Author Archives: Metier Law Firm

Should Injured Oil Field Workers Consider a Third Party Lawsuit?

Oil and gas workers in Colorado frequently operate in dangerous working conditions, but this is through no fault of their own. Employers in this industry are allowing dangerous working conditions, and workers can pay a steep price. In fact, the industry recently caught the attention of press outlets in our state. Some of the published… read more

It’s Toy Run Season! Are You Ready to Ride?

Every holiday season, bikers from all over the country gather to ride their motorcycles and to donate presents to children in need. But in Colorado Springs, that didn’t happen last year. Well, now it’s toy run season once again, but will Colorado Springs riders get to make up for lost time? The Red Tape That… read more

What Caused a 10 Percent Jump in Traffic Fatalities This Year?

Statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show traffic fatalities in the first six months of 2016 have increased 10.4 percent since last fall. According to NHTSA, a spike in fatal accidents this large has not occurred in 50 years. NHTSA also estimates that 2016 could see more traffic fatalities than 2008,… read more

Can Smartphone Breathalyzers Make People Less Likely to Drive Drunk?

A recent Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) program shows smartphone breathalyzers can prevent people from drunk driving. CDOT gave smartphone breathalyzers to 225 people over the summer, and then asked them to provide feedback on using the devices. By the time the program concluded, 84 percent of the participants claimed using the breathalyzers prevented them… read more

Is Kawasaki Making a Supercharged Supersport?

News just broke that Kawasaki is going to release an supersport version of its famous H2 and H2R models! Experts claim that patents have been filed and the bike will be ready to hit the streets next year, but hold on just a minute. Could this new revelation be nothing more than smoke, mirrors and… read more

Can CDOT Improve Seatbelt Usage in Colorado?

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has launched several campaigns encouraging motorists to use their seatbelts. Why does CDOT consider this an important issue? Statistics collected by CDOT show there have been 423 fatal car accidents in Colorado since the start of the year. About one-third of those killed were not wearing seatbelts. Several weeks… read more

Are clowns a threat to trick-or-treaters?

Demonic-looking clowns have been sighted across the nation, prompting concerns for parents and law enforcement. Will evil clowns become a safety threat to trick-or-treaters this Halloween? What can parents do to protect their children?… read more