Author Archives: Metier Law Firm

This New Smart Phone Can Spontaneously Combust at Any Moment

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smart phone is exploding onto the market – literally. More than two dozen reports of explosions and fires caused by faulty batteries have forced Samsung to issue a global recall for the phones. Last week, a St. Petersburg, Florida resident left his Galaxy Note 7 charging in the car while… read more

What You May Not Know About Work Injuries and Lawsuits

One of the worst situations that can befall a worker is being injured in an accident. Do injured workers have options to sue their employers for workplace accidents? Most employers use workers’ compensation, meaning that unless the injuries were caused by an intentional act, workers would not have grounds to file a lawsuit. However, there… read more

And Colorado Has a New MRA Champion!

Have you been enjoying another great year of racing with the Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA)? Well, we hope you have. The MRA is Colorado’s local motorcycle racing league, and with stops all over the state, we hope you got the chance to enjoy a race or two. There are seven rounds in this year’s championship,… read more

What Steps Should You Take If Your Vehicle is Recalled?

Takata’s airbag inflator recall is the largest in U.S. history. It is also a perfect example of why it is important to check for recalls. People have been injured or killed in minor car accidents while driving vehicles using Takata airbags. It’s not worth the risk to ignore this recall, especially when fixing recalled vehicles… read more

Is It a Good Idea For Eugene Laverty To Return To WSBK?

Well, silly season is officially coming to an end early this year. Contracts have been inked, riders are evaluating their new motorcycles, and anticipation for next year’s motorcycle racing championships is starting to build. But this year’s zany silly season has left us with a few questions, and the future of many motorcycle racers could… read more

What Every Slip and Fall Accident Victim May Not Realize

A slip and fall accident can occur during a trip to the supermarket, while eating at a restaurant or shopping. Brain injuries or broken bones are both possible outcomes. Let’s say an injured patron decides to sue. How could the outcome vary based on the circumstances? Colorado law uses a modified comparative fault rule for… read more