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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Determining liability in a motorcycle accident can be difficult, especially when the accident involves many different parties. An accident that took place in Commerce City is the perfect example. A semi-truck, a Dodge Ram and a motorcycle were heading north on U.S. Highway 85 towards a bridge. Before the semi-truck passed under it, a large… read more
Colorado Springs Police Department officials have confirmed that Kevin Michael Marinec, 25, died in a motorcycle accident in mid-September. The accident occurred at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Cheyenne Road. Marinec was heading west on Lake Avenue when a white Chevrolet making a left turn crossed his path. The driver had a green light… read more
Rulon Gardner is an American wrestler who won the gold in 2000 and the bronze in 2004 in Greco-Roman wrestling. His road to the Olympics included a few detours, notably a small plane crash and a motorcycle accident during his spring training for the 2004 games. The accident took place in Colorado Springs. Gardner was… read more
A bus carrying football players from Evanston High School crashed into a dirt bike two miles south of Afton on US 89. The rider, Troy L. Turner, died from his injuries. The 36-year-old was riding without lights, and the bus driver did not see him. Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) officers were looking for the rider… read more
With the election season in full swing, the American Motorcyclist Association is encouraging bikers to educate themselves on the candidates and where they stand on issues that affect motorcyclists by launching the “Vote Like a Motorcyclist” campaign. The association also published a guide that ranks politicians based on their stances on various motorcycle-related issues. Wayne… read more
On the side of Redds Branch Road in Aiken, SC, you will find a roadside memorial with a brick lining, white and pink flowers, a white cross that says “Christie” and a small light to illuminate it at night. The memorial marks the spot where Michael and Christie Valenzuela had a fatal motorcycle accident that… read more
When Maggie McNally told a friend back in 1981 that she wanted to get a motorcycle, he told her that girls did not ride motorcycles. “I thought, ‘He shouldn’t be telling a temperamental redhead what she can and cannot do,’” McNally told the Star Gazette. “I had my permit within a week.” Now, McNally is… read more
James Michael Cody, 52, was motorcycling with two other bikers through Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming between Madison Junction and the Gibbon Falls overlook. According to the Yellowstone public affairs office, a sports utility vehicle drifted across the center lane towards the bikers. Cody, leading the group, had no time to react. He hit the… read more
Timing is critical in a motorcycle accident. Victims must receive emergency treatment within minutes, and authorities need to know about the accident as soon as possible to divert traffic and prevent further accidents. With a few taps, bikers can be prepared to report an accident with the Law Tigers app, now available in the iTunes… read more
Last year, motorcycle accidents caused more than a third of El Paso County’s traffic deaths. So far in 2012, six of Colorado’s 49 motorcycle deaths happened in El Paso County, which includes Colorado Springs. In order to prevent motorcycle accidents over the past Labor Day weekend, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) launched two motorcycle… read more
