Author Archives: Metier Law Firm

Take Up a Lane On Your Bicycle

When riding your bicycle on busy streets, it may seem natural to hug the right side of the lane as you ride. There are times, though, when moving over to the left and taking up a full traffic lane with your bicycle can be safer than riding to the right. Riding to the left of… read more

Riding in the Rain Made Easier

In many areas of the country, springtime often means rain. Riding your motorcycle in the rain can be a tense experience, but it does not have to be. Taking the following precautions will make riding in the rain easier and safer: Buy good rain gear. Getting soaked makes you uncomfortable, and being uncomfortable makes it… read more

Defensive Riding Could Save Your Life

Learning to drive defensively is important, whether you are driving a car or riding a motorcycle. Riding defensively helps ensure that you are aware and ready in the event of something unexpected or dangerous. Use the following tips to ensure every ride goes as safely as possible: Avoid riding distracted. You may think this should… read more

Spring Riding Checklist

If you live in an area of the country with cold winters, your motorcycle likely goes into storage for a portion of the year. Depending on where you live, spring will be arriving soon and the days may occasionally warm up enough to ride. Before you hit the road, though, it is important to perform… read more

Types of Amusement Park Injuries

It may be cold in some parts of the country, but the nation’s most popular amusement park destinations will be warming up soon. If you have ever been flying high on a roller coaster and had the thought, “What if this derails?” Well, you are not alone. While amusement park accidents are rare, they do… read more

Motorcycle Passenger Safety Tips

Riding as a passenger on a motorcycle can be thrilling. However, it is not difficult for a passenger to make the ride unsafe, depending on his or her actions. Keep the following safety tips in mind when you are offered a ride. Wear proper clothing. Leather offers the best protection, but if you do not… read more

The Dangers of Grilling

Spring is just around the corner, and when the weather warms, people break out the grill. While there is no denying how delicious food can be when it is grilled, we must also consider how dangerous grilling can be when it is not done properly. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), between 2005… read more

Riding in Extreme Heat

Summer may seem far off, but it will be here sooner than you expect. Most motorcyclists know how to deal with temperature changes; it goes with the territory. What some might not realize, though, is that the cooling strategies used when the temperature is in the 80s or 90s may be the exact opposite of… read more