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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Law Tigers recently attended and sponsored Tejon Street Bike Fest in Colorado Springs, an event that celebrated current and historical motorcycle culture. The event, hosted along Tejon Street, included a tattoo competition, poker run, motorcycle show and other contests. A vendor show displayed leather jackets and other collectables popular in motorcycle culture. Bad weather could… read more
Extreme sports enthusiasts have made use of wearable cameras that can capture moments of triumph or moments of terror. Devices such as the GoPro are worn to provide video footage of stunts, races and other activities, but they can also capture terrifying accidents. For example, a Los Angeles motorcyclist recently captured video footage a brutal… read more
A student at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, has developed a motorcycle that can collect sun and wind power as a source of fuel. The student claims to be inspired by a vision of fossil fuel scarcity he had while riding through the Highlands of Scotland in 2013. According to the student, the thought crossed… read more
Toys for Tots, a motorcycle event that provides toys for underprivileged children, is at risk of being cancelled due to city regulations in Colorado Springs. According to the event organizer, new ‘special event’ regulations in Colorado Springs have put the fundraiser in jeopardy by requiring extra payments for the use of city services, such as… read more
Several weeks ago, we wrote about how lane splitting can help reduce carbon emissions and the severity of traffic. However, recent research shows that lane splitting can also improve motorcycle safety. In a recent study by the University of California Berkeley, researchers found that lane splitting, the practice of motorcyclists cutting through slow moving traffic,… read more
Veterans are taking up the hobby of riding motorcycles to help alleviate symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A former U.S. Army staff sergeant has made plans to ride his motorcycle from his home in Washington D.C. to various locations around the country in an effort to connect with other motorcycle-riding veterans. The former… read more
Emerging technologies could become a leading contributor to motorcycle safety, helping motorcyclists avoid fatal accidents and catastrophic injuries. An Italian company has recently developed an “airbag suit” that motorcyclists can wear to protect the shoulders, collarbones and spine. The advanced airbag suit can detect adverse changes in movement instantly, prompting the helium-filled airbag to deploy.… read more
Two motorcyclists inspired by the Ray Charles song “America the Beautiful” have set out on a coast-to-coast journey to honor fallen soldiers and veterans. After listening to the song, a former Marine and motorcyclist felt a coast-to-coast ride across the United States was possible. The vice president of Rolling Thunder’s Maryland chapter will join the… read more
A former professional motocross racer is sharing his story of defeating million-to-one odds and learning to walk again. Only 16 years ago, the former racer, then 20 years old, flew over his handlebars during a race and hit the ground headfirst. The impact from the motorcycle accident left the man with a spinal cord injury… read more
Late last April, a 24-year-old Fort Collins man was riding his 2012 Harley Davidson when a bicycle entered his lane, causing him to rapidly hit the brakes and crash. One month later, there is still no sign of the cyclist, and Colorado State Patrol has allegedly found no new leads. Making no effort to help… read more
