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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An Austin man and his teenage son died in a motorcycle accident in Austin, Texas on New Year’s Day. According to police, Rodney A. Carr, 31, and Rodney A. Carr, Jr., 13, were riding on Berger Street near Sara Drive around 5:15 p.m. The father crashed into a parked car after he lost control of… read more
Kevin Woods is a state trooper in North Carolina. He is also a veteran motorcycle rider with over 30 years of riding experience. He patrols in a car, but still loves to take the occasional ride. “It’s a passion of mine,” Woods said. “Just get out and hit the open road – it’s so relaxing.”… read more
Logan Henderson, star of the Nickelodeon show Big Time Rush (and performer in the band of the same name), narrowly avoided serious injury in a motorcycle accident. According to TMZ, Henderson was riding near the intersection of Hollywood and Vine in Los Angeles. He swerved to avoid a car that turned into his path without… read more
Britteney Baker pleaded no contest to hitting and killing a man on a motorcycle in June of 2012. Police reports say that she crossed the center line and hit Donald McCarville’s motorcycle, killing the 80-year-old rider. When officers arrived, Baker said that the driver had fled on foot. She later admitted that she had been… read more
Back in June, a Wisconsin driver crashed into 10 motorcycle riders in Michigan. Two of them died, one lost a leg and several others sustained serious injuries. Police determined that 25-year-old driver Clinton Lovelace was on drugs when he crashed into the cluster of bikers. Now, Lovelace is facing civil lawsuits from survivors to compensate… read more
Earlier this month, we blogged about a former New Jersey police officer who, after a few drinks, crashed into a group of motorcyclists and killed two of them. The bikers were members of club for recovering addicts and alcoholics. The jury reached a verdict on December 11. John P Heaney III was found guilty of… read more
With 2013 still weeks away, safety officials in Tennessee said that fatal motorcycle accidents for 2012 have already surpassed 2011’s numbers. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security said that 133 residents have died in motorcycle accidents as of December 13. In 2011, 114 people died in motorcycle crashes. Kara Macek, communications manager for… read more
Most motorcycle riders in Colorado store their bikes for the winter. The frigid temperatures and slick roads are not the best conditions for riding. Still, some diehards keep their bikes active 12 months a year. Here are some tips to keep you and your bike safe this winter. Assess the conditions. Dry roads on a… read more
In 2008, more Marines died in motorcycle accidents than the Iraq war. This startling statistic shows how motorcycle accidents disproportionately affect the motorcycle community. After seeing the 2008 figures for military deaths in bike crashes, the Department of Defense responded by forcing service men and women who bought motorcycles to take rider safety classes. “Understanding… read more
On December 11, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed Amendment 64 into law, legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Colorado. Adults 21 and older can possess six plants or one ounce of the drug. Residents cannot use it in public or sell it, and they cannot operate motor vehicles – including motorcycles – while under the influence… read more
