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.
Adan Lopez, 26, was riding west on 37th Street North when he struck the curb west of Ridge Road in Wichita, KS, at 9:43 p.m. on July 4, 2011. Police advised that neither alcohol nor speed were suspected as factors in the crash. Two witnesses called 911 to report the motorcycle accident but were unable… read more
Two Lawrence men were injured in separate motorcycle accidents on U.S. Highway 40 West of Lawrence on Monday, July 18, 2011. The first motorcycle accident occurred at 7:10 a.m. about one mile east of the Shawnee. Clinton C Marker Jr., 61, was headed west on his 2010 Honda motorcycle when he struck the trailer of… read more
Ten children who survived brain tumors participated in the eighth annual Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Ride for Kids on Sunday, July 7, 2011. About 200 bikers participated in the ride, which raised more than $50,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The children rode in sidecars during the 42-mile motorcycle ride which started at Johnson… read more
Eighteen leaders of the Wheels of Soul motorcycle gang face racketeering, kidnapping and murder charges in a wide-ranging indictment aimed at a nationwide take down, according to federal authorities. Wheels of Soul members allegedly murdered a rival gang member in St. Louis in August 2009 and are also alleged to have committed murders in Illinois… read more
Long-distance riders are gearing up for the Colorado Motomarathon, a four-day endurance ride scheduled to make the most of Colorado’s high riding season. This year’s ride is set for the weekend of August 26 through August 29 and will start at Mike’s Motorcycle in Boulder. The projected route will loop out of Ouray, through the… read more
James J. Beydler, 58, of Johnstown died when his motorcycle crossed the highway dividing line into oncoming traffic. The fatal accident occurred at about 11:45 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2011. Beydler was traveling westbound on Interstate 80 in Carbon County, Wyoming. He was accompanied by another rider, James Atkins, 65, of Loveland. They were… read more
A motorcycle accident claimed the life of a Clark, NJ man in the early hours of Sunday, July 10, 2011. Joseph Urban, 26, was driving his motorcycle down St. Georges Avenue in Avenel, NJ at about 3:00 a.m. along with friends, who were traveling by car. Around Avenel Street, Urban passed his companions who temporarily… read more
Victor Villarreal, 41, heavy metal musician and leader of the Sentinels Motorcycle Club was killed on Saturday, July 2, 2011 when his motorcycle was struck by a horse trailer being hauled by a pickup truck. The accident occurred just after 10 p.m. near the intersection of Potranco Road and Sundance Crest in San Antonio, TX.… read more
The incident occurred at about 4:15 p.m. on the Fourth of July when a police officer tried to stop John Scillieri, 45, for a traffic violation near Higley Road and Main Street in Mesa. Scillieri led officers on a chase at speeds up to 130 mph and traveled more than 40 miles before crashing. At… read more
In an ironic twist, a man protesting New York State’s mandatory helmet law on Sunday, July 3, 2011 died when he fell from his motorcycle. Philip A. Contos, 55, was participating in the ride with 550 other riders when he hit his brakes and his motorcycle fishtailed. Contos went over the handlebars of his 1983… read more
