Author Archives: Metier Law Firm

Denver Injury Attorneys Follow Up On Fatal Car Accident

In October, we wrote about a Colorado Springs car accident that killed two pedestrians and injured a 14-month-old in a stroller. In a move that may halt criminal proceedings, the El Paso County District Attorney’s office requested that the judge drop charges against the driver who caused the fatal car accident. The driver in question,… read more

Colorado Car Accident Injures Six People

Ames Sisneros, 32, was driving a 2002 Cadillac SUV north on US 285 near Alamosa. He had four passengers with him: Ester Trujillo, 31; Adam Jiron, 24; Phil Lucero, 41; and Darryl Poole, 22. His car spun out of control and crashed into Dodge pickup belonging to Brandon Vannoy, 32. Both vehicles ran off the… read more

Emily’s Parade

Every year, thousands of bikers celebrate the life of Emily Keyes while enjoying a beautiful ride and raising money for The I Love U Guys Foundation. The group was created to restore and protect the joy of youth through educational programs and positive actions in collaboration with families, schools, communities, organizations and government entities. For… read more

Tennessee’s High Motorcycle Deaths Indicate National Trend

With 2013 still weeks away, safety officials in Tennessee said that fatal motorcycle accidents for 2012 have already surpassed 2011’s numbers. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security said that 133 residents have died in motorcycle accidents as of December 13. In 2011, 114 people died in motorcycle crashes. Kara Macek, communications manager for… read more

Distracted Drivers Injures Passenger, Lies to Police

Police responded to a call about a car that crashed into a tree late on Saturday night, December 15. When police arrived at the scene of the accident – Fenton Road’s 4500 block in Colorado Springs, according to The Colorado Springs Gazette – they discovered a crashed car, a man and a severely injured woman.… read more

Denver Injury Attorneys Explain Your Rights After You Sign a Waiver

Erika Shields, 26, decided to go skydiving in Fremont County on Saturday, December 8. Unfortunately, something went wrong near the end of her dive. Shields had difficulty controlling the steering mechanism, and instructors from High Sky Adventurers Parachute Club could not help. She crashed in a ravine at least a half-mile away from the landing… read more