At Metier Law Firm, we’ve fought and won countless motorcycle accident cases for clients across the nation. We’ve been doing it for more than 30 years and, in that time, have come to learn that there’s more to being the best motorcycle accident attorneys we can be than simply winning cases and collecting compensation. We believe that involving ourselves in the communities we serve and creating educational resources are just as important, and that’s exactly what you will find in this section of our blog. For more information from our motorcycle accident attorneys, follow us on YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.
Communication is key when riding in a pack of motorcyclists. Given the noise of engines and cost of headset radios, simple hand signs have become the standard mode of communication between motorcyclists. A recent Los Angeles Times report describes some of the basic and most commonly used motorcycle hand signals. The most frequently used signal… read more
All motorcycle enthusiasts know that motorcycle insurance is a necessary but often costly service due to the inherent hazards of the road. However, there are many safety practices that can lower monthly costs and premiums. At the most basic level, the policy holder’s style of motorcycle determines insurance rates. As such, it might be wise… read more
Often motorcycle accidents occur in the absence of other motor vehicles. In such situations, the motorcycle likely has a defective part that malfunctions under certain conditions. Those injured in motorcycle accidents caused by defective parts can make a product liability claim against the automaker that produced the motorcycle. In addition, the victim may also have… read more
A conglomeration of motorcycle clubs banded together this holiday season to prepare and serve a warm feast to the homeless in James McClatchy Park in Sacramento, California on Sunday, December 22, according to the Sac Bee. The event was initially conceived by the founder of the motorcycle club Mo’Better Stunnas. She said, “[t]here are so… read more
According to Motorcycle Daily, Kurt Caselli, an internationally recognized, up-and-coming off-road racing star, died with only 90 miles left of the Baja 1000, an 883-mile race through the desert at 4:30 p.m. on November 15. Caselli made headlines earlier this year for winning two stages of the Dakar Rally. If it were not for his… read more
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Bill Beckwith, the host of the HGTV home-improvement television program “Curb Appeal,” died in a motorcycle accident on December 2. Beckwith, a carpenter and contractor, was riding near Oak and Steiner Streets when a 30-year-old motorist collided with him around 8:30 p.m. Paramedics escorted the victim to San Francisco… read more
On the eve of Thanksgiving, a 28-year-old Las Vegas motorcyclist was riding north on Centennial Center Boulevard in a 2011 Yamaha R1. Either defective parts or unsafe road conditions led to a loss of control just south of Azure Drive. The R1 swerved to the right and collided with a palm tree, killing the rider.… read more
According to KOLO 8 News Now, a new Nevada law allows for motorcyclists to ride through red-lighted intersections. The impetus for the law came from the realization that many of the automobile recognition systems which govern the changing of stop lights fail to recognize motorcycles and bicycles. According to a Nevada motorcyclist, this causes safety… read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ordered that Suzuki recall every GSX-R Sport Bike produced in the past 9 years. There are upwards of 200,000 Suzuki motorcycles produced that bear the defect. Your motorcycle may be defective, if you own either a GSX-R600 or GSX-R750 from 2004 to 2013, or a GSX-R1000 from 2005 to… read more
According to the Daily Times, on October 2, two motorcyclists were riding alongside one another heading north on Highway 550 in Colorado. Just a few miles short of Bloomfield, near the Colorado border, a 67-year-old motorcyclist from Glade Park, Colorado was hit by a 59-year-old motorcyclist from East Ridge, Tennessee. Police and emergency crews arrived… read more
