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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Every year the Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) brings the smell of gasoline, burnt rubber, and excitement to Colorado, and even though the racing season is over, there’s still a lot going on as the organization prepares for next year. There’s Motorcycle Racing In Colorado! This year’s champion, Ryan Burke, was crowned earlier in the season,… read more
Our beautiful state has tons of mountain passes and beautiful winding roads, which attracts motorcyclists from all over the country. The bikers come and fill our roads during the warmer months of the year, and this increase in activity often results in a rise in motorcycle crashes. This year the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)… read more
In the hot Malaysian jungle, the best motorcycle racers in the world lined up for the next to last race of the season. Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo prepared to battle it out for the championship, but nobody expected the biggest MotoGP controversy of the decade, and nobody could anticipate the coming showdown in Valencia,… read more
Colorado is a beautiful state, especially for motorcycle riders. We have twisty roads, beautiful mountains, and natural beauty that any rider wouldn’t mind getting lost in—and then winter hits. Roads ice over, passes get covered in snow, and the temperature drops through the floor. Winter conditions in Colorado can keep the best of riders on… read more
On March 13th, a Colorado Springs Police motorcycle officer saw a Jeep driving 49 mph in a 35 zone. The officer immediately responded by pulling the vehicle over, but he didn’t’ have time to write the speeding ticket. The Jeep shifted into reverse and slammed into the unsuspecting officer. Now the trial of the man… read more
There are different kinds of motorcycles for every style of riding, and depending on how you ride, there might be only a few places where you can really cut loose. Well, the guys at Cycle World understand this problem and so they started an adventure rally in the Colorado Rockies. How Does This Rally Work?… read more
Losing a motorcycle to theft is one of the worst disasters that can befall a rider. Fortunately, the Denver Police Department has released tips that can help riders avoid theft. Add multiple security devices. Ignition and brake locks can prevent thieves from stealing your motorcycle. According to a Reddit post where a motorcycle thief described… read more
Riders at Fort Bragg, the military base in North Carolina famous for training U.S. Special Forces, recently hosted a motorcycle safety event. Before riding to Southern Pines, North Carolina, the riders learned the basics of safety checks and attended a briefing. At the briefing, riders learned the importance of motorcycle maintenance, safe riding techniques and… read more
Engineers at Yamaha are involved in a groundbreaking project that will teach robots to become better at riding motorcycles than humans. If the project is successful, Yamaha will design a robot that is more advanced at handling a motorcycle than nine-time MotoGP winner Valentino Rossi. In a video message addressed to Rossi, the robot can… read more
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) created the Live to Ride campaign to help educate both riders and motorists on how to avoid motorcycle accidents. CDOT has launched several public safety ads for riders and motorists that offer tips for avoiding collisions. CDOT recently used a series of popular 80s songs to emphasize that motorists… read more
