The birth of a child is supposed to be a joyous experience, but occasionally it can become a traumatic one. Birth injuries happen more often than they should, and if your child suffers from one, it could affect his or her entire life. One such birth injury is known as Erb’s Palsy. Erb’s palsy is… read more
Bicycles are a great mode of transportation. It is important to remember to maintain your bicycle, both to ensure that it lasts and to prevent a malfunction that could leave you stranded. Here are four tips to keep your bike tuned up: Clean and lubricate your chain. The chain is a key component of you… read more
If you take a motorcycle safety course, you will likely be instructed to practice the motorcycle SPIDE strategy. Designed to protect riders while out on the road, SPIDE can prove invaluable in dangerous motorcycling situations. It consists of the following five steps: Scan – Continuously scan ahead for potential hazards. Oil, water, sand or other… read more
FORT COLLINS, CO – February 7, 2012 – Attorneys Tom Metier and Patrick DiBenedetto of the Metier Law Firm were named to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious group of trial lawyers who have won million dollar and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. There are only 4,000 members… read more
When riding your bicycle on busy streets, it may seem natural to hug the right side of the lane as you ride. There are times, though, when moving over to the left and taking up a full traffic lane with your bicycle can be safer than riding to the right. Riding to the left of… read more
In many areas of the country, springtime often means rain. Riding your motorcycle in the rain can be a tense experience, but it does not have to be. Taking the following precautions will make riding in the rain easier and safer: Buy good rain gear. Getting soaked makes you uncomfortable, and being uncomfortable makes it… read more
If you have ridden your bicycle on the road, you probably have a good idea how dangerous it can be. Drivers are looking for other cars and can look right through you from only a short distance away. This is why it is so important to make yourself visible. Reflective, highly visible clothing and good,… read more
Learning to drive defensively is important, whether you are driving a car or riding a motorcycle. Riding defensively helps ensure that you are aware and ready in the event of something unexpected or dangerous. Use the following tips to ensure every ride goes as safely as possible: Avoid riding distracted. You may think this should… read more
If you live in an area of the country with cold winters, your motorcycle likely goes into storage for a portion of the year. Depending on where you live, spring will be arriving soon and the days may occasionally warm up enough to ride. Before you hit the road, though, it is important to perform… read more
It may be cold in some parts of the country, but the nation’s most popular amusement park destinations will be warming up soon. If you have ever been flying high on a roller coaster and had the thought, “What if this derails?” Well, you are not alone. While amusement park accidents are rare, they do… read more
