Michael Jakscht, a dump truck driver in Arizona, was convicted of killing four motorcyclists and injuring five others when he crashed into a group of bikers at a stoplight on March 25, 2010. On November 16, he will receive his sentencing. The Maricopa County Superior Court found him guilty of four counts of manslaughter, four… read more
The media has covered football-induced brain injuries extensively. However, football players are not the only athletes suffering from brain injuries, according to a recently released documentary. Head Games, a documentary directed by Steve James (Hoop Dreams), is based on the book of the same title by Christopher Nowinsky. The film focuses on brain injuries sustained… read more
Atlanta News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | FOX 5 Devin Durden, a former tight end for the Air Force football team, died October 4 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. The accident occurred in Buford, Georgia. Durden, 21, was heading south on Georgia Highway 20 to meet a friend for lunch. An 18-year-old driver… read more
Jacquie Carpenter has been cycling for more than 25 years. The 55-year-old cyclist said she will adjust her biking habits after a freak bicycle crash on the Mary Carter Greenway Trail in South Platte Park. “I love [biking], but this is going to change the way I ride,” she said. She was riding on the… read more
When Jamie Hilton awoke from surgery, she had no memory of her accident. She did not remember falling 12 feet and hitting her head on a culvert while fishing with her husband. Upon awakening, she was slightly alarmed to find a piece of her skull inside her abdomen. “I remember lifting my gown and looking… read more
Rider’s Edge, the Harley-Davidson Academy of Motorcycling, recently celebrated a significant milestone: training 300,000 students on the basics of safe biking. The New Rider’s Course, which began in 2000, uses classroom instructions and hands-on training to educate new bikers on necessary skills. The Skilled Rider Course helps experienced riders hone their skills and brush up… read more
Recently, three survivors of the movie theater massacre in Aurora, Colo. filed a lawsuit against Cinemark, the owner of the theater, for failing to take security precautions against violent threats. James Holmes, the lead suspect, has been charged with murdering 12 people and attempting to murder 58 others during the midnight premiere of The Dark… read more
Determining liability in a motorcycle accident can be difficult, especially when the accident involves many different parties. An accident that took place in Commerce City is the perfect example. A semi-truck, a Dodge Ram and a motorcycle were heading north on U.S. Highway 85 towards a bridge. Before the semi-truck passed under it, a large… read more
Colorado injury attorney Tom Metier, senior managing member of Metier Law Firm, LLC, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA). The firm would like to congratulate Tom on his achievement. This will mark Tom’s 11th year on the Board, as he has maintained his position since the… read more
Laura McDermott and her boyfriend were leaving a restaurant on South Broadway in Denver when a car traveling at least double the 30 mph speed limit struck and killed McDermott. Witnesses say that speeding vehicle – a tan-colored Toyota Corolla – fled the scene. Denver traffic detective Dave Carroll said of the driver: “Absolutely no… read more
