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.
On the night of November 11, two separate motorcycle fatalities transpired in Las Vegas. The pair of accidents marks the Las Vegas Police Department’s 90th traffic induced death of the year. The first occurred around 10:30 p.m., as a westbound 2004 Honda CBR approached Linn Lane on Charleston Boulevard. At the same moment, a 2006… read more
LiveMap has developed a helmet-mounted optical display GPS controlled by a voice-command system like iPhone’s Siri, according to Cycle World. MSN’s Connected Life reports the inspiration for the system, at least partially, was the helmet used by the comic book and film character Iron Man. Until recently, this type of technology only existed for military… read more
In September, the Air Force implemented changes to its traffic safety program that affect motorcyclists and cyclists. According to the Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group (CSMNG), the 50th Space Wing Safety Office put the changes to Air Force Instruction 91-207 (AFI), the U.S. Air Force Traffic Safety Program, into effect on September 12. “The changes… read more
A lane shift on Pershing Boulevard in Cheyenne has motorists scrambling to merge at the Pioneer Avenue intersection, according to the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle. Since the lanes on Pershing Boulevard were reconfigured last year, drivers and motorcyclists alike have been having trouble merging when the road quickly shifts from two lanes to one as traffic approaches… read more
[map id=”map1″ w=”375″ h=”375″ address=”Fort Carson, CO” marker=”no” z=”14″] Soldiers from the 43rd Sustainment Brigade (43rd SB) and other units throughout Fort Carson held a motorcycle safety ride on August 29. The Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group reported the ride was organized in response to a motorcycle safety message sent out by Chief of Staff… read more
Since August 16, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) as well as other law enforcement agencies statewide have increased their presence on the roads, according to Colorado.gov. The CSP and other law enforcement agencies have increased their presence in an effort to crackdown on impaired drivers over the Labor Day holiday. “Law enforcement officers from across… read more
The Impact (Airbag) Jacket may not only be the future of motorcycle safety, but also the present. It is in use and saving lives now and could become standard issue for many more motorcyclists before too long, according to Alexander Ramirez, a retired Miami Dade County Police Officer. Mr. Ramirez served as an officer for… read more
Dustin Lord, 24, was killed in a motorcycle accident in June and now his mother is advocating for motorists to be more aware of motorcycles when driving, according to CBC News. The driver of a SUV was at fault for Lord’s accident. The driver made a left turn into oncoming traffic, which resulted in Lord’s… read more
Due to a braking system issue, electric motorcycle manufacturer, Zero Motorcycles, has had to recall 268 of its motorcycles, according to Green Car Reports. Apparently, the bolts in the front brake caliper mounting assembly of the affected motorcycles are susceptible to corrosion. The corrosion has the potential to cause the bolts to come loose and… read more
The Amarillo motorcycling community came together to hold a benefit to help a motorcycle accident victim pay for his medical bills, according to ConnectAmarillo.com. The event, called Strive for Clive, was held on August 4 and featured groups of bikers taking part in a poker run as well as lunch, live music and a silent… read more
