Author Archives: Metier Law Firm

How Safe are Uber’s Self-Driving Cars?

One of Uber’s self-driving vehicles was just involved in an accident. Uber is now putting the brakes on its self-driving vehicle program. Will you trust one of these vehicles if they are released for public use in the near future?… read more

How Can You Become a Better Rider?

Have you ever been to bike night and heard a riding story that left your jaw on the ground? An old man tells you about an act of daring-do that you couldn’t imagine handling yourself, and worse yet, he pulled it off last week. How did this old rider pull off this impossibility? It probably… read more

Automotive Safety: Checklists for Traveling During Spring Break

If you are taking time off in the next few weeks for a road trip, it is important to create a checklist beforehand. Not all vehicles are safe for long-distance travel. In some cases, vehicles may have worn or unsafe equipment that can lead to a motor vehicle crash. The following checklist might help avoid… read more

Can Sharing Personal Information After a Car Accident Put You at Risk for Identity Theft?

It is common practice to share information with other drivers after a car accident. However, many people make the mistake of providing too much information. According to the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI), you may be putting yourself at risk for identity theft by giving away too many personal details to other drivers. You only… read more

Can CDOT’s New Survey Explain a Surge of Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents in Colorado?

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) recently conducted a survey on dangerous driving habits in our state. Results gathered by the study may show why there were 607 fatal motor vehicle accidents in Colorado last year, a 24 percent increase over the last two years. According to the study, Colorado drivers admitted to the following:… read more

Has Another State Legalized Lane Splitting?

On January 1st, lane splitting in California became legal. It was a victory for motorcycle advocates all over the country, especially since they hoped that more states would follow California’s example. It has been almost three months since this historic occasion passed, but have any other states legalized lane splitting? Will Legalized Lane Splitting Spread… read more