Welcome to the bike accident section of the Metier Law Firm blog. As experienced motorcycle accident attorneys, we believe that it’s our duty to help riders across the nation stay safe on the road. On this page, you can find posts about notable motorcycle accidents, new laws, safe riding tips, and more. We update our blog often, so check back frequently and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for even more useful information.
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A motorcyclist traveling down Interstate 20 on April 27 in Dallas, near the Duncanville-Dallas line, was struck by another vehicle when she had to stop abruptly. The impact threw her from her bike, killing her in the process. Police found the woman lying in the road, surrounded by several vehicles. The woman appeared to be traveling… read more
Thanks to an extraordinary act of courage from a ski patrol volunteer in Colorado Springs, Colorado, an El Paso County sheriff’s deputy is alive. On March 3, Andrew Fodera was riding his motorcycle on Interstate 25 when he hit a patch of gravel that veered him off the road. When he tried to get back… read more
A motorcycle accident claimed the life of a Carrsville, Virginia deputy on April 7. Officers from the Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State troopers rushed to the scene of the crash, after a call was issued to 911 around 4:13 p.m. Officer Storm, of Windsor, died in the crash. The tragic scene took place… read more
A woman in Nashville, Tennessee died on April 21 after battling injuries she sustained following a motorcycle accident that occurred on April 8. 55-year-old Jennifer Mosey was on Dickerson Pike when a Cadillac Escalade pulled out in front of her, causing her to lose control of her motorcycle and crash. After police and medical personnel… read more
Riding your motorcycle by yourself is a freeing experience; nothing but you, the wind on your face and the open road. It is just as enjoyable when you are able to share that experience with a friend. Riding with a friend by your side is more of a bonding experience than it is just a… read more
With the approaching spring and sunny weather, Colorado is soon to become an ideal place for those scenic motorcycle cruises bikers live to ride. It is because of this season that motorcyclists should take every care and precaution when going out for a ride. To help riders prepare for a safe and enjoyable trip the… read more
A 79-year-old South Carolina man died on April 5 due to traumatic brain injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident on March 17. The man was in a stable condition but was overtaken by hemorrhaging in his brain that the doctors could not control. The hemorrhaging was ultimately caused by the injuries the man sustained… read more
A woman who admitted to drinking alcohol and doing drugs shortly before causing a fatal motorcycle accident last year has been ordered to serve two consecutive, eight-year prison sentences for the victims who were killed. The Durango Herald reported that Stacie Pierce-Green told police at the scene of the crash that she had just consumed… read more
One motorcyclist is dead as a result of a motorcycle accident caused by a tractor trailer hauling an oversized load that overtook another semi on April 6. The Salt Lake Tribune reported that just before 3:00 p.m., Kimber Hansen told the Wyoming Highway Patrol that another truck driver began passing him on Interstate 80 when… read more
“Intersection: Sharing the Road” is a recently published iBook created by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation hoping to call awareness to the prevalence of accidents that involve motorcyclists. With 32 pages of information and interactive photos, videos and diagrams, users are able to reenact and become aware of common situations that cause motorcycle accidents. Motor Sports… read more
