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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Colorado transportation officials are alarmed over the high number of fatal motorcycle accidents this year. Four of the 52 fatal motorcycle accidents have occurred in Larimer County. To reduce fatal motorcycle accidents, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has launched two safety campaigns. The first campaign, Ride Wise, is aimed at teaching motorcyclists defensive riding… read more
Unexpected dangers from road obstacles can pose a significant threat to riders, especially unpredictable wildlife. In Wyoming, a wave of motorcycle accidents involving wildlife has led to several injuries. The mayor of Pasco, a city in Washington, was injured in a motorcycle accident after colliding with a stray sheep. Pasco Mayor Matt Watkins broke his… read more
In a country where distracted driving has become endemic, riders need an edge to stay visible. Failure to spot riders has become a major cause of motorcycle accidents. It may look dorky, but standing out to other motorists can save your life. Bright clothing, flashy colors, reflective stickers and high-powered LED lights can make your… read more
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has launched a new motorcycle safety campaign. Using billboards, radio spots, bus signs and web banners, CDOT hopes to remind motorists to look twice for riders. A radio spot devised for the motorcycle safety campaign uses a chorus of deep-voiced riders singing the classic Simple Minds song, “Don’t You… read more
Some riders enjoy open roads and others favor beautiful trails, but an Australian stunt rider has shown the world he prefers the harsh waves of Tahiti. In a very dangerous but visually incredible stunt, Robbie Maddison used a modified KTM 300 motocross bike to surf. You read that correctly – someone used a motorcycle as… read more
One of the best aspects of living in Colorado or Wyoming is there are plenty of places to enjoy riding dirt bikes. Riding dirt bikes can be a very fun hobby, especially in some of the unincorporated areas of both states. However, there are safety precautions dirt bike enthusiasts should undertake to avoid accidents. Like… read more
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has issued a warning over an increase in fatal motorcycle accidents in Mesa County. Since the start of 2015, 11 riders have lost their lives in Mesa County. Fatal motorcycle accidents have increased by 18 percent statewide. Law enforcement and transportation officials are hoping to bring this number down.… read more
Colorado has become the host of two major motorcycle events honoring veterans. In Battlement Mesa, a group of riders passed through as part of a 2,500-mile journey honoring two dozen soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The trip is taking the riders through Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and South Dakota. With them, the riders… read more
A motorcycle accident in Lakewood can serve as an important reminder to be very cautious while riding around larger vehicles. Emergency responders were called to the scene of the accident, where a charter bus carrying a youth group from Nebraska had pulled out in front a 24-year-old motorcyclist, killing him. The driver of the charter… read more
Riders from across the country are gearing up for the Love Ride, a motorcycle event that will fundraise for Wounded Warrior Project. The Love Ride Foundation, which has held the Love Ride annually for three decades, hosts a variety of celebrity bands and guests. Since its creation in 1984, the Love Ride has raised more… read more
