The invasion of three-wheeled vehicles is coming, and governments all across the state are scrambling to catch up. But did you know that vehicles like the Polaris Slingshot and the BRP Can-Am are illegal in several states across the country? However, things are changing and just in the nick of time. Is Colorado Still Confused… read more
World Health Organization statistics show that 250,000 to 500,0000 people suffer spinal cord injuries every year. Falls, car accidents and violence rob people of their ability to walk, or in some cases, move at all. Today’s blog has some exciting news. Researchers in a US-Brazilian study used virtual reality and a robotic exoskeleton to help… read more
Things are about to change for the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Motorcycle Operator Safety Training (MOST) Program. However, these changes are going to take Colorado’s motorcycle safety to a new level. With an added level of convenience and modern technology, it’s going to be even easier to ride safe here in Colorado. Colorado Has… read more
A new report released by the Governors Highway Safety Organization (GHSO) claims drowsy driving killed 5,000 Americans last year. The report also claims drowsy driving accidents costs the US $109 billion annually, not including property damage. This number is greater than the gross domestic product (GDP) of many countries. According to the GHSO, drivers who… read more
Research shows that when done responsibly lane-splitting can significantly reduce the chance of a motorcyclist getting hit from behind while sitting in traffic. Research also shows that lane-splitting injuries are less likely to be life-threatening. Research even shows that motorcycle lane-splitting reduces traffic congestion. So why is it outlawed in 49 of the 50 United… read more
A study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) claims red light cameras can reduce fatal traffic accidents. You may be thinking, “I seriously hate those things”, but the research claims these cameras save hundreds of lives each year. The cameras are frequently used at intersections to catch drivers running red lights. There… read more
It’s August 15th, and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is officially over. Once again the biggest rally in motorcycling has come and gone. We hope everyone had a blast! However, the fun and comradery isn’t the most important part of this rally. All the fun in the world means nothing if you can’t get home safely… read more
Last summer, a duo of cybersecurity researchers shocked the automotive industry when they remotely took over several functions of a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee during a demonstration for Wired. If you remember the controversy surrounding this incident, the two hackers turned on the windshield wipers, changed the radio, and took over other functions of a… read more
Most motorcycle rides are planned thoroughly. Routes are mapped out, rules on rider formation are given, and the police are contacted for help during the ride. All of this effort insures that every rider participating goes home safe, and that communities can enjoy the fun. But that’s not what happened on Sunday July 24th. Could… read more
What does it take to be considered one of the best personal injury attorneys? This is a question that Expertise.com has sought to answer. After conducting an analysis of 295 personal injury attorneys in Colorado Springs, Expertise named Tom Metier and Metier Law Firm among the top 20. The website used six categories to conduct… read more
