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CDOT’s New Campaign to Target Stoned Drivers

After becoming legalized statewide in 2012, marijuana has caused concern among Colorado transportation officials. The main fear is that motorists will drive stoned and cause car accidents. To reduce the chances of such accidents happening, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado State Patrol (CSP) are launching a joint campaign to raise awareness on… read more

Can Wyoming’s New State Program Improve Workplace Safety?

U.S. Department of Labor statistics show that Wyoming has among the highest rates of fatal workplace accidents. When accidents occur due to employer negligence, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration can carry out investigations and levy fines against companies. However, fines alone may not be enough to dissuade businesses from allowing unsafe workplaces. Wyoming is… read more

Beaubier To WorldSBK For Donnington: How Did America’s Next Great Champ Fair?

It was a crazy weekend for the riders at the FIM Superbike World Championship. The Donnington round had already experience a thrilling qualifying session, and an on track explosion, but every American motorcycle racing fan was hanging on the edge of their seat for a completely different reason. Cameron Beaubier—the MotoAmerica Champion—debuted on the world… read more

Can New NHTSA Rules Prevent This Common Danger to Children?

Several months ago, we discussed how a common vehicle defect can put backseat passengers in danger. Seatback failures occur during front-end collisions, and cause front seats to fly backwards into backseat passengers. Unfortunately, this defect is most likely to put children in danger. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided to revise its… read more

Did You Wear Your Red Nose Last Week? We Did!

Metier Law Firm staff recently participated in Red Nose Day, a multinational charity event that raises money for children living in poverty across the globe. The ‘red noses’ signify adding humor into the life of underprivileged children. Metier Law Firm paralegal Kris Koehler described what it feels like to participate in Red Nose Day. “I… read more

What You Should Know About Colorado’s Distracted Driving Laws

Distracted driving accidents have become a common cause of tragedy across the country. Many states have enacted laws to prevent this popular bad driving habit from creating future tragedies. Colorado’s distracted driving laws have banned activities like texting, talking on handheld devices or using headphones. There are also specific age restrictions for Colorado motorists. Why… read more