Author Archives: Metier Law Firm

Miss Oregon Discusses Life With A Traumatic Brain Injury

Ali Wallace, also known as Miss Oregon, recently discussed living with the aftereffects of a traumatic brain injury with the Huffington Post. During her first year of high school, Ali was on the varsity cheer team. She would often practice outside of school to master her skills. One afternoon, Ali was practicing round-offs in a… read more

Casper City Council Rejects Motorcycle Noise Ordinance

We recently wrote a blog covering a possible city ordinance in Casper, Wyoming, that would have required quieter motorcycles, possibly putting riders at risk of an accident. Discussion of a new ordinance was the result of numerous noise complaints from local residents. On September 1st, the Casper City Council and dozens of people convened to… read more

What Is Life Like For Accident Survivors With Quadriplegia?

An accident survivor with quadriplegia can have significant difficulties in life. Quadriplegia is a severe type of spinal cord injury and can involve loss of function for all four limbs. In May of 1995, actor Christopher Reeve was horseback riding when his horse made a refusal during a jump. The abrupt stop sent Reeve flying… read more

Will Smith Movie to Show Hidden Dangers of Football Concussions

A new movie starring Will Smith will show the hidden dangers of football and the consequences the sport can have on the brains of athletes. In the movie Concussion, Will Smith plays Dr. Bennet Omalu, a neuropathologist who takes on the National Football League (NFL). Dr. Omalu was credited with discovering chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)… read more

Car Manufacturers Sued Over Keyless Ignition Deaths

A class action lawsuit has been filed in Los Angeles against 10 of the world’s largest automakers over allegations they had concealed risks of carbon monoxide poisoning present in keyless ignitions. Keyless ignitions work by using electronic fobs that are inserted into vehicles, at which point consumers only press a button. Consumers mistakenly believe the… read more

Paralyzed Motorcycle Accident Survivor Moves Again

A North Carolina woman who suffered a spinal cord injury has benefited from community support and a new device that can help reverse paralysis. At 22 years old, the young woman was involved in an accident while riding on the backseat of a motorcycle. Paralyzed from the chest down, she became the second person in… read more

What Can Wrongful Death Lawsuits Do?

When acts of negligence or recklessness rob families of their loved ones, it is important to know what options are available for pursuing justice. Take for example the recent case of a 38-year-old cyclist who was killed by a drunk driver while riding on Lookout Mountain. The Colorado father of two left behind a wife… read more

Greeley Motorcyclist Struck by Lightning While Riding

Last week, we wrote about a rise in motorcycle accidents involving bears and sheep, but a story out of Aurora, Colorado is even more unusual. A rider was struck by lightning and thrown off his motorcycle after leaving work at Buckley Air Force Base. The 31-year-old Army National Guard member suffered burns, three broken ribs,… read more