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.
April 28, 2014 marked the fourth annual “Bikers at Capitol”, when bikers from all over the state ride to the Capitol to promote awareness for the individual rights of motorcyclists. The rally was mainly political, addressing issues like helmet laws and mandatory interlock requirements. With the slogan “We Ride and AND Vote!”, the bikers seek… read more
Ducati recently made headlines for its impressive new Multistrada D-Air motorcycle, which features airbags. The motorcycle can detect impending accidents and signal to the rider’s jacket to deploy airbags in less than 45 milliseconds. However, Ducati is not the only motorcycle manufacturer pushing the envelope of safety technology. While most companies are using cutting edge… read more
Mountain roads are especially dangerous for motorcyclists due to the many tight, inclined turns. Quite often, motorcyclists find themselves over or under-correcting, which can result in a dangerous accident. When negotiating sharp turns, it is important to begin the turn as far out in the opposite direction of the turn as possible. In other words,… read more
Recent advances in motorcycle engineering have integrated the self-balancing technology popularly used in Segways. The design and engineering firm, LIT Motors, is responsible for the new self-balancing electric motorcycle called the C1. The motorcycle features an array of gyroscopes and electric motors that keep it upright despite adverse circumstances. Do not be fooled by its… read more
The members of the motorcycle organization American Bikers Aimed Towards Education (ABATE) gathered outside the H. Lee Dennison Building in Suffolk recently to spread awareness about the coming flood of motorcyclists. Essentially, once winter clears out and spring rolls around, motorcyclists across the nation come out of hibernation and back on the roads. “Our attempt… read more
“It’s better than you-know-what,” said Kristin “Greasy Hands” Johnson-Land, a motorcycle mechanic. “Chocolate?” guessed a fellow motorcyclist. The two were discussing the sense of camaraderie they find in the five-month old women-only motorcycle club called the Miss-Fires. In such a short amount of time, the club has grown to 31 members. The rapid growth can… read more
According to Motorcyclist Online, Dutaci engineers are making bold strides to improve the safety of their motorcycles. The new Multistrada D-Air will be the first consumer motorcycle to feature airbags, a trend that will hopefully be an industry standard in years to come. Dutaci has teamed up with Dainese, an Italian maker of protective motorcycle… read more
Debates over the noise limits for motorcycles neglect the importance of noise for motorcycle safety. Given that motorist failure to see motorcyclists is a leading cause of motorcycle accidents, noise promotes safety by announcing the motorcyclist’s presence. Currently, the ongoing debate about the safety of motorcycle noise has found its way down to Portland, Oregon,… read more
If you ride a BMW motorcycle, you should check the recent recall released by the United Sates Department of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Those who ride a C600 Sport, C650GT, F700GS, F800GS, F800GS Adventure, F800GT, R1200R or a R1200GS may be at risk for serious mid-ride engine trouble. The recall only applies to… read more
The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) offers grants to cities with abnormally high motorcycle accident rates. The funds are usually used to host motorcycle safety courses, instructing beginner riders in fundamental maneuvers for avoiding objects and turning safely. Tulsa, Oklahoma has received NHTSA funding since 2013 for motorcycle safety courses. “We had… read more
