Author Archives: Metier Law Firm

Do Concussion Prevention Programs Work?

To help reduce the high number of brain injuries among athletes, some professional sports have developed concussion prevention programs. Prevention programs aim to stop any further complications from a concussion, as further injury can cause significant brain damage or death. An effective metric for weighing the success of a prevention program is to find out… read more

Smart Car Allows Man with Spinal Cord Injury to Drive

Motor vehicle accident survivors with spinal cord injuries will have a long period of rehabilitation ahead of them, but there are technologies in development that might make the process a little bit easier. After becoming a quadriplegic from a racing accident 15 years ago, a Nevada man will get the chance to enjoy one of… read more

Motorcycle Accident Survivor Learns to Walk Again

Rehabilitation from spinal cord injuries can take an incredible amount of time, patience and resolve. Fortunately, technological progress might speed up the progress of recovery for some. After sustaining a spinal cord injury from a motorcycle accident six years ago, a Las Vegas man is being given the chance to walk again thanks to the… read more

What Are Tips For Avoiding Drowsy Driving?

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAA FTS), fatigued drivers cause more than 1 in 5 car accidents, and young adults aged 19-24 are most at risk. Data collected by the AAA FTS found that 33 percent of motorists in their early 20s admitted to driving while drowsy within the last month. Research… read more

What Are Tips For Riding Safely with a Passenger?

Motorcyclists may have friends or family members who want to go out for a ride with them, but it is important to consider that riding with a passenger requires extra attention to safety. Passengers can ride on the backseat of a motorcycle or by using a sidecar. For this post, we are going to write… read more

New FMCSA App Lets Users Check Truck Company Safety

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released a mobile phone app that will let motorists, freight forwarders and insurers check the safety records of commercial carriers. In the past, it was much more difficult for motorists to check information on commercial carriers, and only law enforcement had access to the software used in… read more

New Motorcycle Technology Helps Increase Visibility

Staying visible to other drivers is one of the most important aspects of motorcycle safety. According to data from the famous Hurt Report, the gold standard of research reports on motorcycle accidents, collisions frequently happen when motorists fail to see a motorcyclist. Fortunately, recent developments in technology might make it easier for riders to avoid… read more

Five Tips for Helping Injured Motorcyclists After an Accident

Motorcycle accidents have the potential to cause extreme harm, making prompt medical attention a priority. Witnesses to a motorcycle accident can provide assistance, but it is important to take precautions to protect witnesses attempting to render aid as well as the motorcyclist in need of medical attention. Fortunately, there are ways witnesses to a motorcycle… read more

Four Bicycle Accident Prevention Tips For Cyclists

Spring has arrived and summer is not far away, and more Coloradoans will be using bicycles for transportation. Cycling can be a dangerous activity if safety precautions are not undertaken. Fortunately, there are things cyclists can do that may help them avoid bicycle accidents. One of the most common bicycle accidents is known as “the… read more