Author Archives: Metier Law Firm

What Challenges Will a Person Face After Sustaining a Brain Injury?

The brain is one of the most important organs in the human body, so when it is injured, the consequences of the injury can be extensive and severe. Individuals with a traumatic brain injury may have difficulty concentrating and often suffer from frequent migraines. Life after a brain injury can involve a long period of… read more

Famous Actor’s Motorcycle Accident Shows the Damage Caused by Brain Injuries

Motorcycle accidents can sometimes leave riders with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), causing symptoms that may last for a long time after the initial wreck. British actor Damian Lewis, the former star of the popular series Homeland, sustained a mild traumatic brain injury during a motorcycle accident in 1998. According to the actor, he was leaving… read more

Why Did Wyoming Require Fracking Companies to Disclose Harmful Chemicals?

Fracking has become a major industry in the United States, fueling a boom in oil production and energy independence. Although the industry is now facing financial trouble from low oil prices and a possible decline in popularity, litigation brought on by environmental groups could show that fracking can present a danger to communities in close… read more

Are Snowy Roads A Major Cause of Auto Accidents?

Weather related auto accidents are a common occurrence on U.S. roadways, accounting for 23 to 25 percent of car and truck accidents every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), snow and sleet account for more than 55,000 car and truck accident injuries annually. Truck accidents are a worst-case scenario during poor… read more

How Can Motorists Avoid Causing a Motorcycle Accident?

One of the greatest hazards that can befall a motorcyclist is another vehicle that does not see them and stop in time to avoid an accident. Motorcyclists do not have the same protection cars do, and in many cases, larger passenger vehicles and trucks are responsible for causing the motorcycle accident. Fortunately, for those of… read more

Will New Wyoming Legislation Protect Cyclists From Accidents?

New legislation has been passed by the Wyoming House of Representatives to help reduce the number of bicycle accidents in the state. Legislators are introducing a three-foot rule that will require motorists to leave three feet of space when passing a cyclist. Cycling has grown in popularity across the nation, not just as a leisure… read more