Self-driving cars and trucks are about to become a common sight on roads across the country. The auto industry and Department of Transportation claim self-driving technology will prevent accidents caused by human error. However, many people have questions about how this technology will change transportation and personal injury law. Metier Law Firm’s Phil Chupik will… read more
The past few years have been pretty tough on motorcycle racing. Sponsors left the sport, television contracts weren’t renewed, and some domestic championships shrank or disappeared. Despite this slump, diehard racing fans didn’t give up, and it has paid off. Motorcycle road racing is back on television, motocross events are getting healthier, and we have… read more
Impaired drivers are a major force of devastation on roads across the country. Despite the availability of ridesharing services, taxis, and mobile phones to call designated drivers, impaired motorists continue to kill thousands of people per year. Fortunately, other motorists can report impaired drivers and possibly save lives in the process. The following signs may… read more
It’s a new year, and guess what that means… New laws are coming into effect. All across the U.S. new laws are being rolled out, but for motorcyclists all over the country, the spotlight is falling on California. That’s because a new law legalizing lane-splitting is taking effect, but will it help motorcycle safety or… read more
A nanny-cam video showing two toddlers involved in a furniture tip-over accident recently went viral online. In the video, both twins are seen climbing a dresser. Without warning, the dresser falls and traps one of the twin’s underneath. Fortunately, the twin’s brother freed him by pushing the dresser. Statistics collected by the Consumer Product Safety… read more
Back in 2010, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) decided that antilock braking systems (ABS) didn’t need to be standard on motorcycles. This news was met with skepticism by some safety experts, but the decision has stood for the past six years. Now, a new organization wants to restart the conversation on ABS, but… read more
A new study published in Neurology has discovered a possible link between healthy sleep patterns a faster recovery from brain injuries. If the findings are confirmed by future studies, it could affect how hospitals treat brain injury patients. This is because hospitals could use specific methods to help patients restore normal sleep patterns. The study’s… read more
This video is incredible when you think about how heavy these dressers are, and the fact a 2-year-old pushed one off his brother. Prevent tip-overs like this one by using wall anchors, anti-tip brackets and by removing tempting objects from the top of television sets and furniture.… read more
On October 11, 2014, a tree fell out of the woods and onto State Route 12 as a 69-year-old motorcyclist was approaching. The man crashed into the tree and later succumbed to his injuries. Now, two years after that fateful day, this tragedy is still haunting this biker’s family and the Boy Scouts of America… read more
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is creating a new database with records of commercial drivers who have drug and alcohol violations. According to the FMCSA, the database will help motor carriers identify drivers guilty of substance abuse or testing violations that make them ineligible to operate a commercial motor vehicle. The new rule… read more
