We have all seen drivers freaking out behind the wheel, tailgating, speeding ahead of other vehicles and flipping the bird. Some of you reading this blog post might even be guilty of these behaviors. Road rage is common across the nation. A new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study has discovered 80 percent of Americans… read more
It has been a rocky year for Volkswagen. Not only were their vehicles finally added to the huge Takata airbag inflator recall, but the automaker was also embroiled in scandal. The event aptly named Dieselgate has put VW on the hook for up to $35 billion in fines. That means the manufacturer might need to… read more
Distracted truck drivers can endanger the safety of other motorists. However, distractions do not always involve mobile phones or devices. For example, truckers can become distracted by fidgeting with their radios or eating behind the wheel. Unfortunately, distracted commercial drivers frequently cause serious car accidents. We can use a recent truck accident that occurred in… read more
It’s a scene that many motorcyclists are very familiar with… A motorcyclist approaches an intersection, a driver doesn’t see the motorcyclist, the driver turns in front of the motorcyclist. The resulting crash kills many riders, and a woman from Green Mountain Falls fell victim to a crash like this on June 25th. So is there… read more
A popular new smartphone app is causing concerns among transportation officials across the country. Unlike other video game apps, Pokémon Go uses smartphone cameras to bring the game to life. Pokémon was a popular animated television show and handheld video game in the late 1990s. However, many Pokémon Go players are adults playing for nostalgic… read more
Here at the Metier Law Firm, we like to do more than just ride. We like to help. That’s why we go the extra step and participate in events like Reality Ride for Children, Forever Family Ride, and Children’s Hospital Toy Run. It’s important to give back to the community and help those who are… read more
A fatal car accident involving a Tesla Model S has raised questions about the safety of vehicles with automatic driving features. Tesla’s Model S uses Autopilot, a built-in feature that utilizes cameras and sensors to guide vehicles and apply brakes. Why did the Tesla Model S accident happen? According to Tesla, the accident happened because… read more
It’s dead, Jim. The Honda CBR600RR is dead… If you live in the European Union that is. Is The CBR600RR Dead? Next year the EU is rolling out its new Euro4 emissions regulations, and many motorcycles of the 600cc variety won’t meet this new standard. That means a whole lot of manufacturers are going to… read more
If you live in Colorado and have a heavy foot while driving, you may want to spend some time reading our blog. Speeding can cause rollovers, loss of control and is certain to increase the severity of car accidents. However, speeding has other risk factors that are especially problematic in our state. Speeding can shorten… read more
You saw it in Avengers: Age of Ultron, you saw it featured in magazine articles, but for the past two years, the Harley-Davidson Livewire has remained a snow leopard—seen so rarely that most people think it doesn’t exist. Well, looks like Harley might be ready to pull the curtain off and let you go for… read more
