The nation is still in shock over the ghastly massacre in Newtown, CT that killed 26 people, most of them children. To offer support, one man is planning an impressive journey: a motorcycle ride from Warner Robins – just south of Macon, GA – up to Newtown. Depending on the route he takes, it could… read more
Our Denver accident lawyers at Metier Law Firm, LLC wanted to wish you all a happy holidays. If you plan on riding anywhere, keep an eye out for intoxicated drivers and avoid riding under the influence. Enjoy the festivities and the company of your loved ones. Cheers!… read more
Erika Shields, 26, decided to go skydiving in Fremont County on Saturday, December 8. Unfortunately, something went wrong near the end of her dive. Shields had difficulty controlling the steering mechanism, and instructors from High Sky Adventurers Parachute Club could not help. She crashed in a ravine at least a half-mile away from the landing… read more
This holiday season, our firm wishes you and your family all the best, and reminds you to be cautious if you have to venture out. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data, more than 40 percent of fatal accidents during Christmas and New Year’s involve alcohol. Here are a couple of simple tips… read more
A man accused of hitting and killing a 61-year-old woman – and then fleeing the scene – turned himself in a few days. The hit and run accident occurred on Thursday, December 6. Zewde Ali was on her way home. She had stepped off the bus and was crossing at the intersection of East Mississippi… read more
Most motorcycle riders in Colorado store their bikes for the winter. The frigid temperatures and slick roads are not the best conditions for riding. Still, some diehards keep their bikes active 12 months a year. Here are some tips to keep you and your bike safe this winter. Assess the conditions. Dry roads on a… read more
Police are still investigating a crash that claimed the life of a 19-year-old man who drove the wrong way on an interstate. According to reports, Mathou Valenciano was driving north in the southbound lanes of I-25, about three miles south of Fountain. He crashed into a FedEx semi truck. Debris littered the highway, and Valenciano… read more
In 2008, more Marines died in motorcycle accidents than the Iraq war. This startling statistic shows how motorcycle accidents disproportionately affect the motorcycle community. After seeing the 2008 figures for military deaths in bike crashes, the Department of Defense responded by forcing service men and women who bought motorcycles to take rider safety classes. “Understanding… read more
A space heater explosion injured a child and two adults in a Colorado Springs garage, and two of them are in critical condition from their burn injuries. The accident occurred on Sunday, December 9. Firefighters say that a man was working on his car inside his sealed garage with his 2-year-old son and another man.… read more
On December 11, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed Amendment 64 into law, legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Colorado. Adults 21 and older can possess six plants or one ounce of the drug. Residents cannot use it in public or sell it, and they cannot operate motor vehicles – including motorcycles – while under the influence… read more
