Bike Accidents

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.

Designate a Driver Super Bowl Weekend

Police in El Cerrito, California are urging football fans to designate a driver during Super Bowl weekend. The Bay Area city is likely to be filled with football fans cheering their team on, contributing to increased incidents of drunken driving. “While I encourage everyone to have fun…I implore you to do so in a safe… read more

Suits Settled Against Drunk Driver

A combined lawsuit against Andrew Schlichtemeier, the drunk driver who killed four Omaha-area motorcyclists in August 2010, has essentially been settled. Schlichtemeier offered the families of the motorcyclists the proceeds from the car insurance policies he carried at the time of the crash, and they accepted. On August 9, 2010, the four riders were returning… read more

Sheriff’s Deputy Guilty Of Riding Drunk

An off-duty Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy was convicted and sentenced last week in a drunken driving motorcycle accident that injured his wife. Richard J. Patterson, 38, of West Covina, was riding while intoxicated last year on July 5 while northbound on Interstate 405 near Brookhurst Street in Fountain Valley. He had his wife… read more

American Motorcyclists Association On Proposed Cell Phone Ban

The American Motorcyclists Association (AMA) recently released a response to the call of the National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB) for a nationwide ban on cell phone use while driving. The proposed ban, which would include hands-free devices, has drawn both positive and negative attention from groups across the nation. AMA spokesperson Peter Terhorst issued this… read more

Tort Reform For Motorcyclists

As a motorcyclist, you may not know what tort reform is or how it applies to you. But if you are ever involved in an accident with a commercial vehicle or a company that was engaging in unsafe practices, or if your bike or equipment ever harms you because of shoddy manufacturing, tort reform could… read more

Police Training Accident Shows Dangers In Spite Of Training

Riding motorcycles safely is not easy, even for those who are learning under expert guidance. One Colorado Springs police officer and two El Paso County sheriff’s deputies had a serious crash last week in a training course for police escorts, causing all three to be transported to the hospital. According to Police Lt. Brian Ritz,… read more

Nebraska Road Fatalities Way Down

Nebraska’s efforts to increase road safety and improve driving habits seem to be paying off, with 2011 having the lowest number of road fatalities since 1944. Authorities are citing increased awareness about drunken driving, improved use of seat belts and safer vehicles as the causes of the near-record year. There were 179 road fatalities in… read more