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12/02/11 — Get Your Keepsake Koozies at ABATE's Annual Christmas Toy Run
Lifetime ABATE Member and motorcycle attorney Brad Sinclair donating 5,000 Koozies to the 30th Annual ABATE Christmas Toy Run

10/11/11 — Is Florida Wrongly Ticketing Motorcycle Riders?
Florida's murky vertical motorcycle tag laws have caused debate among motorcyclists and law enforcement alike about how to enforce, or not enforce, the vertical license tag ruling.

08/19/11 — Study Shows Only 20% of Medical Malpractice Cases Pay Off
Historic study has shown that only a tiny fraction of people injured by medical malpractice actually file a claim. So why do the insurance companies claim that medical malpractice is a big problem, when they hardly ever have to pay a claim?

05/12/11 — Distracted Driving Facts
Lets keep it Safe

11/04/10 — Motorcycle Attorney Brad Sinclair Offers a Free, No- Strings Attached Review of Your Insurance Policy
Attorney Brad Sinclair, of Sinclair Law Offices, an avid motorcycle rider, an active Lifetime Member of ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Towards Education), and Motorcycle Accident Attorney offers a free, no-strings-attached review of your insurance policy.

01/07/10 — Slippery When Wet Restaurant Owner Negligence
Attorney Brad Sinclair of Sinclair Law Offices�an avid motorcycle rider, an active Lifetime Member of ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Towards Education), and Motorcycle Accident Attorney�recently handled a case involving a slip and fall accident in a local Brevard County Restaurant.

08/04/09 — Are you Underinsured?: Driving on Florida Roads
I can't tell you how many times I have heard from well educated, good intentioned, smart people, the following statement: "I don't carry much insurance because if I get in an accident, it won't be my fault. The other guy's insurance will take care of everything". This is probably one of the most dangerous attitudes to have when it comes to protecting yourself and your family from potential financial hardship here in the sunshine state.

08/04/09 — Some Ins and Outs of Florida's New Seatbelt Law
We now have a primary enforcement law when it comes to wearing a seatbelt in Florida. What does that mean? It means Florida drivers can be pulled over solely for not wearing a seatbelt and fined accordingly. This is a change from the old seatbelt law which required law enforcement to recognize another violation such as speeding, or a broken tail light etc..., prior to having authority to pull you over.

08/04/09 — Florida's Rising Registration Fees
On September 1st, 2009, The State of Florida will increase the registration fee on all vehicles for both new and renewals for cars, motorcycles, boats, trucks, trailers, etc….

08/04/09 — QUICK TIPS from The Motorcycle Safety Foundation: Ten Things All Car & Truck Drivers Should Know About Motorcycles
1. There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road, and some drivers don't "recognize" a motorcycle; they ignore it (usually unintentionally). Look for motorcycles, especially when checking traffic at an intersection.

08/04/09 — Maximizing Compensation for Uninsured Motorists
Our client was riding his motorcycle on a one lane road when another driver came flying across the road into his path from the woods in a pick up truck. Our client was ejected from his motorcycle and suffered multiple injuries and was airlifted from the scene.

Newsworthy Announcements

06/02/11 — Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Sturgis trademark battle ends with win for South Dakota

05/11/11 — Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month
Governor Rick Scott continues the tradition of Proclaiming May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

03/07/11 — DAYTONA BEACH BIKE WEEK 2011 EVENTS
Daytona Beach Bike Week 2011 Events

12/06/10 — State Farm Cashes in on a Crisis
The Rest of the Story Regarding State Farm Homeowner Policies in Florida.............

11/18/10 — NTSB pushes for Federal Helmet Law
Helmet Use is not the problem in Florida

10/05/10 — Distracted Driving
Legislatures around the country are addressing the increased safety hazard of Distracted Driving.

08/05/10 — After 107 Years, Harley-Davidson may leave Milwaukee
Harley-Davidson may be moving

07/20/10 — Vertical License Plates on Motorcycles in Florida
How the New Law effective 9/1/2010 will affect those who ride motorcycles in Florida.

05/08/10 — Vertical License Plates on Motorcycles: Unfairness and Confusion
For what should be a simple issue, Florida law pertaining to Vertical License Plates on Motorcycles has thoroughly confused many in the motorcycle community.

05/06/10 — The Real Deal on Vertical License Plates on Motorcycles
We have received numerous inquiries over the past few months concerning the legality of the use of vertical tags/license plates on motorcycles. This has been an extremely confusing subject for many around the state due to inconsistencies in the statutes regarding this matter.

04/20/10 — Motorcycle Lawyer, Brad Sinclair rides and Supports The Memorial Walls Motorcycle Escort hosted by The Vietnam and All Veterans of Brevard, Inc.
The 23rd Annual Vietnam and All Veterans Reunion kicked off Sunday morning with the escort of the Vietnam Traveling memorial wall from Brevard Community College in Cocoa, FL to Wickham Park in Melbourne.

04/13/10 — Motorcycle Lawyer, Brad Sinclair Attends and Supports The Matt's Casbah "Bikes of Days Gone By" Event in Melbourne
Perfect Florida weather prevailed in historic downtown Melbourne for the second annual Matt's Casbah Bikes of Days Gone By" event.

03/22/10 — Motorcycle Attorney Brad Sinclair Supported the 2nd Annual Space Coast Rally Against Cancer Poker Run
Motorcycle Attorney Brad Sinclair attended and supported the 2nd Annual Space Coast Rally against cancer Poker Run. The run was held on March 20, 2010 and started at 9 a.m. at the Space Coast Cancer Center in Titusville, and then traveled throughout the county ending at Space Coast Harley Davidson Dealership in Palm Bay for a picnic to support the Space Coast Cancer Foundation.

02/19/10 — Motorcycle Attorney Brad Sinclair Informs Riders of Daytona's Bike Week that Governor Charlie Crist Signed an Amended Bill Restoring use of Vertical License Plates
Attorney Brad Sinclair, of Sinclair Law Offices, an avid motorcycle rider, an active Lifetime Member of ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Towards Education) - informs riders attending this year's Daytona Bike Week, held Feb. 26 - March 7, 2010, that Governor Charlie Crist signed an amended bill (SB 1100) restoring the legality of the use of a vertical tag/vertical license plate for motorcycles and scooters, if it cannot be adjusted or flipped up to conceal the plate numbers. The new law went into effect on June 16, 2009.

01/28/10 — Motorcycle Attorney Brad Sinclair Will Attend the Biker Church & Bonfire Event
Motorcycle Attorney Brad Sinclair, an avid motorcycle rider and an active Lifetime Member of ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Towards Education), will attend and support The Biker Church & Bonfire event on January 31, 2010 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00p.m. The event will be held on The Hill behind the Church of the Nazarene - 2745 S. Babcock St. in Melbourne.

01/18/10 — Lifetime ABATE Member and Motorcycle Attorney Brad Sinclair Attended and Supported the ABATE "Can You See Me Now" Run
Motorcycle Attorney Brad Sinclair, an avid motorcycle rider and an active Lifetime Member of ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Towards Education), attended and supported the ABATE "Can You See Me Now" Run for motorcycle awareness. The run was held on January 17, 2010 from 10 a.m. - 1p.m. and started at the Uno's in Merritt Island and ended at the Uno's on Wickham Road - with live music, vendors and food. Uno's made a donation from the proceeds to ABATE.

01/11/10 — Motorcycle Attorney Brad Sinclair Attended and Supported the USMV Memorial Ride for Bikaman
Attorney Brad Sinclair, an avid motorcycle rider, an active Lifetime Member of ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Towards Education), and Motorcycle Accident Attorney attended and supported the USMV (United States Military Vets Motorcycle Chapter) Memorial Ride for Bikaman on Saturday, January 9, 2010 from 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

12/14/09 — Motorcycle Attorney Brad Sinclair Attended Southern Justice Space Coast Chapter Poker Run for Operation Shoebox to Support the Troops
Motorcycle Attorney Brad Sinclair, an avid motorcycle rider and an active Lifetime Member of ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Towards Education) attended and supported the Southern Justice Space Coast Chapter Poker Run for Operation Shoebox - an organization that supports deployed troops. The Poker Run took place on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and began at the Moose Lodge in Indian Harbor Beach. The cost was $15 per bike and $5 per passenger.

12/14/09 — Motorcycle Attorney Brad Sinclair Received a Service Award from ABATE Independence Chapter
Motorcycle Attorney Brad Sinclair, of Sinclair Law Offices - an avid motorcycle rider and active Lifetime Member of ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Towards Education) - received a Service Award from Dave Carroll, the former president of Abate Independence Chapter. The Service award was on behalf of 15 various Motorcycle Clubs throughout Brevard County in appreciation of Brad's 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Bikers of Central Florida. The award was presented on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the Abate Independence Christmas Party.