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.
You may have many reasons for riding your motorcycle, but is one of them to lose weight? According to leatherup.com, motorcycle riding could be a way to drop some pounds. Riding a motorcycle certainly takes more physical effort than driving a car. You have to use upper and lower body strength to handle your bike… read more
Hearing protection is not something that is often talked about when discussing motorcycle safety. When you consider that a motorcycle traveling at 35 mph makes the same amount of noise as a gas-powered lawn mower, it may make you realize why hearing protection while riding is so important. We all know motorcycles can be noisy,… read more
If you take a motorcycle safety course, you will likely be instructed to practice the motorcycle SPIDE strategy. Designed to protect riders while out on the road, SPIDE can prove invaluable in dangerous motorcycling situations. It consists of the following five steps: Scan – Continuously scan ahead for potential hazards. Oil, water, sand or other… read more
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
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
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
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
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
A Denver police detective is appealing a 92-day suspension for drunk and careless driving after he ran his motorcycle into a telephone poll while off-duty. On February 11, 2010, 52-year-old Michael Lemmons lost control of his bike and slid into a pole. The accident, which occurred around 1:20 a.m., left Lemmons with a head injury… read more
An Iowa motorcyclist has been found guilty of traveling at excessive speed and eluding a police officer after a chase where he reached 188 mph. In 2009, Iowa State Patrol clocked James Foldenauer and a female motorcyclist going 89 mph in a construction zone on Interstate 29. The female rider pulled over when officials asked… read more
