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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Many riders who have survived motorcycle accidents and lived to tell about it might harbor a reluctance to ride again. Having a loss of self-confidence after going through a traumatic event is common. However, there are ways motorcycle accident survivors can overcome apprehension and get back out on the road. Take baby steps before riding… read more
Rapper Fetty Wap was recently injured during a motorcycle accident after colliding with another vehicle. The 25-year-old rap artist was rushed to the hospital with a severe leg injury. Media reports show the rapper shaken and bruised, but happy to be alive. What We Can Learn from Fetty Wap’s Motorcycle Accident Fetty Wap’s motorcycle accident… read more
In the past few weeks, we have written several posts on how advances in medicine and technology are allowing accident survivors with spinal cord injuries to regain independence and mobility. For example, the high-tech robotic exoskeleton that allowed a young man injured in a motocross accident to stand and walk again. In an incredible feat… read more
As riders, we enjoy the open road, riding through beautiful scenery and embarking on trips to exciting places. However, one of the key aspects to successful road trips is safety. For riders, here are some ways to stay safe during road trips. Sleep is extremely important before riding long distances. Fatigued driving is dangerous for… read more
At Schofield Barracks in Hawaii, members of the U.S. military received a scenic lesson in motorcycle safety on the beautiful island of Oahu. The ride required novice riders to pair up with more experienced riders so they could receive hands-on training. More experienced riders taught lessons on the importance of safety gear, following traffic laws… read more
We are happy to announce Law Tigers Colorado will be a sponsor for the Geico Motorcycle EnduroCross, an exciting motocross event. The event will take place on October 3 at the National Western Complex in Denver. The Geico Motorcycle EnduroCross features a tour of multiple and grueling courses in front of cheering crowds. Motocross is… read more
The 28th Annual High County Toy Run has been cancelled after a dispute over filing for a permit. For decades, the charity motorcycle event has helped provide toys for children during the holidays. Officials in Colorado Springs claim the High County Toy Run has filed for non-profit status for the last two years, and must… read more
Gathering information after a motorcycle accident can be challenging or impossible depending on the circumstances. In some cases, riders may be too severely injured to take down information. However, motorcycle dash cams may be able to provide another way for riders to record information. Dash cams are similar to what police use in their cruisers… read more
In 2014, a California teenager was paralyzed while riding during a motocross-racing event. During the last race, his family noticed he had disappeared. After the brief disappearance, he was found and taken to a hospital, where he was given a CT scan to determine his injuries. Doctors told the teenager he had suffered a spinal… read more
Popular culture associates riding motorcycles with a very specific style. People often imagine leather jackets and Harley-Davidsons. However, we rarely think of riders as heads of state or politicians. As it turns out, even politicians love to ride. Perhaps the best-known rider amongst the political elite is former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The “Governator” has… read more
