that once I got to know the business I would really like it.

I was damn lucky he hired me. And he was right, I really enjoyed the challenge, the showmanship, standing up in front of a jury advocating for someone seriously injured or for a family that lost a loved one. Fighting big insurance for the little guy. I was lucky enough to carry Walt's bags around and learn the trade of personal injury trial lawyer.

So what made Walt so great. There were many things. He cared about his clients, he listened to them with patience and compassion. Then he taught them about their case.
And then he would go into Court and teach the jury about their case. Walt would tell their story in a straight forward and compelling fashion. He believed every word he said and the jury believed it to.

He was a fearless litigator, though I know the pressure of litigation was intense. And he felt it , although it rarely showed. Walt was not afraid of hard work . His definition of a trial lawyer was a person covered in sweat from working so hard.. He taught me that preparation was the key to successful settlement or succesful verdict.

I remember a wrongful death and severe burn case he had against 5 defendants. All his opponents were highly skilled insurance lawyers. It didn't seem like a fair fight 5 against 1, plus one green behind the ears law clerk. But he would roll up his sleeves and go to work with such presence and intensity that he could command the whole room .

I once saw him go into Court in a wrongful death case. I did not see how he had a chance at winning it. I doubt any lawyers would have taken the case. The only witness was the defendant. But Walt developed a theory against the defendant that he believed in. And he sprung it on the defense as he crossexamined their expert. The expert's anwswer to Walt's theory was so ludicrous that the insurance company settled that night.

Walt was a lawyer's lawyer. He was honest with friend and adversary. He had a great sense of humour. He did not gloat in victory. But he agonized in defeat. I saw him loose a trial once and it nearly killed him. He blamed himself. But there was nothing he could have done better or different. Every trial lawyer knows the pain of a defeat, especially the ones with the guts to take the difficult case. It's the getting back up that makes one a great trial lawyer. It's the ability to gamble their time and money for an uncertain, but believed in result. It's the desire for justice and a belief that all are created equal and entitled to life , liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Walt died in 1983 at 55 years old from a heart attack. I believe in part because he fought with all his heart for his clients. He took their problems on his shoulders. He was their Robin Hood, their hero.

I am fortunate enough to have two heros in my life. My father, a WWII decorated hero and Walt. I am who I am and owe what I have to those two men . I pray everyday to have their strength and humility.

Holiday Season filled with Sadness for Some

2009-12-23T06:33:00.000-08:00

As I write this article my thoughts go to the many car accident, motorcycle accident victims, the truck accident victims, and other personal injury victims whom I represent all over the State of Ohio

The life of a personal injury attorney is not easy and its an awesome resposibility to seek justice for someone tragically killed or injured. But how much harder it is for the victim to live that tragedy and loss every day. Even more so when the families get together and one is broken or missing because of the carelessness of someone else.

Today I will be making some calls to the clients I represent and have represented that have lost a loved one needlessly. I know that this holiday season is bitter sweet at best . When you have lost a father, a son, a husband. even though time passes the hurt never completely fades.

Many put their faith in God. Some question God. For most its not about the money, even though it is designed to make up for the loss . But how can it really. Its about having someone on their behalf stand up and say this was wrong , you could have prevented it . Don't let it happen again. This acknowledgement comes in the form of a settlement or verdict aginst the wrongdoer. Even then its rare to hear them say sorry for your loss, let alone sorry for the loss I caused you.

As one of my clients wrote me "This result will not bring back our "husband, father, grandfather" or ease the pain of his loss. After 4½ years, we still feel the pain, but a significant settlement can ease our burden and make the wrongoer responsible for negligence. It made them take notice of how serious we were to prove it wasn’t the victim’s fault.

Its not about revenge. Its not about an eye for an eye. Its about justice in the face of tragedy. Tragedy caused by carelessness. A lack of caring.

My job and my career as a personal injury attorney is to help those who are injured, and those whose family members have suffered a wrongful death. I help people on a daily basis. I have much work to do and miles to go before I sleep. But that's okay with me. I'm very blessed .

Some people celebrate the holiday’s and are oblivious to the suffering of some, there are many out there who are not so fortunate.

I would like to send prayers out to all of my personal injury clients during this holiday season. I promise will work with all my stenghth and fight with all my heart for you ; I will do everything in my power to get you the compensation you deserve. You are not alone.

Key Motorcycle Injury Insurance by Cincinnati Attorney

2009-12-11T14:41:00.000-08:00

According to this Cincinnati Motorcycle Injury Attorney this Insurance is Key

A motorcycle operator, just as a car driver, is only required to carry $12,500 of liability insurance in the state of Ohio. That means if a car driver caused you a serious injury while you were on your motorcycle, and the car driver carried minimum limits, that is likely all you would collect. ($12,500).

However you have the power to purchase underinsured motorist coverage in your motorcycle policy. Underinsured motorist insurance pays you for you injuries if your coverage is higher than the person's who caused your injury and your injuries merit damages in excess of the policy carried by the person who caused your injury. The minimum you should carry is $100,000.00 of underinsured motorist coverage.

For example if you broke your arm and required surgery and plates put in your arm, your damages could be $100,000.00. If you had $100,000.00 of underinsured coverage you could collect $12,500 from the car driver with minimum limits and an additional $87,500.00 from yor ouw insurance company. But only if you purchased underinsured motorist coverage on your motorcycle. If you did not you would end up horribly undercompensated.

For more motorcycle information go to http://www.castellilaw.com/Motorcycle-Accidents.html or for motorcycle safety awarenesss and injury help http://motorcycleinjuryohio.blogspot.com/

by Cincinnati motorcycle accident attorney Anthony Castelli call 621-2345 for the help you need

Why Hire Cincinnati Personal Injury Attorney Anthony Castelli

2009-11-28T06:39:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for a personal injury attorney to represent you for a serious injury case consider these reasons to hire Anthony Castelli .

1. Do you want an attorney who has handled hundreds of personal injury cases

2. Do you want someone who has exclusively represented injuy victims

3. Do you want a lawyer who has a web site where you can find out information about your case and the attorney

4. Do you want an attorney who will be the only lawyer to handle your case.

5. Do you want an attorney who has been to trial in over 20 personal injury cases.

6. Do you want someone you can call anytime you have a question.

7. Do you want an attorney to guide you through the system

8. Do you want an attorney who will expiditiously seek to resolve you case for the best result.

9 Do you want someone who will refuse a lowball offer and file suit and take you case to trial if necessary.

10. Do you want an attorney that will fight with all his heart for you

Watch these two videos to learn about Anthony Castelli.

Then consider calling Anthony Cincinnati personal injury attorney for the help you need to get the compensation you deserve at 621-2345

Cincinnati Motorcycle Accident and Injury Attorney Adds new content

2009-11-24T20:14:00.000-08:00

There are many "venues" that I use to try to reach potential consumers of the legal services I provide. One of the areas I focus on is motorcycle accident injury cases. I have ridden in the past, know a lot of motorcyclists, and represented many bikers that were injured as a result of a car driver.

It's no secret that some people are prejudiced against motorcyclists. But as usual this prejudice is based on lack of knowledge and stereotyping. The vast majority of motorcycle riders are a caring group that love the freedom their bike gives them .

My goal is to seek to eliminate prejudice and educate bikers about their rights and how they can protect themselves before and after an injury.

Here is a new site I found that allows me to create a biker rights channel
.http://cincinnatimotorcycleinjuryattorneyonbikersrights.magnify.net/
It is not sophisticated and the few videos were made before I went to work in the wee hours of the morning. Soon I will have an actual videoblog on my web site that will cover motorcycle law.

Another resource I found to reach Cincinnati , Ohio personal injury accident victims is mefeedia.com and here I have created an rss feed. If you subscribe this will allow you to be notified of any new videos I put up on youtube.

http://www.mefeedia.com/user/castellilaw/queue/rss

So I hope you enjoy these new resources and learn a few tips that will help you , a family member, or friend stay out of harms way. But if you do get harmed I welcome your call so you can get the help you need to get the compensation you deserve. Call 621-2345 to speak with me for a free consult

By Cincinnati Ohio motorcycle accident injury attorney Anthony Castelli

What is Wrongful Death in Ohio

2009-11-08T14:04:00.000-08:00

Wrongful Death in Ohio Settlement Averages

A wrongful death occurs anytime someone is killed as a result of the fault of another. Fault in the law is called negligence . This is a failure to exercise care that a careful person or corporation would exercise. There can also be an intentional act that causes death . This also is a wrongful death if it is not legally sanctioned.

Examples of wrongful deaths are when a driver runs a red light, stop sign , speeds , follows too closely and as a result a car collision occurs and they kill someone. There are many other situations that can be a wrongful death.

Who Can Bring A wrongful death Action in Ohio

In Ohio the personal represntative of the deceased person's estate appointed by the probate court is the person who brings the wrongful death on behalf of all the beneficiaries to the action. The beneficiaries are not necessarily those people named in a will. They are the people named in the Wrongful death statute. They can be anyone related by blood or adoption to the deceased. These can be the spouse, children, parents, brothers and sisters, nephews nieces and others.

What are the Settlement or Trial Damages

The damages recoverable include the economic loss. What would the deceased contribute to any relative had they lived. Also the non economic damages are extensive. They include loss of care , guidance , counsel, training , companionship and many other items of personal loss. Also the mental anguish caused to the beneficiaries as a result of the death is recoverable.

In many cases the damage award exceeds 1-2 million dollars as well they should. Even though the taking of a life may have been unintended, if it occured as a result of carelessness, a life is ended, it should not have, and those left behind suffer the loss forever.

I have personally been involved in trial of wrongful death and in one the jury verdict was $1,750,000 and the other was $2,750,000.00. However I know of cases where the award was much less as well as much more.

Of course money can never make up for the loss. But our society does not sanction an eye for an eye and revenge does not make up for a loss. In fact ,We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Money can keep a widow in her home, it can help her provide for her children. Parents can establish memorials in the name of the deceased.Children can go to college.

After all, if it was a piece of property that was destroyed no one would have a problem awarding damages for the value of the property. In addition this serves as a deterrant from people and corporations acting irresponsively.

By Anthony Castelli Cincinnati attorney will discuss with you any questions you have about wrongful death in Ohio. Call today 621-2345 for help

Judge Lets Juror Sleep During Murder Trial Guity verdict Reversed

2009-11-04T11:27:00.000-08:00

Usually I use this bolg to write about personal injury cases, workers compensation or social security disability. But this story bears repeating.

This is a true story from an actual case out of a courtroom in Cuyahoga county , Ohio. The eighth district court of appeals rendered a written opinion.

The Facts

Defendant fired a gun into a bar injuring and killing one person. He was convicted. He appealed.

In five separate instances during trial it was brought to the court's attention that a juror had been sleeping. The court did not admonish the juror, did not remove the juror, and near the end of the trial said,

"I saw it. So what. Let him sleep. you guys picked the jury. I didn't."

Before that the judge said, "Let the recod reflect mr brown is asleep again with his mouth agape, snoring as well."

The Court of Appeals

The appeals court stated that extensive evidence of sleeping, including sleeping during eyewitness testimony constitutes pervasive juror misconduct and plain error.
This level of misconduct can never be direagarded. The trial judge did not monitor the situation or admonish the juror clearly abused its discretion.
Commentary

This might be funny if it was not so serious. Thankfully the Court of appeals was there to corrrect this. The defendant does not get off but faces a new trial. One at which everyone will stay awake.

Yes late in the afternoon , in a hot stuffy courtroom in a boring trial a juror may nod off. But it needs to be recognized right away and the juror told to shape up
or be taken off the jury.

Jury service is one of the cornerstones of our democracy in both civil and criminal cases. It must be taken seriously and most jurors do a great job. But here not only the juror , but the judge was asleep at the switch.

By Anthony Castelli cincinnati personal injury trial attorney

Cincinnati Has The Baddest Custom Motorcycle Shop

2009-11-02T19:44:00.000-08:00

Cincinnati has the baddest custom bike shop in the world. Anarchy MoCo makes awesome custom bikes. The shop closed to the public except by appointment is on fire.

They make three bikes : the Devil bike, the Alien and the Black-Pro Street. Anarchy starts with high quality steel stock. No filler . Every piece perfectly shaped by hand.

Anarchy powder coats the frame and then installs an Ultima 120cc high performance V-Twin engine. It shines baby. None of the hoses , cable, or wiring are visible. When you sit on the bike, its actually on the ground on landing gear. By pushing a button the suspension pressurizes and a 5 inch smooth ride is on.

No clutch either. Just bang it and go. Anarchy designed their own automatic clutch.
Even though these bikes look like they are built for show, they run with the best of any V-Twin.

These custom motorcycles are the real deal . Smart Crazy genius . They have multiple patents for equipment on these bikes. Check out this video link. Anarchymoco Then check out Anarchy MoCo to get the ride of a life time.
by Cincinnati motorcycle attorney Anthony Castelli he helps you up when you get knocked down at 621-2345