The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) is the oldest motorcycle race in the country, and there is no race quite like it anywhere in the world. However, there is at least one race in the world that the PPIHC is often compared to: the Isle of Man TT. Both are road races held on… read more
We are happy to announce that Patrick DiBenedetto, Metier Law Firm’s managing partner, has been selected by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA) to be on its annual list of 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Colorado for client satisfaction. Only the ‘best of the best’ are selected for this award, as the… read more
The Takata airbag inflator recall has become the largest automotive recall in history. Over 65 million vehicles are estimated to be effected by this recall. That’s one in every five cars in the United States, but did you realize that the Takata recall might affect motorcycles too? Are There Motorcycles on the Takata Airbag Recall… read more
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol, and 89 other state agencies recently finished carrying out a seat belt enforcement campaign. During the course of the campaign, state law enforcement wrote 5,983 citations, including 295 involving children! Transportation officials and law enforcement found these numbers worrying, as seat belts are essential to surviving… read more
1916 is a century behind us now, but the world was still just as unpredictable and wild back then. The world was at war, women were fighting for their rights, and two sisters decided to try and affect both. They planned a daring ride along the Lincoln Highway from New York to California, but what… read more
Fifteen years ago, an organization dedicated to serving injured motorcyclists and sharing a love for riding was created. Since its inception, Law Tigers has provided expert legal representation to injured motorcyclists. After 15 years, we have grown into a national organization that represents injured motorcyclists nationwide and hosts riding events across the country. What makes… read more
It was a normal Friday afternoon in Colorado Springs when a man riding his motorcycle was struck by an Oldsmobile Bravada. Luckily, the rider escaped the crash with his life, but the severity of his injuries sent him to the hospital, and it forced the driver of the Oldsmobile into handcuffs. Police suspect that the… read more
Summer is the season where families take road trips to vacation spots and college students make long drives home. However, many people do not plan for the prospect of falling asleep at the wheel. Long periods of driving and lack of sleep can become a dangerous combination, not just for you, but for other motorists.… read more
There continues to be fallout from the deadly shooting at the Colorado Motorcycle Expo. Two motorcycle clubs—the Iron Order and the Mongols—were involved in a fight that sent several people to the hospital and left one biker dead. Now the venue for the yearly event is pulling out and cancelling the event. Colorado Motorcycle Expo… read more
Stem cells have shown potential as a treatment for spinal cord injuries, but researchers are discovering other types of injuries may also benefit. Keep in mind, we are discussing adult stem cells for the purposes of this blog. Adult stem cells are taken from the bone marrow of donors. Researchers at Stanford University used stem… read more
