Date - September 29, 2009
(State House, MA) - Today, riders testified in a "panel group," before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary, in support of House, No. 1405, a bill seeking to shift the financial burdens accident victims face, back to the at-fault operators.
State Senator Steve Brewer and Rep. Anne Gobi spoke first in support of HB 1405. Then the bill's author, Paul W. Cote, introduced the HB 1405, it's intent and significance , and the panel.
Panel testimony began with Jeff and Leila B. Leila testified about her accident where another vehicle hit her in an intersection, breaking every bone in her right leg. Over $71,000 in medical bills, the at-fault driver only has $20,000 in liability limits. Her husband Jeff, riding behind her and witnessing the accident, testified how the financial burden of the medical bills have affected their lives, through no fault of there own.
Next up, Mark P. of Natick testified how he lost one friend in 1998, and another in 2004, due to right of way violations. Betsy Lister testified, as a long time insurance agent and former director of motorcycle safety and awareness, how she gets calls after horrific accidents, and there is not enough coverage to compensation the victims.
Tom N. of Middleboro testified about his accident, when a driver turned left in front of three on-coming motorcyclists, that he lost his best friend, while suffering injuries and incurring medical expenses in excess of $30,000, . . . and ongoing, yet he only recovered $25,000, due to the inadequate limits of that at-fault operator. He lost his home, he still requires treatments and services.
Bill Gannon testified it's not about criminal penalties - that it is about adequate insurance and judges making meaningful sentences, to include community sentencing that helps prevent others from these injustices.
Cote wrapped up the testimony, reminding Committee members, who are mostly lawyers, that "tort law" is a remedy to 'right a civil wrong.' That the elements of HB 1405 seek to prevent victims of accidents from being 'victimized twice,' and to make the at-fault operators assume the financial burden they cause in excess of their liability insurance limits.
While another bill filed seeking to increase the criminal penalties of right of way violations, no one testified in support of that bill. Gannon spoke in opposition to that bill, telling Committee Members that in one accident a Judge revoked a person's right to operate for life. . . but that bill would have only taken away, that right for 180 days.
"Judges should use 'community service sentencing' - where appropriate," to make those at-fault operators tell their stories to others in hopes of preventing these accidents.
Riders are encouraged over the next two weeks to contact their own State Senators and Representatives, asking them to support HB 1405, by writing to the Joint Committee on Judiciary chairpersons, to vote HB 1405 out of Committee, with a 'favor, ought to pass' recommen dation.
For more information, contact me at claimscote@aol.com or www.JusticeRider.com.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Rain Or Shine: Riders honor Tony Plante in Peabody on Sunday, 9/27
MEDIA RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
MMSF President, PAUL W. COTE, 978-535-8222 or claimscote@aol.com
CAROL PLANTE, 978 239 7485 or ATPENTINC@aol.com
www.MassMSF.org - Event Flyer - http://www.massmsf.org/PDF/2009TonyPlanteFLYER.pdf
LOCAL RIDERS TO HONOR TONY PLANTE
(Peabody, MA) - On Sunday, September 27, a motorcyclist funeral procession will ride through Peabody, honoring local Peabody resident, Tony Plante, who died at age 49 in January, 2008 motorcycle crash, while in Florida.
"Tony was a personality, locally and nationally, in the motorcycle and tattoo communities," said his Mother, Carol Plante.
"He gave a lot but when we buried him at Cedar Grove Cemetery in the winter, only about 6 motorcycles could brave the winter cold. I'm honored the riding community that was a big part of his life wants to ride in his memory now."
Riders will stage at the Elks Lodge on Oak Street, starting at 10 a.m. At noon, an empty carriage Hearst pulled by a 3-wheeled motorcycle will lead the slow funeral procession Ride through Peabody Square, up Central Street pass Plante's "Shining Star" tattoo studio, turning left at Wilson Square, crossing over Lowell Street, past the Police Station, onto Washington Street, Lynnfield Street, turning left onto Bartholomew, past Plante's home, left onto Lynn Street, to Cedar Grove Cemetery for a grave site memorial service, then back to the Elks Lodge for a "celebration of life" party with food, live music and a tattoo judging contest.
The Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund (www.MassMSF.org) will be the benefactor of the requested $15 per person donations, memorial patches and Event t-shirt sales, with 50% of those donations to be dedicated to a fund to help riders losing limbs in accidents.
"Tony lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident in 2003," said his Mom. "but he was back riding 6 months later, amazing his doctors and others how quickly he adapted to his new leg."
"I know the costs associated with new limbs, and I'd like to keep his memory alive helping other local riders who lose limbs."
Plante opened the first legal tattoo studios on the North Shore in 2001, after Superior Court Judge Barbara Rouse struck down the state ban on tattooing.
"Tony was instrumental in setting standards with the local Boards of Health for tattoo licenses," said Ms. Plante with pride. He had studios in Peabody, Beverly, and Florida, and took his mobile tattoo van to area motorcycle events. Ms. Plante continues operating "The Shining Star Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio" on Central Street.
Advance Event tickets can be purchased at these area supporting businesses:
Beverly
Cycles 128! - 107 Brimbal Ave.
Danvers
Rhino Truck Linings of Danvers, 43 Prince Street, (call first, 978-777-0707)
Essex
Aces & Eights RC Club House, 239 Western Avenue (Open Houses 1st & 3rd Saturday nights)
Newburyport
Seacoast Cycles, Route 1 Traffic Circle
Peabody
C & H Leathers, 149 Main Street
Fat Boy Cycles, 11 Caller Street
Law Offices of Joseph S. Provanzano, 16 Bourbon Street
Parente Insurance Agency, 94 Lynn Street
The Shining Star Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio (Tony and Carol's place!) 59 Central Street
Rowley
Eric's Auto Repair, 24 Central Street
Gypsy Cycles, 289 Newburyport Turnpike, (Route 1)
Salem
Dave Frank's Motorcycle Sales, 81 Bridge Street
Witch City Cycles - 11 Goodhue Street
Salisbury
Black Death Cycles - Ocean Front South, (call first, 978-462-8834)
For more information, advance tickets and donations on this September 27th Event, see www.MassMSF.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
MMSF President, PAUL W. COTE, 978-535-8222 or claimscote@aol.com
CAROL PLANTE, 978 239 7485 or ATPENTINC@aol.com
www.MassMSF.org - Event Flyer - http://www.massmsf.org/PDF/2009TonyPlanteFLYER.pdf
LOCAL RIDERS TO HONOR TONY PLANTE
(Peabody, MA) - On Sunday, September 27, a motorcyclist funeral procession will ride through Peabody, honoring local Peabody resident, Tony Plante, who died at age 49 in January, 2008 motorcycle crash, while in Florida.
"Tony was a personality, locally and nationally, in the motorcycle and tattoo communities," said his Mother, Carol Plante.
"He gave a lot but when we buried him at Cedar Grove Cemetery in the winter, only about 6 motorcycles could brave the winter cold. I'm honored the riding community that was a big part of his life wants to ride in his memory now."
Riders will stage at the Elks Lodge on Oak Street, starting at 10 a.m. At noon, an empty carriage Hearst pulled by a 3-wheeled motorcycle will lead the slow funeral procession Ride through Peabody Square, up Central Street pass Plante's "Shining Star" tattoo studio, turning left at Wilson Square, crossing over Lowell Street, past the Police Station, onto Washington Street, Lynnfield Street, turning left onto Bartholomew, past Plante's home, left onto Lynn Street, to Cedar Grove Cemetery for a grave site memorial service, then back to the Elks Lodge for a "celebration of life" party with food, live music and a tattoo judging contest.
The Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor's Fund (www.MassMSF.org) will be the benefactor of the requested $15 per person donations, memorial patches and Event t-shirt sales, with 50% of those donations to be dedicated to a fund to help riders losing limbs in accidents.
"Tony lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident in 2003," said his Mom. "but he was back riding 6 months later, amazing his doctors and others how quickly he adapted to his new leg."
"I know the costs associated with new limbs, and I'd like to keep his memory alive helping other local riders who lose limbs."
Plante opened the first legal tattoo studios on the North Shore in 2001, after Superior Court Judge Barbara Rouse struck down the state ban on tattooing.
"Tony was instrumental in setting standards with the local Boards of Health for tattoo licenses," said Ms. Plante with pride. He had studios in Peabody, Beverly, and Florida, and took his mobile tattoo van to area motorcycle events. Ms. Plante continues operating "The Shining Star Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio" on Central Street.
Advance Event tickets can be purchased at these area supporting businesses:
Beverly
Cycles 128! - 107 Brimbal Ave.
Danvers
Rhino Truck Linings of Danvers, 43 Prince Street, (call first, 978-777-0707)
Essex
Aces & Eights RC Club House, 239 Western Avenue (Open Houses 1st & 3rd Saturday nights)
Newburyport
Seacoast Cycles, Route 1 Traffic Circle
Peabody
C & H Leathers, 149 Main Street
Fat Boy Cycles, 11 Caller Street
Law Offices of Joseph S. Provanzano, 16 Bourbon Street
Parente Insurance Agency, 94 Lynn Street
The Shining Star Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio (Tony and Carol's place!) 59 Central Street
Rowley
Eric's Auto Repair, 24 Central Street
Gypsy Cycles, 289 Newburyport Turnpike, (Route 1)
Salem
Dave Frank's Motorcycle Sales, 81 Bridge Street
Witch City Cycles - 11 Goodhue Street
Salisbury
Black Death Cycles - Ocean Front South, (call first, 978-462-8834)
For more information, advance tickets and donations on this September 27th Event, see www.MassMSF.org
Friday, September 18, 2009
Upcoming Events from September 17 and beyond
Thursday - Sunday, September 17-20, The Vietnam Veteran's "Moving Wall" will be on display at the Millennium Park in W. Roxbury these next four days. Official ceremonies are at 5:00 p.m. each night.
On Friday night, at 5:00, a POW/MIA Remembrance @ the Wall motorcycle ride will stage at the VA Hospital, 1400 VFW Parkway, W. Roxbury and ride to the Wall at 5:15
Here is a link for a YouTube video on this Event - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZzSp6OIsrc
Volunteers are needed to help with parking, traffic and security - from 4 to 8 each day.
Saturday, September 19, Aces and Eights RC "Open House, at their Essex Clubhouse, 7 - 11 p.m. See www.acesandeightsrc.com for more info.
Sunday night, September 20th, 10 - midnight, on the "Hermis Live on WCRN" radio show, 830 am on your dial, we'll be talking about House Bill No. 1405, a "Victims Right of Way Bill," with its public hearing scheduled at the State House on Tuesday, September 29th at 1:00 p.m. See http://www.7hawksmedia.com/radio.htm
WCRN 830 am is New England's most powerful(50,000 watt) station, is home to Boston Red Sox baseball, Laura Ingram, Howie Carr and now Hermis Yanis Jr. Heard through out New England, WCRN 830AM blankets a six state area with a combined population in the millions and listener calls are accepted at 508-438-0965.
You can also listen online at www.wcrnradio.com.
Monday, September 21, Citizen Biker Rally, Hard Rock Hotel, Boston, 7 - 9 p.m.
Get updates on the lawsuit vs. the City of Boston seeking to repeal the EPA Stamp Act. See www.JusticeRider.com for more info.
Wednesday, September 23, 8-9 p.m., "Biker LowDown" Blog radio with American Biker X and Chuck of AlphaBiker.com.
See http://alphabiker.com and click on "Biker LowDown to listen for updates on House, No. 1405, a "Victims Right of Way" bill .
Sunday, September 27, Peabody, "Friends of Tony Plante Funeral and Memorial Ride"
See www.MassMSF.org for more information.
Tuesday, September 29, State House, Boston, 1 p.m., Public Hearing on House, No. 1405, a "Victim's Right of Way" bill. House, No. 1405 (see text - http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/house/186/ht01/ht01405.htm - ) seeks to shift the financial burden back to those causing the accident and resulting excessive damages.
If you can come and testify, please contact me at ClaimsCote@aol.com, as I am coordinating with the Clerk of the Judiciary Committee, for a "panel" to testify early in the Hearing Process.
Thanks !
On Friday night, at 5:00, a POW/MIA Remembrance @ the Wall motorcycle ride will stage at the VA Hospital, 1400 VFW Parkway, W. Roxbury and ride to the Wall at 5:15
Here is a link for a YouTube video on this Event - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZzSp6OIsrc
Volunteers are needed to help with parking, traffic and security - from 4 to 8 each day.
Saturday, September 19, Aces and Eights RC "Open House, at their Essex Clubhouse, 7 - 11 p.m. See www.acesandeightsrc.com for more info.
Sunday night, September 20th, 10 - midnight, on the "Hermis Live on WCRN" radio show, 830 am on your dial, we'll be talking about House Bill No. 1405, a "Victims Right of Way Bill," with its public hearing scheduled at the State House on Tuesday, September 29th at 1:00 p.m. See http://www.7hawksmedia.com/radio.htm
WCRN 830 am is New England's most powerful(50,000 watt) station, is home to Boston Red Sox baseball, Laura Ingram, Howie Carr and now Hermis Yanis Jr. Heard through out New England, WCRN 830AM blankets a six state area with a combined population in the millions and listener calls are accepted at 508-438-0965.
You can also listen online at www.wcrnradio.com.
Monday, September 21, Citizen Biker Rally, Hard Rock Hotel, Boston, 7 - 9 p.m.
Get updates on the lawsuit vs. the City of Boston seeking to repeal the EPA Stamp Act. See www.JusticeRider.com for more info.
Wednesday, September 23, 8-9 p.m., "Biker LowDown" Blog radio with American Biker X and Chuck of AlphaBiker.com.
See http://alphabiker.com and click on "Biker LowDown to listen for updates on House, No. 1405, a "Victims Right of Way" bill .
Sunday, September 27, Peabody, "Friends of Tony Plante Funeral and Memorial Ride"
See www.MassMSF.org for more information.
Tuesday, September 29, State House, Boston, 1 p.m., Public Hearing on House, No. 1405, a "Victim's Right of Way" bill. House, No. 1405 (see text - http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/house/186/ht01/ht01405.htm - ) seeks to shift the financial burden back to those causing the accident and resulting excessive damages.
If you can come and testify, please contact me at ClaimsCote@aol.com, as I am coordinating with the Clerk of the Judiciary Committee, for a "panel" to testify early in the Hearing Process.
Thanks !
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Upcoming Events: This Weekend and Beyond
Upcoming MMSF and PC supported Events . . .
Sunday, September 13th - Auburn, MA -
2nd Annual "Chic's Ride" -
Click here for a Printable Flyer for Chic's Ride
(supporting the Blackstone Valley Motorcyclists' Survivors Fund)
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Friday night, September 18, POW/MIA Remembrance @ The Moving Wall
Millennium Park, West Roxbury, 39 Massachusetts Soldiers
From Vietnam Veterans - Still MIA - Remember Them and All Our Fallen Soldiers
Stage at VA Hospital, 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury @ 5:00PM
Ride to the Wall Begins @ 5:15PM
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Saturday, September 19, Aces and Eights RC open house,
For more information, see http://www.acesandeightsrc.com/events.html
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Sunday, September 27, 2009 Friends of Tony "Tat2" Plante Memorial Ride - Peabody
Tony died in a January 2008 motorcycle accident.
We buried him in the cold ground in January, - with over 400 people but 6 bikes.
This will be a 'biker' funeral memorial Ride, and celebration of his life.
Click here for printable flyer.
Tickets are available ONLINE NOW and at these supporting locations on the North Shore:
Beverly
Cycles 128! - 107 Brimbal Ave.
Danvers
Rhino Truck Linings of Danvers, 43 Prince Street, (call first, 978-777-0707)
Essex
Aces & Eights RC Club House, 239 Western Avenue (Open Houses 1st & 3rd Saturday nights)
Newburyport
Seacoast Cycles, Route 1 Traffic Circle
Peabody
C & H Leathers, 149 Main Street
Fat Boy Cycles, 11 Caller Street
Law Offices of Joseph S. Provanzano, 16 Bourbon Street
Parente Insurance Agency, 94 Lynn Street
The Shining Star Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio (Tony and Carol's place!) 59 Central Street
Rowley
Eric's Auto Repair, 24 Central Street
Gypsy Cycles, 289 Newburyport Turnpike, (Route 1)
Salem
Dave Frank's Motorcycle Sales, 81 Bridge Street
Witch City Cycles - 11 Goodhue Street
Salisbury
Black Death Cycles - Ocean Front South, (call first, 978-462-8834)
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September 29th - Tuesday, Mass State House - Public Hearing - 1:00 p.m.
House Bill No. 1405 - a bill seeking to increase civil penalties and shift excess financial burdens of victims of 'right of way' accidents back to those 'at-fault,' so victims of these accidents aren't 'victimized' twice.
We need accident victims and families to tell their stories to legislators.
Please write claimscote@aol.com, to plan and schedule your testimony.
Thanks - PC
Sunday, September 13th - Auburn, MA -
2nd Annual "Chic's Ride" -
Click here for a Printable Flyer for Chic's Ride
(supporting the Blackstone Valley Motorcyclists' Survivors Fund)
========================================================
Friday night, September 18, POW/MIA Remembrance @ The Moving Wall
Millennium Park, West Roxbury, 39 Massachusetts Soldiers
From Vietnam Veterans - Still MIA - Remember Them and All Our Fallen Soldiers
Stage at VA Hospital, 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury @ 5:00PM
Ride to the Wall Begins @ 5:15PM
================================================================================================
Saturday, September 19, Aces and Eights RC open house,
For more information, see http://www.acesandeightsrc.com/events.html
=================================================================
Sunday, September 27, 2009 Friends of Tony "Tat2" Plante Memorial Ride - Peabody
Tony died in a January 2008 motorcycle accident.
We buried him in the cold ground in January, - with over 400 people but 6 bikes.
This will be a 'biker' funeral memorial Ride, and celebration of his life.
Click here for printable flyer.
Tickets are available ONLINE NOW and at these supporting locations on the North Shore:
Beverly
Cycles 128! - 107 Brimbal Ave.
Danvers
Rhino Truck Linings of Danvers, 43 Prince Street, (call first, 978-777-0707)
Essex
Aces & Eights RC Club House, 239 Western Avenue (Open Houses 1st & 3rd Saturday nights)
Newburyport
Seacoast Cycles, Route 1 Traffic Circle
Peabody
C & H Leathers, 149 Main Street
Fat Boy Cycles, 11 Caller Street
Law Offices of Joseph S. Provanzano, 16 Bourbon Street
Parente Insurance Agency, 94 Lynn Street
The Shining Star Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio (Tony and Carol's place!) 59 Central Street
Rowley
Eric's Auto Repair, 24 Central Street
Gypsy Cycles, 289 Newburyport Turnpike, (Route 1)
Salem
Dave Frank's Motorcycle Sales, 81 Bridge Street
Witch City Cycles - 11 Goodhue Street
Salisbury
Black Death Cycles - Ocean Front South, (call first, 978-462-8834)
=======================================================
September 29th - Tuesday, Mass State House - Public Hearing - 1:00 p.m.
House Bill No. 1405 - a bill seeking to increase civil penalties and shift excess financial burdens of victims of 'right of way' accidents back to those 'at-fault,' so victims of these accidents aren't 'victimized' twice.
We need accident victims and families to tell their stories to legislators.
Please write claimscote@aol.com, to plan and schedule your testimony.
Thanks - PC
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