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.
June 28 will be the first “Breaking Silence Benefit and Poker Run for Exploited and Trafficked Children”, a motorcycle rally to raise funds and promote awareness about the dangers of human trafficking. Hosted by Tania Riedel and Frank Serrano, the event was designed to “bring awareness to [the] community about local sex trafficking and child… read more
During the long lazy days of summer, seasoned motorcyclists are tempted to take long road trips on their bikes. It is also the season to attempt challenging long distance rides like the Colorado Classic 1000 and the infamous Iron Butt. Long motorcycle rides are wonderful, providing picturesque views of the Colorado landscape and endless adventures… read more
When a job opportunity caused Eric Levy to move to Denver in 2002, his first order of business was becoming a member of the BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado. He soon realized that even a room full of seasoned bikers hesitate when anyone mentions the “Iron Butt.” Aptly named, the “Iron Butt” covers 11,000 miles… read more
Police are requesting information about a stolen motorcycle that could have been sold on June 1. The motorcycle in question, a KTM 2009 XC250 was stolen during a burglary in Denver on May 30. Denver police now suspect that the bike may have been sold at the Mile High Flea Market to a person who… read more
A man attempting to outrun police on a stolen motorcycle was lucky to escape without injury when he crashed the stolen bike into a car. A Colorado Springs police sergeant saw the man riding a bike without plates in the 2800 block of Circle Drive and attempted to pull him over. The motorcyclist pulled into… read more
On Sunday June 8, Colorado motorcyclists took time to honor police and corrections officers who were killed in the line of duty. The Pikes Peak Fallen Officer Memorial Ride has been an annual event since 2006. Sunday’s event started at Cowboy’s in downtown Colorado Springs and rode through Falcon, Castle Rock and Palmer Lake. The… read more
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), there have been 25 deadly motorcycle crashes so far in 2014. After 86 rider and passenger fatalities last year, transportation officials are looking for new ways to keep riders safe. CDOT has launched a new campaign called “Ride Wise,” which encourages riders to hone their skills through… read more
In congested or stop-and-go traffic, many motorcyclists are tempted to avoid delays by “lane splitting” or riding between two lanes of slowly moving cars. While many states do not specifically prohibit lane splitting, they do not recognize it as a legal road maneuver. At this time, only California specifically permits lane splitting if it is… read more
Hit-and-run accidents have killed more than 130 people in Colorado since 2008, with charges filed in about 75 percent of cases involving fatal injury. Police credit witnesses who are willing to testify for the high number of successful prosecutions. They know more than anyone that without witnesses, hit-and-runs can be very difficult to solve. On… read more
A motorcyclist is in the hospital after a collision at the intersection of Circle and Fountain, according to Colorado Springs Police. Authorities at the hospital did not release the extent of the rider’s injuries. Based on reports, the motorcycle was headed north on Circle when an SUV tried to make a U-turn. The Chevrolet Suburban… read more
