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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The first steps after a motorcycle accident should always be to receive immediate medical attention and to check on other people involved in the collision. However, there are additional factors to consider after surviving a motorcycle accident. Never apologize to other people involved in a collision or admit fault. If it is necessary to seek… read more
A GoFundMe page has been set up for a Denver sound engineer injured in a motorcycle accident who was left with $50,000 in medical bills. Denver residents have already contributed a total of $16,383, and more donations are expected after a concert was hosted to raise more money. The sound engineer’s girlfriend told Denver press… read more
Honda, BMW and Yamaha are working together to develop technology that will help motorcycles communicate with each other. Cooperative-Intelligent Transportation Systems allow motorcycles to share information and coordinate together. The signed agreement between the manufacturers, called the Connected Motorcycle Consortium, is laying the foundation for future advancements in smart vehicle technology, such as allowing motorcycles… read more
Many of us riders know that part of motorcycle safety is to expect worst-case scenarios, such as road debris, potholes and oil slicks. Some scenarios, while seeming unlikely, can cause motorcycle accidents. Not all motorists respect the environment, and some may not see the harm in throwing trash out of their windows while driving 70… read more
A new invention that combines a motorcycle and jet ski was showcased at the American International Motorcycle Expo in Florida, and it has gathered a lot of public attention. Press outlets and social media have compared the Biski Motorbike to a contraption moviegoers would see in a James Bond film. The Biski Motorbike can travel… read more
Winter is almost here, and those of us who keep riding this time of year face many safety hazards. Freezing weather, icy roads and cold winds can cost us our lives. So how can we prepare and save ourselves from being injured or killed in motorcycle accidents during this time of year? There are four… read more
Automakers are developing cars with sensors capable of avoiding other motorists, pedestrians and obstacles. Many riders might be curious if this will affect our safety on the road. Driverless cars are still many years away, but this could become an important topic of discussion in the near future. Although several automakers are researching and testing… read more
Motorcycle maintenance and ensuring all parts are in working order is a very important part of staying safe while riding. Mechanical failures can kill us riders, and maintenance can help avoid catastrophic motorcycle accidents. Motorcycles have many parts that should be checked regularly. Always have the manual to your motorcycle when creating a maintenance checklist,… read more
Motorcycles have less protection than passenger vehicles, so it is important to add as many layers to personal safety as possible while riding. Anti-lock brakes can provide riders with an extra layer of protection by allowing motorcycles to come to a safe stop. Without anti-lock brakes, riders may lose control while coming to an abrupt… read more
New technologies could save the lives of riders by offering extra protection, improving visibility and reducing the odds of collisions. Lack of visibility has always been a safety hazard for riders, and one that causes hundreds of deaths every year. In fact, lack of visibility is one of the leading causes of motorcycle accidents. Fortunately,… read more
