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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If you plan on taking a road trip on your motorcycle, there are a few things that are worth your time to check before you go. Making certain your bike is in good shape should be your first priority. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation created a checklist you can use called the T-CLOCS Inspection Checklist. Each… read more
Two Omaha, Nebraska motorcyclists are lucky to be alive after hitting a deer on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Both survived their motorcycle accidents, but one wound up in the hospital. Stanley Hall was riding down Interstate 680 near 60th Street with a group of motorcyclists, including his cousin, when a deer leaped into the heavy… read more
Taking a trip on a motorcycle can be incredibly liberating. With thoughts of the open road in front of you, it is important to pause for a moment and make certain you pack what you need for your trip. A packing list will naturally vary according to where you are going, how long you will… read more
The trial continues over a fatal motorcycle accident in Erie, Pennsylvania, involving a drunken driver and the death of a young woman. On August 30, 2010, Jamie Wilt was riding his motorcycle with his girlfriend, Magen Porter, 24. Heading into an intersection, they collided with an SUV driven by Eugene Metzger, who police later determined… read more
We talked last week about a Colorado Springs motorcycle driver who hit a deer in the middle of I-25. Because of an 11 News story about his accident, the crash victim was able to meet the Good Samaritans that might have saved his life. Joe Carlson did not even know what had happened. One moment… read more
Denise Dougherty was surprised to see a police officer at her door on September 24, and was shocked to hear her husband, motorcycle officer Joe Dougherty, had been hit by an alleged drunk driver while on duty. “The hardest part was driving by (the scene) on the way to the hospital…seeing his boots and his… read more
The annual Toys for Tots run in Wichita, Kansas, started in 1980 with 30 riders. This year, the Toy Run had nearly 3,000 motorcyclists participate, and the sheer volume led to several accidents. Police say they believe that alcohol and inexperience were the contributing factors in the multiple injuries that occurred during the toy run.… read more
An adventurous British motorcyclist who filmed himself riding through traffic at up to 153 mph and posted it on YouTube almost went to jail for his efforts. With a digital camera mounted to his helmet, Robert Owens, 48, performed wheelies, drove on pavement and weaved in and out of traffic at speeds up to three… read more
Occasionally, the actions of strangers help remind us that people are still capable of kindness in difficult situations. A Colorado Springs man discovered this fact last week when good Samaritans helped him after he had a motorcycle accident. Joe Carlson, an army veteran who served in Vietnam, was riding his motorcycle at around 75 mph… read more
London’s Metropolitan Police are testing out a new kind of motorcycle in urban patrol settings. The bike, made by Zero Motorcycles, is known as the Zero DS, and it runs off electricity. The department’s BikeSafe and ScooterSafe programs will be using the electric motorcycle as they travel around the country giving briefings to raise awareness… read more
