Author Archives: Metier Law Firm

Collision at Intersection Proves Fatal for Motorcyclist

A three-vehicle collision in Illinois resulted in a motorcyclist’s death on September 12. According to the Chicago Tribune, the motorcycle accident involved two pickup trucks and the motorcycle. A red Dodge Ram truck entered an intersection to make a left turn, and a Honda motorcycle, operated by John Flynn, entered the intersection. The vehicles struck… read more

Biker in Intensive Care after Early Morning Crash

A motorcyclist from Cedar Falls, Iowa sustained serious injuries during a morning ride in September. According to WCFCourier.com, Paul Watters pulled out of a private driveway of the Target Distribution Center, turning north onto Hudson Road. The motorcyclist, 35-year-old Ryan Zaugg, hit the driver’s side of the vehicle. Watters did not sustain injuries, but rescue… read more

Hyperbaric Chambers Put Pressure on TBI

The U.S. military may be pronouncing good news for victims of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Scientists in the military are currently testing the effects of pressurized chambers on the brain. According to the Huffington Post, when the body is under pressure, it receives more oxygen, which helps the brain to heal. The chamber that the… read more

Citizen Heroes Rescue Biker from Burning Vehicle

Police are searching for a group of Utah citizens due to their involvement in a Utah motorcycle crash. However, these people are not guilty of any crime. Instead, police want to offer gratitude to these people for saving the biker’s life. Construction workers, a businessman and two casually dressed civilians came together to lift a… read more

Rise in Bicycle Popularity Coincides with Rise in Bike Fatalities

In cities congested with traffic, more people are turning to bicycles as a preferred mode of transportation, since they use less gas, bypass traffic in bike lines and are easily park-able. However, the downside of more bicycle traffic is a rise in bicycle accidents. The Seattle Times reports that at least 12 bicyclists died so… read more

Seven-Year-Old Survives Motorcycle Crash

A seven-year-old motorcycle passenger survived a crash in Gurnee, Illinois on September 10. The driver of a 2006 Kia hit the motorcycle operated by the boy’s mother as she turned left, and police cited the driver for failure to yield to the motorcycle. According to the Daily Herald, the motorcycle ejected the boy and his… read more

The Metier Law Firm Participates in Journey Quest 5k Run

Metier Law Firm, LLC attended the annual Journey Quest 5K Run this year, which is a fundraiser in which proceeds go to the Shared Journeys Brain Injury Foundation.  The race was held in Fort Collins, Colorado on April 9 this year.  Participants were invited to either run or walk the 5K in this special event. … read more

Motorcycle Passengers Survive Train Wreck

Not many people who collide with a train live to tell about it, but two motorcyclists in Salt Lake City, Utah sustained only serious injuries because of their run-in with an eastbound TRAX train. TRAX is Utah’s light rail system that carries passengers through Salt Lake City. As the cars waited for a left-turn light… read more

Reese Witherspoon Hit by Negligent Driver

Not even celebrities are free from the mishaps of negligent drivers. Reese Witherspoon, famous for such movies as Walk the Line and Sweet Home Alabama, went for a jog in Santa Monica, California and returned with minor injuries. According to People, as the actress jogged through an unmarked crosswalk, an 84-year-old driver hit Witherspoon. The… read more