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 man attempting to outrun police on a stolen motorcycle was lucky to escape without injury when he crashed the stolen bike into a car. A Colorado Springs police sergeant saw the man riding a bike without plates in the 2800 block of Circle Drive and attempted to pull him over. The motorcyclist pulled into… read more
Recently, hundreds of bikers gathered to honor a fallen officer and fellow motorcyclist. Sgt. David Baldwin, a 27-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department and leader of the traffic enforcement motorcycle unit, was killed in a head-on collision in January while riding on Highway 93. The MC-1 Honor Run, named after the Baldwin’s radio call sign,… read more
It is well known that alcohol impairs a driver’s ability to accurately gauge distances, approximate the speed of other vehicles and control a vehicle. Alcohol’s impairment of driving ability is further augmented when the driver is young and lacks experience behind the wheel. Quite recently, a 16-year-old driver lost control of her vehicle and crashed… read more
As Colorado hunters go about their business retrieving and hauling game into vehicles, motorcyclists are facing an unexpected new roadside hazard. Due to the size of big game, such as elk, hunters are using trucks to carry the carcasses out of the forest. This poses a serious risk to motorcyclists who can trip over the… read more
Hit-and-run accidents are especially dangerous for the victims because of delays in reporting the accident and subsequent response by emergency crews. In a regular car accident, the party at fault is often the first person to call the police. On the other hand, after a hit-and-run, the victim may be left injured for a long… read more
Passing can be a dangerous endeavor in a motorcycle, because motorists sharing the road may not be aware of your presence. As such, it is important for motorcyclists to make themselves as noticeable as possible, through reflective clothing, lights or even sound. A motorcyclist should ride in the left side of his or her lane… read more
There is nothing inherently dangerous about super sport bikes. In fact, rider experience has much more to do with motorcycle safety than type of bike. However, super sport bikes are so often implicated in motorcycle accidents due to the age of most super sport bike riders. There is a growing trend of younger and younger… read more
The Joplin Police Department recently appeared on Channel 12 News to discuss the importance of motorcycle safety. According to Channel 12, police were responding to the 2 percent increase in motorcycle fatalities nationwide. Importantly, Joplin police highlight the fact that road safety is not the sole responsibility of the motorcyclist; motorists need to be aware… read more
Some motorcycle accidents are simpler than others, in that their causes (inclement weather, negligent motorists or defective parts) are sometimes more obvious to investigators. However, motorcycle accidents can also be the result of less measurable factors, such as experience and attentiveness. Experienced motorcyclists must be able to effectively read the road and remain vigilant of… read more
Police departments use the full breadth of their resources to identify a perpetrator in a hit-and-run accident. It is important to note that simply leaving the scene of an accident can qualify as a hit and run. Hopefully, there is at least one eyewitness present at the scene of the accident to provide details about… read more
