Eighteen-wheeler trucks, while extremely useful, have the potential to be the most dangerous things on the road. This becomes particularly true if they break traffic laws. In a fatal truck accident in Glenwood Springs this summer, a logging truck driver allegedly ran a red light, slamming into a Jeep making a left turn. Authorities pronounced… read more
In a heartfelt expression of love and support, the local motorcycle community of Colorado Springs gathered Sunday to mourn the loss of two of their own through a candlelight vigil. Mark and Cyndi Igou were out riding Thursday evening when something caused them to veer off the road and hit a curb. This caused the… read more
There have been two fatalities in the past week on Wyoming state roadways, one caused by strange behavior and the other by illegal behavior. Each fatality leads us to wonder why the people involved chose to do what they did. The first fatality happened when a 22-year old Riverton man decided to stand in the… read more
Driving is never a completely safe activity, whether in a car or on a motorcycle. Increased awareness is especially necessary at night, where visibility goes down drastically. In a fatal accident last week, a Lexington, Nebraska, man missed a curve while riding his motorcycle at night and flew off the road. The motorcycle rolled and… read more
In an inspiring demonstration of what is possible after a significant injury, a man in a wheelchair will attempt the annual Pikes Peak challenge, a 13-mile climb to the top of Pikes Peak’s 14,110-foot summit. Glen House, a 42-year old physician, is paralyzed from the waist down after a skiing accident in college. A resident… read more
Motorcycles give a sense of freedom that is unmatched by most any other vehicle. With this sense sometimes comes an inflated sense of power, and it is important for riders to remain aware of their vulnerability while on their bike. Getting impatient and making quick moves without being fully aware of the situation can be… read more
A brain injury can happen to anyone, young or old. In Nebraska this week, it appears that a couple might have caused brain injury in a toddler. A Hershey, Nebraska couple have been arrested on charges of child abuse after bringing a toddler to the Great Plains Regional Medical Center with severe head injuries. Investigation… read more
According to 60 minutes, drunk driving is responsible for the death of 13,000 Americans a year. That is a staggering number. Moreover, it does not appear to be going down, despite all the various efforts at education and enforcement. Just a few weeks ago, a drunk driver killed an 18-year old Nebraska girl and her… read more
Our Colorado personal injury attorneys have a reputation for obtaining significant judgments and settlements for our injured clients who have been wronged. These are considered landmark settlements for our firm, but in no way are indicative of the type of settlement you are entitled to or will receive. Every case is different and our law… read more
The Metier Law Firm is proud to sponsor The Realities Ride, a fundraiser for the Realties for Children organization that provides funding for abused, neglected and other at risk youths in Larimer County. The Realities Ride is quickly becoming one of the most popular fundraisers in the area. Motorcyclists from all over gather for a… read more
