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.
[map id=”map1″ w=”375″ h=”375″ address=”Aurora, CO” marker=”no” z=”14″] A woman in Aurora, Colorado was killed on May 18 when the motorcycle she was on hit a car. Police reported the car was making a southbound turn when the motorcycle was still heading east on the right side. Police said the traffic lights for both vehicles… read more
Being aware of other drivers on the road should always be one of the top priorities for any motorist, but fatal motorcycle accidents have been on the rise sense the 1980s. Because of this rise, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has deemed May, National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Multiple states have taken measures… read more
A report from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) indicates that fatal motorcycle accidents decreased by 6 percent in 2012 in the Lone Star State, as opposed to a projected national increase. The agency reported that 460 people were killed on motorcycles in 2012, while 488 were killed in 2011. Mark Cross, a TxDOT spokesman,… read more
Motorcycle owners know that maintenance is a key to saving money, and an important facet in avoiding motorcycle accidents. In an effort to help motorcycle owners decide where to apply their attention when maintaining a bike, ConsumerReports.org has compiled a list of the parts that are most likely to be repaired. Ranging from lights and… read more
In a couple of years, you may begin seeing an abundance of motorcycle riders with Yamahas on the streets of India. The Business Standard reported that the Japanese company recently opened its fifth research and development (R&D) center in India, calling the site the Yamaha Motor Research and Development India (YMRI). Other such R&D locations… read more
Themed cruises are very popular nowadays. If you like chocolate, there is a chocoholic cruise for you. Or if you enjoy a certain type of music such as the rock band KISS, then the Norwegian Pearl has you covered. Entertainment Travel Alternatives Inc. (ETA) is now offering motorcyclists a chance to tour exotic islands on… read more
According to the findings of a survey recently conducted by Consumer Reports, Harley-Davidson and BMW motorcycles were found to be less reliable than Japanese-made bikes when comparing the frequency of repairs in a four-year period. Motorcycle Cruiser reported that the first-ever investigation into the reliability of different makes of motorcycles found that roughly one in… read more
“Intersection: Sharing the Road” is a recently published iBook created by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation hoping to call awareness to the prevalence of accidents that involve motorcyclists. With 32 pages of information and interactive photos, videos and diagrams, users are able to reenact and become aware of common situations that cause motorcycle accidents. Motor Sports… read more
Alabama is the only state in which anyone 16 and older with a driver’s license can also operate a motorcycle. Every other state requires a motorcycle license or a motorcycle endorsement on a regular driver’s license. The Alabama Media Group reported that the state Senate passed a bill in February that would require all riders… read more
A South Asian company called Roof For Two believes it has solved the age-old problem of keeping motorcyclists dry when caught in a rainstorm. The video above shows a demo of a motorcycle cover the company developed called the “Rain Runner.” It is a quick and portable folding cover that encapsulates the rider from outside… read more
