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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A careless decision to pass in rainy weather led to the death of a former Ute Mountain Ute tribal chairman last weekend outside of Cortez, CO. 65-year-old Ernest House was driving home from a motorcycle convention in Arizona on his 2009 Harley Davidson when he was hit head-on by a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta. Natoniba Dance,… read more
In a grisly example of the perils of reckless driving while on a motorcycle, a Missouri man died after he crashed into the rear of a tractor-trailer, trapping himself between the dual rear wheels. 56-year-old Victor Leutwyler of Jefferson City was riding his Harley Davidson through Fairplay, CO, when the motorcycle accident occurred. Investigators say… read more
A 56-year-old motorcyclist died Saturday, crashing his bike miles from where he earlier collided with a flatbed trailer. The Wyoming man hauling the flatbed trailer told Montana Trooper Eli Wolfe that after the motorcyclist collided with the left side of his trailer, he pulled over, along with a semi-trailer driver who witnessed the collision. The… read more
It always seems that bad things happen in pairs. For example, the Nevada Highway Patrol is currently investigating two separate motorcycle accidents that occurred within a short time of each other. According to 8NewsNow.com, one accident resulted in a fatality, and the other accident left a rider hospitalized in critical condition. The first accident occurred… read more
A labor room delivery nurse remains in a coma after she and her husband crashed into a semi-trailer on their motorcycle. In Bellevue, Nebraska, Nicole Locke and Tony Locke were traveling home from church when they collided into a semi. 35-year-old Nicole remains in the hospital, but the hospital recently released her husband. There is… read more
Fort Hood, an Army base located in central Texas, reports that this year’s motorcycle fatalities have dramatically increased from last year. In 2010, three service members died in motorcycle accidents, whereas seven members have died so far in 2011. The commanders of Fort Hood decided to update their motorcycle safety policy in order to remedy… read more
In a car or truck, rear-ending accidents usually cause bumper damage on the car and whiplash for the driver. On a motorcycle, damages sustained in this type of motorcycle accident are much worse, since riders do not have protection from the other car or from the road. On a Florida Turnpike in Broward County, the… read more
One of the best ways for car drivers to prevent motorcycle accidents is to look carefully, especially at intersections, for motorcycles. Allstate Insurance hopes to make drivers think about this motorcycle safety tip in 25 different cities around North Carolina for a week in September. According to WCNC.com, one of the most dangerous intersections in… read more
A three-vehicle collision in Illinois resulted in a motorcyclist’s death on September 12. According to the Chicago Tribune, the motorcycle accident involved two pickup trucks and the motorcycle. A red Dodge Ram truck entered an intersection to make a left turn, and a Honda motorcycle, operated by John Flynn, entered the intersection. The vehicles struck… read more
A motorcyclist from Cedar Falls, Iowa sustained serious injuries during a morning ride in September. According to WCFCourier.com, Paul Watters pulled out of a private driveway of the Target Distribution Center, turning north onto Hudson Road. The motorcyclist, 35-year-old Ryan Zaugg, hit the driver’s side of the vehicle. Watters did not sustain injuries, but rescue… read more
