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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A 5-year-old Boston terrier therapy dog that rides mini motorcycles has been stripped of his license due to his outfit. Chopper the Bike Dog has visited numerous hospitals in the San Diego area over the years, offering comfort and joy to the sick and injured. Pet Partners, a non-profit group that insures therapy dogs, took… read more
New data released by a Colorado company predicts global sales of electric motorcycles and scooters will climb above 55 million units over the next decade. Batteries used in electric motorcycles have become much cheaper, reducing the cost of purchasing one significantly. Further technological developments in battery technology may bring prices down and allow the motorcycles… read more
California could soon become the first state to legalize lane splitting, the practice of motorcyclists traveling between cars. Presently, California has not made lane splitting legal or illegal. California’s legislation would allow lane splitting if traffic is not moving faster than 50 mph. Every other state in the country currently has a ban on lane… read more
William Shatner will take to the road on his three-wheeled motorcycle to spread awareness for veterans. Members of American Legion will join the famous former star of the television series Star Trek. American Legion is a national non-profit that offers help to veterans. In addition to being escorted by a team of veterans, Shatner will… read more
Imagine being able to download the schematics for a motorcycle and then use a 3D printer to create it from the comfort of your garage. As far-fetched as it sounds, 3D printing motorcycles could soon become a possibility. 3D printers use software to digitally build an object, and then use large amounts of plastic or… read more
Motorcycle accidents can leave survivors with broken bones and spinal cord injuries, but how these injuries are treated now versus how they were treated twenty years ago has become vastly different. While taking a test drive with a custom-made motorcycle, a Utah man was seriously injured after an SUV pulled out in front of him.… read more
On June 13th, Wings-And-Warriors will host their 1st Annual Recognition Ride to pay service to American veterans. The motorcycle ride is hosted in remembrance of past, present and future veterans. Many veterans return from battle with “hidden injuries” such as post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Wings-And-Warriors is a Colorado-based non-profit that helps… read more
Harley-Davidson is offering free motorcycle safety courses to all current and former members of the military. The announcement from the motorcycle manufacturer came from aboard the USS Yorktown, an aircraft carrier. A U.S. Paralympian and Alpine skier injured in Iraq gave the announcement. The Paralympian was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade in 2003, and had… read more
Two auto manufacturers are launching a product that will turn motorcycle jackets into stylish looking airbags. According to the developer, the product is a step away from traditional motorcycle airbag jackets. The new system works without the need for sensors to be attached to the motorcycle. Instead of a tricky installation, all the rider has… read more
The United States Army has joined a list of other military branches that are taking part in Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The event, sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has lasted throughout the month of May. Army leaders have launched their own media campaign to spread the word of “Share the Road”, the… read more
