As many of our readers are aware, riding a motorcycle can be a lot of fun – that is until traffic shows up and ruins everything. Navigating through traffic can be a difficult situation for novice riders, but even experienced motorcyclists can make mistakes capable of causing a motorcycle accident. Motorcyclists might be able to… read more
New legislation introduced by Congress last week will authorize the Department of Transportation (DOT) to recognize hair testing as an option for weeding out commercial drivers with a history of drug and alcohol abuse. According to the authors of the legislation, hair tests would apply to commercial drivers seeking employment. Under the new bill, named… read more
Spring has started and summer is just around the corner, which means warmer weather and potential health risks to people exposed to the outdoors. If safety precautions are not followed, vulnerable motorcyclists could succumb to the effects of very warm weather. Fortunately, there are precautions motorcyclists can take to avoid dehydration, heat stroke and other… read more
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has announced a statewide effort to reduce the number of traffic fatalities from auto accidents to zero. The campaign, appropriately named “Moving Towards Zero Deaths”, will target causes of car accidents that include impaired and distracting driving. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, distracted driving is the number one cause… read more
Lane-splitting, the practice of allowing motorcyclists to cruise between cars, is legal in the state of California and nowhere else. However, that might change, and efforts to legalize lane-splitting are underway in Washington, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas. Lawmakers believe that legalizing lane-splitting will relieve traffic congestion. The idea of allowing motorcyclists to maneuver through traffic… read more
In the last several weeks, we have written about faulty equipment in automobiles and how the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) can issue recalls and fines. However, discussing how individuals and families can receive injury and wrongful death compensation from negligent automakers is just as important. One of the most recent examples of litigation… read more
Motorcyclists can adopt methods that will reduce the chance of being involved in a motorcycle accident. Defensive driving entails preventing ways motorcycle accidents can happen, such as reducing your speed or maintaining your motorcycle. The purpose of defensive driving is to be prepared, and we have five ways that motorcyclists can protect themselves from an… read more
School shootings and other violent events are national tragedies that leave families reeling from the pain of personal loss. Until recently, family members and shooting victims had no recourse for litigation, and thus no chance to receive compensation. Due to the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA), it has been impossible for victims and surviving family… read more
A jury has awarded a Colorado woman $770,000 after a truck accident left her with a broken neck and a traumatic brain injury. According to police, the 58-year-old truck driver rounded a curve too quickly and lost control of his vehicle. The accident tipped the vehicle over and forced two cars into a frozen creek.… read more
Auto and motorcycle accidents can create physical, emotional and financial problems for survivors, so it is important to know what options are available to attorneys so they can aide clients in their pursuit of justice. Tom Metier, the senior managing partner of Metier Law Firm, will give a presentation at the Auto Crash Litigation 3.0… read more
