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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Lieutenant General Michelle D. Johnson of the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAF) in Colorado recently released a list of recommendations for servicemen and women who ride motorcycles to promote safe riding behaviors. Motorcycling is very common in the military community, especially when young soldiers return from a tour with money saved up. Furthermore, it is… read more
Municipal employees, such as policemen and firemen, are not exempt from negligent behavior. However, when a municipal employee’s carelessness results in a serious accident, it is no simple matter to hold the government employer accountable. If you have been injured by a government employee, it is best to have an experienced attorney to guide you… read more
A recent exchange of correspondence between a safety-concerned citizen and a Suffolk County legislator highlights the hypocrisy and stubbornness of the anti-motorcycling community. The concerned citizen wrote to the legislator after his mother was injured on the road by a negligent motorist. He simply asked the legislator to consider the addition of safety signs around… read more
In recent years, military officials noticed an increase in motorcycle purchases among servicemen and women. “A lot of these soldiers, they go for pretty long deployments, save up some money and, especially the younger ones, they like to buy some toys with that money. A lot end up buying a motorcycle,” said the safety manager… read more
Very often, motorcyclists swerve off the road while negotiating turns with a variable radius. Essentially, there are different turning maneuvers required for different shapes of road. The radius on a simple, right angle turn is constant, so the motorcyclist can approach the curve from the left area of their lane, slope to the right while… read more
Safety conscious motorcyclists know that it is always a good idea to regularly check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) listings for product recalls. Whenever a defect is noticed in a certain model of motorcycle, the NHTSA informs the motorcycle manufacturer who must then reach out to owners of the defective model and provide… read more
When choosing a route for a long distance motorcycle tour, its best to consider more than just national landmarks. Especially when travelling through foreign countries, it is necessary to be aware of the political climate of the areas you plan on riding through before adding them to your route. At the moment, many parts of… read more
Young people wanting to begin motorcycling should choose a safe and comfortable motorcycle upon which they can master the basics of motorcycle safety. A simple café racer with a less than 300 c.c. engine is a good place to start because it provides the thrill of the open road without too powerful of an engine.… read more
The long distance motorcyclist faces most of the same hazards as regular motorcyclists, such as negligent motorists and adverse road conditions; however, there are additional dangers that come with long distance motorcycle tours. One main danger of long distance motorcycling is fatigue. It is advised that touring motorcyclists rest before they are tired and eat… read more
Most motorcycle accidents are caused by forces outside of the rider’s control, such as negligent motorists, hazardous road conditions and inclement weather conditions. As such, motorcyclists can never assume that other vehicles sharing the road are aware of their presence. Quite often, motorists make left-hand turns or change lanes to pass without seeing the motorcyclist… read more
