Author Archives: Metier Law Firm

Barbed Wire Injures Experienced Cyclist

Jacquie Carpenter has been cycling for more than 25 years. The 55-year-old cyclist said she will adjust her biking habits after a freak bicycle crash on the Mary Carter Greenway Trail in South Platte Park. “I love [biking], but this is going to change the way I ride,” she said. She was riding on the… read more

Doctors Store TBI Victim’s Skull in Stomach

When Jamie Hilton awoke from surgery, she had no memory of her accident. She did not remember falling 12 feet and hitting her head on a culvert while fishing with her husband. Upon awakening, she was slightly alarmed to find a piece of her skull inside her abdomen. “I remember lifting my gown and looking… read more

Harley-Davidson Trains 300,000th Biker

Rider’s Edge, the Harley-Davidson Academy of Motorcycling, recently celebrated a significant milestone: training 300,000 students on the basics of safe biking. The New Rider’s Course, which began in 2000, uses classroom instructions and hands-on training to educate new bikers on necessary skills. The Skilled Rider Course helps experienced riders hone their skills and brush up… read more

Cinemark Denies Liability for Aurora Shooting

Recently, three survivors of the movie theater massacre in Aurora, Colo. filed a lawsuit against Cinemark, the owner of the theater, for failing to take security precautions against violent threats. James Holmes, the lead suspect, has been charged with murdering 12 people and attempting to murder 58 others during the midnight premiere of The Dark… read more

Bridge Debris Causes Motorcycle Accident

Determining liability in a motorcycle accident can be difficult, especially when the accident involves many different parties. An accident that took place in Commerce City is the perfect example. A semi-truck, a Dodge Ram and a motorcycle were heading north on U.S. Highway 85 towards a bridge. Before the semi-truck passed under it, a large… read more

Colorado Injury Lawyer Tom Metier Elected to CTLA Board of Directors

Colorado injury attorney Tom Metier, senior managing member of Metier Law Firm, LLC, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA). The firm would like to congratulate Tom on his achievement. This will mark Tom’s 11th year on the Board, as he has maintained his position since the… read more

Felony Charges for Hit and Run Suspect

Laura McDermott and her boyfriend were leaving a restaurant on South Broadway in Denver when a car traveling at least double the 30 mph speed limit struck and killed McDermott. Witnesses say that speeding vehicle – a tan-colored Toyota Corolla – fled the scene. Denver traffic detective Dave Carroll said of the driver: “Absolutely no… read more