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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Remarkable both for its longevity and for its intensity, the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will be celebrating its 90th run in Colorado Springs this summer. The Hill Climb is the second oldest motorcycle race in America. Also known as the “Race to the Clouds,” the race was first competed in 1916. This year… read more
While it is important to be visible while riding, it is equally important as a motorcyclist to be aware of everything around you. You must be consistently alert in order to protect yourself from unexpected obstacles and unaware motorists. The physical risks of a motorcycle accident are so high that inattentiveness on the road is… read more
When an automobile driver hits a motorcyclist, the most common explanation the driver gives is, “I didn’t see him.” Even when drivers are paying attention, they are commonly looking for cars, not motorcycles. If you want to increase your odds of avoiding a motorcycle accident, one of the best things you can do is increase… read more
Although most people think of motorcycling as a solo activity, there are times where you might want to ride in a group. Group riding can be enjoyable, but there are certain steps you should take to make sure the experience is safe. It might seem obvious, but showing up to your group ride on time… read more
What was supposed to be a surprise visit for a returning veteran in southeast Texas last week turned into a four-vehicle accident leaving two motorcyclists critically injured. The two motorcyclists were part of an East Texas Christian motorcycle club that was traveling to present U.S. Army Master Sergeant Andrew Primeaux with a flag. Primeaux had… read more
When you are in a motorcycle accident, your chance of sustaining serious injuries is significantly higher than that of motorists encased by their vehicles. If the pain and trauma you experienced is due to the negligence of another, you deserve compensation. Getting help from experienced motorcycle accident attorneys is the best way to ensure adequate… read more
No one could have predicted that Luke Dithrich would be back at work for the U.S. Border Patrol after his 2008 motorcycle accident. At the time of the accident, in fact, his friends and family were not sure he would even survive. Thanks to his medical care, family and a surprising amount of effort on… read more
Several months back we wrote about a young Nebraskan couple killed by a drunk driver. A jury recently sentenced the man who hit the couple to serve much of the rest of his life, if not all of it, in prison. Robert Mahler, 55, had a blood alcohol content over two times the legal limit… read more
When you are in a motorcycle accident as the result of someone else’s carelessness, hiring an experienced motorcycle accident attorney will give you the best chance of seeing that justice is served. Such attorneys will have investigators who can look at your accident and reconstruct exactly what happened, helping to prove that your injury was… read more
A motorcycle rider has been sentenced to one to three years in prison after a motorcycle accident that led to the death of his girlfriend while both were under the influence of alcohol. Douglas Bruce, 44, told the court that he and his girlfriend, Pauline VanThiel, 51, were just going for a little ride before… read more
