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.
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, know that experienced, competent legal representation is available. The motorcycle attorneys at Metier Law Firm offer free, no-risk consultations so that you can make an informed decision about your future.
We get many questions about Colorado’s motorcycle laws, such as: Do I need to wear a helmet? Do I need to pass a motorcycle safety course to ride? Can motorcycles share a lane? In response, here are the Colorado motorcycle laws you need to know: Helmets are not required (unless the rider or passenger is… read more
A man died in a motorcycle accident in Colorado Springs on Sunday, May 20. The accident occurred at a five-point intersection that joins Cheyenne Boulevard, Cascade Avenue, Tejon Street and Ramona Avenue. The accident occurred early Sunday near 1:00 a.m. The rider, whose name has not been released, crashed into a retaining wall in a… read more
As Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month draws to a close, we would like to point out one very important part of motorcycle safety: drinking and riding. Mixing the two is a bad idea for many reasons. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) studied the effects of alcohol on motorcycle riders. Here are some key findings:… read more
If you ride a motorcycle, there is no reason why you should be riding without the free Biker Benefit Card from Law Tigers. Benefits With the Law Tigers Biker Benefit Card, you enjoy tons of benefits, including: Free legal advice. Law Tigers are lawyers who ride. Whenever you have a question about a legal matter,… read more
A Denver police officer survived an on-duty motorcycle accident with minor injuries. He was released from the hospital hours after the accident took place. The officer was pulling someone over on eastbound I-70 at Peoria in Aurora. A pickup truck collided with the officer’s motorcycle. The officer was rushed to Denver Health Medical Center, treated… read more
A New Jersey motorcycle accident lawsuit could expand liability in distracted driving cases. In 2009, a pick-up truck crashed into a motorcycle, severely injuring the two riders (both lost part of a leg). The truck driver was replying to a text message, and prosecutors will decide this month whether the woman who sent the text… read more
We get this question a lot: are two motorcycles allowed to share a lane? Like many motorcycle laws, this one varies by state. In most states, it is legal for two motorcycles to share a lane. Colorado motorcycle laws, along with Wyoming and Nevada motorcycle laws, state that two motorcycles can share a lane, though… read more
Motorcycle accidents are some of the more common accidents on the road today, but rarely are they caught on tape. Police video shows Greg Edwards of Aurora flying from his motorcycle after a car ran a red light and broadsided him. Edwards has one piece of advice for motorists: “Try to be more aware of… read more
The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) has adopted an official protocol for determining the top speed of electric motorcycles. MIC president Tim Buche said that this would help an expanding consumer base choose the best motorcycle. “The more that electric motorcycle makers adopt this protocol, the more it can help buyers who are taking a good… read more
Colorado offers some of the best motorcycle riding in the country. Here is everything you need to know about getting a Colorado motorcycle license. First, understand that you do not need a separate license to operate a motorcycle in Colorado, just a designation. Once you have an “M” endorsement on your license, you can ride… read more
