Bike Injuries

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.

Trinidad Motorcycle Accident Claims Life of Elderly Man

A 71-year-old who was reported missing in September was found in October, the victim of a fatal motorcycle accident, according to Fox 21 in Colorado Springs. The motorcyclist had last been seen on September 29 and was reported missing on October 1. The authorities are unsure of the approximate time of the wreck, but the… read more

Denver Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident

A multi-vehicle accident involving a Denver man left two motorcyclists injured in Pennsylvania, according to Lancaster Online. The accident happened on September 27 near the intersection of Route 222 and Landis Valley Road in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania at around 4:30 p.m. “It appeared a car struck the back of the motorcycle, causing the two riders… read more

Five Killed in SUV, Two-Motorcycle Accident

CBS 5 in Northern Colorado is reporting that four motorcyclists and a SUV passenger were killed in a multi-vehicle accident in Pennsylvania. The fatal motorcycle accident happened on October 19 in the afternoon near the Pennsylvania-Maryland border. Leading up to the accident, the SUV was traveling northbound on the Fort Ritchie Access Road in the… read more

Update: Mayor Injured in Woodland Park Motorcycle Accident

Last week we posted a story about the mayor of Woodland Park, Colorado being involved in a motorcycle wreck. Recently, Our Colorado News provided an update of Mayor David Turley’s condition since his motorcycle accident. On October 18, Mayor Turley had surgery to repair five ribs he damaged in the October 8 motorcycle wreck. The… read more

Motorcyclist Killed in Wreck Caused by Alleged Drunk Driver

A driver is suspected of DUI prior to an accident with a motorcycle that left the motorcyclist dead, according to ABC 13 in Las Vegas. The fatal motorcycle accident occurred sometime before 3:28 a.m. on October 13 near the intersection of Centennial Parkway and Decatur Road in North Las Vegas. At that time, according to… read more

Mayor Injured in Woodland Park Motorcycle Accident

Our Colorado News is reporting that an October 8 motorcycle accident has left Dave Turley, the mayor of Woodland Park, Colorado, severely injured. The accident happened on Tarryall Road. It was not reported whether there were other vehicles involved and no one else was reported to have been injured in the wreck. In addition, authorities… read more

Lakewood Motorcyclist Killed After Collision with SUV

One motorcyclist is dead as a result of a fatal motorcycle accident involving a stalled SUV, according to The Denver Post. The accident happened in Lakewood, Colorado on the night of October 13. In addition to the SUV and motorcycle, two other vehicles, including another motorcycle, were indirectly involved in the wreck. Prior to the… read more

Motorcyclist Stopped at Rail Crossing Rear-Ended by Car

According to a Standard-Examiner report, a motorcyclist waiting at a commuter rail crossing was seriously injured when his motorcycle was rear-ended by a car. The accident happened on August 22 at around 6:40 p.m. in Pleasant View, Utah. A 59-year-old rider had just brought his motorcycle to a halt at a rail crossing near 2700… read more

Lane Shift Could Spell Trouble for Cheyenne Motorcyclists

A lane shift on Pershing Boulevard in Cheyenne has motorists scrambling to merge at the Pioneer Avenue intersection, according to the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle. Since the lanes on Pershing Boulevard were reconfigured last year, drivers and motorcyclists alike have been having trouble merging when the road quickly shifts from two lanes to one as traffic approaches… read more

One Injured in Silt, Colorado Motorcycle Accident

A motorcyclist was injured in an I-70 crash involving a pickup truck towing a trailer near Silt, Colorado, according to the Glenwood Springs Post Independent. The accident took place on September 9 at about 3:34 p.m. At that time, a 46-year-old motorcyclist was riding his BMW motorcycle westbound on Interstate 70. It was raining heavily… read more