Author Archives: Metier Law Firm

Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Collision with SUV

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

Drunk Driver Convicted of Fatal Hit-and-Run

A 43-year-old Monument man has been convicted of vehicular homicide for a Castle Rock hit-and-run that happened almost two years ago. In February 2012, Nelson Canada and an acquaintance had pulled their Ford Expedition over to the side of the road. As the driver and passenger switched places, a Ford Excursion hit Canada so hard… read more

University Provides Peer Mentors for Students with Traumatic Brain Injury

Students with traumatic brain injury at Colorado State University are getting help navigating academic and social situations, thanks to a project called Opportunities for Postsecondary Success (OPS). More than 100 students at Colorado State University (CSU) suffer from mental disabilities, including traumatic brain injuries, autism and Asperger’s. This year, the university’s Center for Community Partnerships… read more

Metier Law Firm Becomes Gold Level Supporter of Realities for Children

Metier Law Firm has chosen to expand its support of Realities for Children, a local organization that supports Larimer County children who have been victims of abuse or neglect. Metier has opted to provide the non-profit with monthly support, making the law firm a gold level member in the organization. Realities for Children provides essential… read more

Flatbed Truck Driver Rear-Ends CDOT Vehicle

The driver of a flatbed truck rear-ended a Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) truck on May 20, causing serious injuries. According to reports, the crash happened in Commerce City at 4:30 a.m., near the York exit on Interstate 270. The CDOT truck was moving slowly, repairing potholes on the highway when the flatbed truck rear-ended… read more

How Do Gas Prices Relate To Motorcycle Accidents?

“There is definitely a trend with new unit sales when gas prices go up,” said a spokesperson for the American Motorcyclist Association. Due to their incredible fuel efficiency, motorcycles seem like a practical solution for many amidst rising gas prices. “We do see kind of a frenzy in the dealership when gas approaches $5 a… read more

Metier Law Firm Expands Support of Realities for Children

FORT COLLINS, CO – May 2014 – Metier Law Firm has expanded its support of Realities for Children, a non-profit that provides emergency funding for abused, neglected or at at-risk children in Larimer County. Metier has become a gold level member of Realities for Children, providing monthly support for the organization’s programs and services. “We… read more

Careless Driver Gets No Jail Time for Hit and Run

A Fort Collins woman who hit and killed a cyclist back in January has pled guilty, but she may serve no jail time for her crimes. On January 25, the young woman was driving down the frontage road on Interstate 25 near Colorado Highway 392 when she hit 46-year-old cyclist Ernesto Wiedenbrug. She fled the… read more