Author Archives: Metier Law Firm

Remembering A Fallen Colorado Racer

Last week on February 17th, we talked about how the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has retained Broadmoor as its principal sponsor, but to the participants and organizers of the Race to the Clouds, that day had an even deeper significance. February 17th was the birthday of Carl Sorensen, the motorcycle racer who died in… read more

Researchers Discover Connection Between Concussions and Suicide

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto has revealed alarming new information about the long-term mental health consequences of concussions. According to the study, which was recently published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, concussions can triple the long-term risk of suicide. Researchers took 235,000 people with a history of concussions… read more

Can Billboards Cause Accidents?

Can billboards cause accidents? This is an important question to ask, as the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is increasingly relying on roadside signs to display safety messages. Over the last year, CDOT has created and posted billboards with Star Wars-themed safety messages or the current number of deaths from car accidents throughout the state.… read more

Will You Be Watching Ride With Norman Reedus?

Do you know who Norman Reedus is? If you don’t, you probably don’t watch much TV and you probably don’t follow The Walking Dead. This show is probably one of the biggest shows to hit television in the past ten years, and Norman Reedus plays the crossbow shooting, motorcycle riding zombie killer that many of… read more

Could Electronic Cigarettes Become the Next Major Defective Product?

Several weeks ago, we wrote about how electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigs or e-cigarettes) have been gaining notoriety for exploding and injuring consumers. Reports of electronic cigarette explosions are similar to the press attention surrounding hoverboards. Both products use lithium-ion batteries and are primarily manufactured overseas in China. Some electronic cigarettes and hoverboards are… read more

How Are You Getting Ready For The Riding Season?

Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow this year, so according to age-old American tradition, spring is coming early… and so is the riding season! If you haven’t already, it might be time for you to consider what you are going to do to get ready for the riding season this year. Did you properly store… read more

Michigan Attorney’s Nightmare: Disbarred Over a Blog Post?

Michigan personal injury attorney Steven Gursten is facing the prospect of disbarment, and all over a blog post. How did this happen? Gursten’s nightmare began when one of his clients met with an independent medical examiner (IME), or a doctor who assesses personal injury victims for insurance companies. IMEs perform medical exams to verify information,… read more