Thank you for taking the time to read the bike injury section of the Metier Law Firm blog. As a firm filled with motorcycle attorneys who love riding just as much as you, we believe that we have a duty to help injured riders find comfort, safety, and strength following an accident. We’ve written a wealth of information about recalls, safety gear, what to do after an accident, and other important information we believe that every rider should know.
If you’ve sustained a serious injury in a motorcycle accident, we urge you to contact one of our offices. Our nationwide motorcycle accident attorneys offer free, no-risk consultations and will help you understand your case so that you can make an informed decision.
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
Not all motorcycles are created equally. There is a world of difference between a comfortable long distance cruiser and a high speed super sport bike. As such, it is important that motorcycle safety courses accommodate the different riding styles associated with different classes of motorcycle. Officials at the Fort Belvoir Safety Office in Virginia have… 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
The U.S. Military has grown increasingly concerned about motorcycle safety, because motorcycles are very popular among soldiers, sailors and pilots returning from tours of duty. As such, motorcycle safety has been a top priority at military bases across America. According to the Navy Pacific Fleet safety officer, “the best preventative measure that a rider can… 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
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
In the event of a motorcycle accident, the victim can build a strong case against the responsible motorist if they can prove that they were riding safely and in accordance with the law and that the other driver was explicitly breaking the law in the moments preceding the accident. If the motorcyclist dies in the… read more
A motorist in Houston, Texas caused two brothers, both riding motorcycles, to crash around 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 9. The motorist was driving ahead of the two motorcyclists southbound on the Interstate 45 feeder road near the intersection with FM 1960 when he switched lanes into the closed High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane. Police… read more
According to KKTV 11, a negligent motorist seriously injured a motorcyclist in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday, January 18. The motorcyclist was riding southbound on Tejon Street just after midnight. As the victim approached the intersection of Tejon and Cimmaron Streets, a 41-year-old motorist driving a Ford Explorer north on Tejon turned left in front… read more
