In the mid-1950s, Robert F. Borkenstein invented the breathalyzer, a tool that became used by law enforcement across the country to measure the blood alcohol content (BAC) of motorists. If motorists are pulled over and they test above a certain threshold while using the breathalyzer, they face arrest. The breathalyzer became an important asset in… read more
The motorcycling attorneys here at the Metier Law Firm just can’t stop talking about motorcycle safety, so it’s a good thing that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Unfortunately, this month is coming to an end, but we still have a ton of safety knowledge to pass on to you. Here are some tips to… read more
If you or a loved one has had a serious brain injury, you know what a struggle it can be to recover. In many situations, the effects of a serious brain injury last long after the initial recovery process. The brain affect moods, personality, and emotional responses. A serious injury can change brain chemistry and… read more
The MotoGP Championship of 2006 was not an easy racing year. Back and forth dogfights between championship leaders Valentino Rossi, Dani Pedrosa and American Nicky Hayden were fierce. However, Hayden weathered the storm and became the 2006 world champion. Now, in the twilight of his career, the Kentucky Kid had joined the World Superbike Championship,… read more
In The Colorado Department of Transportation RoadX Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Challenge, entrepreneurs from all over the world submit innovative ideas and concepts for road safety. The recent contest had 8 winners, 5 of them getting a prize of $10,000 for smaller-scale safety technology ideas, and the other three received $75,000 to develop their more… read more
General John Alexander Logan. He lived from 1826 to 1886, and served in both the Mexican-American War and as a general for the Union in the Civil War. He went on to become an Illinois State Senator, Congressman, and U.S. Senator. He is considered the principle figure in getting Decoration Day recognized as a national… read more
When it comes to motorcycle crashes, do you know what injuries are the most common? If you want to protect yourself from the dangers of the open road, it might actually help you to know. So, for our next Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month blog, the motorcycling attorneys at the Metier Law Firm are going to… read more
Auto recalls have been making headlines recently, the recall of Takata airbags affecting 42 million vehicles is the largest in U.S. history. What about defective bicycle parts? A recent bicycle recall on Vanmoof bikes cited a brake issue that causes riders to fall over and gave one rider a concussion. Cyclists use the same roadways… read more
Being a part of the motorcycling community means you are going to meet a lot of people, hear a lot of stories, and get lots of tips. However, some of these tips may not be as helpful as they are intended to be. It’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the attorneys who ride at the… read more
Colorado experienced a 24% increase in the number of driving fatalities from 2014-2016. While some of the fatalities can be linked to a growing state population, nationally, fatalities have grown 8% over the same time frame for car drivers and motorcyclists. This year, The Colorado Department of Transportation donated $3.5 million to different non-profit and… read more
