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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Police are searching for a group of Utah citizens due to their involvement in a Utah motorcycle crash. However, these people are not guilty of any crime. Instead, police want to offer gratitude to these people for saving the biker’s life. Construction workers, a businessman and two casually dressed civilians came together to lift a… read more
A seven-year-old motorcycle passenger survived a crash in Gurnee, Illinois on September 10. The driver of a 2006 Kia hit the motorcycle operated by the boy’s mother as she turned left, and police cited the driver for failure to yield to the motorcycle. According to the Daily Herald, the motorcycle ejected the boy and his… read more
Not many people who collide with a train live to tell about it, but two motorcyclists in Salt Lake City, Utah sustained only serious injuries because of their run-in with an eastbound TRAX train. TRAX is Utah’s light rail system that carries passengers through Salt Lake City. As the cars waited for a left-turn light… read more
Pilots use flight simulators before they step into an actual plane, so that they can have the experience of flying in a safe environment. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation attempts to use this philosophy with motorcycle riders. THE REF, Transportable High-End Rider Education Facility, provides motorcycle safety lessons for any interested Wisconsin motorcyclist, new or… read more
Sadly, so many motorcycle accidents occur because of riding at dangerous speeds or taking curves too quickly. Once again, this is the case for New Jersey motorcyclist Rodney Wilson, who crashed into a highway divider after being thrown over 100 feet from his motorcycle, reported by The Jersey Journal. The Jersey City Medical Center later… read more
Do you carry your pet with you when you go for a ride? If you do, be aware that you could be in for a ticket. Perhaps you should just look for a sidecar. New Jersey resident Gyula Szatmari received citations for careless driving, the improper transportation of an animal and animal cruelty after Sgt.… read more
A routine traffic stop in Wichita, Kansas ended in a fatal accident for a motorcycle passenger. According to KSN.com, Sedgwick County police attempted to pull over a motorcycle with two passengers due to suspicious behavior on September 1. As they approached the bike, the operator sped off with his passenger through a residential area. Police… read more
Peter “Rocky” Rognlie, a Utah attorney, died in a motorcycle crash on August 30 when he collided with a car. The car made an abrupt left turn in front of 54-year-old Rognlie in downtown Salt Lake City, and investigators closed the intersection at the site of the accident for several hours. According to DeseretNews.com, Rognlie… read more
Portland recently lost an important figure in their local business arena. John Zupan, the founder of three grocery stores called Zupan’s Market, died due to a motorcycle crash that occurred on the evening of August 29. According to The Columbian, 66-year-old Zupan rode his motorcycle on Northeast Marine Drive when a Honda Civic crossed the… read more
Many Facebook members post everything online to their fellow Facebook friends: where they are going, what they are doing and even what they are eating. Justin West, a 19-year-old motorcyclist from Yakima County, Washington, learned a reason why he should keep a few thoughts to himself. Police located West after he eluded a police car… read more
