TeleLaw is WHATYOU CAN EXPECT FR Even as more and more people get vaccinated, and it becomes safer to interact with one another, we know that some of you may still want to play it safe. That’s why TeleLawwill remain an option for engaging with me and my legal team, much as it has for this past year. From the start to the end of your case, you won’t ever have to meet us in person if you don’t want to. A little over a year ago, I wrote a blog explaining the TeleLaw process, which is still available to read at SpadaLawGroup.com. Howwe help our clients virtually hasn’t changed much since then, so you can consider the following info a refresher on how it all works. The first part of any case is the client intake process. Normally, after determining that we can help someone’s case, we schedule an in-person meeting with the future client to sign the documents that
Is Your Bike Ready for the Summer? Bicycle Maintenance Tips That Will Keep You Safe
manufacturer's recommended levels before your first ride. Check brakes and brake pads. Make sure that the handle levers engage the brakes and the cables aren’t frayed. As you would with a car, replace the brake pads if they’re worn down. Check gear shifters and derailleurs. Make sure the derailleurs keep the gears centered as you shift between them. You can do this by flipping the bike upside down and running the pedals. Check chain. Your chain shouldn’t move more than 1/2–1/4 of an inch side to side. If your bike chain is too loose, it could come offwhile you’re riding, and if it’s too tight, it could put undue pressure on different components of your bike. Lubricate moving parts. Apply dry lubricant to your gears, chain, and other moving parts to keep them running smoothly. Don’t use WD-40 or standard 3-in-1 oil though, as these lubricants
Even though it’s technically been spring for months, the chilly New England weather might have kept many of you off your bikes until just now. Wherever your bike has rested all winter, whether your garage, basement, or elsewhere, chances are it will need some TLC before you can safely take it out on the road. If you want to avoid biking accidents caused by your own negligence, follow If, like me, you put your bike away dirty at the end of the season, thinking you might ride it one last time, give your bike a good rinse with a garden hose before your first ride this year. Adjust the seat and check safety lights and reflectors. Raise up your seat and tighten it. It will have lowered itself and loosened up over the winter, which can pose a safety hazard on your ride and is pretty annoying to boot. Make sure that your safety lights and reflectors are still attached and still work. Air up your tires. Air seeps out of your tires at a rate of around 1–2 PSI every day your bike sits unused during the winter. Always fill the tires to the the following bicycle maintenance steps. Clean your bike.
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"Thank you so much to attorney Len Spada for the consultation and taking the time to chat with me. He was very attentive and took the time to listen to my concerns. My family is faced with a unique dilemma and he provided some honest and sound advice. I didn’t feel rushed, like my issue was insignificant and not worthy of his time. He even went so far as to reach out to a resource here in Georgia that could provide further assistance. The people in Boston sure are lucky to have attorney Spada! " —M. Walker
attract unwanted dirt. The more you care for your bike, the less likely
accidents will be. If you need representation after getting injured in a biking accident, call or text Spada Law Group at 617.889.5000 today.
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