by Scott O'Sullivan | Nov 7, 2023 | Injured Bikers, insurance, Legal
I do a lot of talking and soapboxing about insurance for motorcycle riders because it is incredibly important. But it recently occurred to me that I haven’t properly addressed the rights and needs of motorcycle passengers, who are just as at risk of serious physical...
by Scott O'Sullivan | Oct 26, 2023 | insurance, Legal
Let’s say you’ve been in a motorcycle crash, or you were riding with a buddy who was in a crash. If you are physically able, there are certain things that you should absolutely not do at the scene and in the days that follow. Do not fail to report the crash to police...
by Scott O'Sullivan | Jun 14, 2023 | insurance, Legal
Watch Out for These Sneaky USAA Tactics to Give You Less Money Than You Deserve I am tired of motorcycle riders being blamed for crashes they didn’t cause. Insurance companies, like USAA, perpetuate the stereotype of the “irresponsible motorcycle rider” when they try...
by Scott O'Sullivan | May 8, 2023 | Legal
If you’re like me, the Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial didn’t make much of a blip in your daily life. To me, it felt like a media spectacle meant more as fodder for celebrity fans than for actual legal importance. However, there was one aspect of Paltrow’s case that...
by Rider Justice | Apr 17, 2023 | Injured Bikers, insurance, Legal
If you were on your motorcycle, minding your own business, and a driver with Progressive insurance crashed into you, you are going to need help. Progressive insurance company is a humongous organization that has dedicated a huge number of employees to making sure they...
by Scott O'Sullivan | Sep 15, 2022 | Colorado, Georgia, Legal, South Carolina, Tennessee
Below is a transcript of the video: Hi. Scott O’Sullivan here from Rider Justice. I get asked this question all the time. What’s the difference between a personal injury lawyer and a motorcycle lawyer? Well, I’m here to try to explain as best I can...
by Scott O'Sullivan | Feb 12, 2021 | Injured Bikers, Legal
As my Rider Justice friends know, I’m not just a huge advocate for Colorado motorcycle rights and safety, I’m also a motorcycle and car accident attorney. I’ve been a Denver personal injury attorney for more than 20 years. It is my vocation – my calling in life –...
by Scott O'Sullivan | Dec 7, 2020 | Blog, Injured Bikers, Legal
Personal injury attorneys have a bad reputation. That is not news to anyone. The slur “ambulance chaser” is applied to the entire profession because, well, it was earned. There was a time when personal injury attorneys showed up at disaster sites of all kinds and...
by Scott O'Sullivan | Aug 25, 2020 | Aurora, Colorado, Legal, safety
I’ve been looking at statistics from my files regarding motorcycle accidents in and around Denver and, if my records are any indication, the city of Aurora experiences the second-most motorcycle accidents in our region, after Denver. Of course, population and density...
by Scott O'Sullivan | Jul 21, 2020 | Biker Support, Injured Bikers, insurance, Legal
Motorcycle riders are a tight-knit group. When I attend rallies, rides and other motorcycle events, I’m always inspired by the sense of camaraderie shared by bikers, who seem to walk around like they share the best secret in the world. They all love biking, bikers and...
