Metier Law Firm has provided comfort, safety, and strength to injured motorcycle riders for more than 30 years. In that time, we’ve learned an incredible amount of information about how to stay safe on the road, what to do after an accident, and how to help our clients understand what they should expect when working with a motorcycle accident attorney. This section of our personal injury blog features helpful information about motorcycle accidents, and we recommend checking back often for regular updates.
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Only a few years ago, Harley-Davidson was surging. Though sales weren’t up to formerly historic levels, they were selling more motorcycles than they had since the Great Recession in 2008. However, those booming sales have slowed down, and Harley seems to be cutting over 100 jobs. Is this a sign of tough times ahead for… read more
Did you know that 125 motorcyclists lost their lives while riding on Colorado roads last year? That is an all-time record for our state. Unfortunately, 2017 is on pace to break that record, but state officials are still fighting to bring these numbers down. How State Officials Are Fighting Motorcycle Accidents in Colorado The halls… read more
He’s won races and world championships, so when he tells you how to corner, it’s probably a good idea to listen. Here’s Mick Doohan to teach you how to corner on your motorcycle. Perfect for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month!… read more
It’s May once again, and you know what that means… Motorcycle Safety Month! That time of the year when we all pitch in to share some tips on how to make motorcycling a little bit safer. You can bet the attorneys who ride are going to do their part. Here are some things you need to… read more
Have you ever heard of target fixation? It can be a problem for motorcyclists, and it can cause you to crash, but there are ways you can keep it from ruining your ride.… read more
What is a motorcycle road trip? Is it a vacation or therapy? Is it a means to a destination or is it a life changing event? The answer to these questions quite often depend on your prospective and what you feel about your own motorcycle riding. This was also a major question in “Zen and… read more
Do you know what type of crash causes the most motorcyclist fatalities in the U.S.? Here’s a hint, it usually happens at intersections, and it involves other vehicles like cars and trucks. The answer is left hand turn collisions, and right now, they seem to be plaguing Colorado motorcyclists. Why Are Left Hand Turn Collisions… read more
Back in school, teachers taught you a lesson that has probably stuck with you your entire life—don’t cut in line. You’ve used this rule in such places as the bank, your local fast food joint, and while driving in traffic. But what if not cutting in line actually put someone’s life at risk? This is… read more
You’ve heard of them all: the Pacific Coast Highway, the Three Sisters, the Tail of the Dragon, the Million Dollar Highway. These are some of the best motorcycling roads in America, but what makes them great? Could your local favorite ride compete with these legendary roads? 7 Things a Great Motorcycling Road Must Have History–… read more
In Colorado Springs, it was around 2:45 am on the morning of April 15th when a motorcyclist and passenger slowed to take a left-hand turn onto Clarendon Drive from Hancock Expressway. That’s when a truck rear-ended the riders, sending them both to the hospital with serious injuries. This was only one crash out of the… read more
