A new proposal from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) could help protect motorists from rear-end truck accidents, which occur when vehicles slam through the underside of trucks. The proposal would require stronger underride guards on semi-trucks, the barriers that hang underneath the backside of trucks. Rear-end truck accidents are brutal, and it is… read more
This past weekend, Metier Law Firm helped sponsor Bikes For Tykes, an event held every December by Realities For Children. Bikes For Tykes provides gifts in the form of bicycles, helmets and safety gear to Colorado children who have been the victims of abuse or neglect. For children going through times of darkness, these gifts… read more
It’s that time of the year again, and if you haven’t got the biker you love something extra special for the holidays, time is running out. But what do you get the motorcyclist in your life? Here’s some options you may not have thought of yet… Gift Guide For The Motorcyclist In Your Family Gear:… read more
A Colorado entrepreneur recently spoke to local press outlets about what inspired him to create a device that could help prevent distracted driving accidents. In 2008, the entrepreneur was supposed to meet with a potential business partner, but tragedy changed everything. Instead of showing up for the meeting, the business partner was struck and killed… read more
Back in September, a Denver Sheriff’s Department deputy was off duty and enjoying a ride on his motorcycle when something went wrong. The 53-year-old was riding down South Santa Fe Drive when he collided with another vehicle. He was taken to the hospital where he spent two days fighting for his life, but the officer’s… read more
Some toys sold this Christmas are making national headlines for serious safety flaws that could injure children. Most recently, a popular hoverboard has gained national attention for exploding without warning. The hoverboard, or self-balancing scooter, uses lithium ion batteries as a power source. After a family in Louisiana lost their home to an exploding hoverboard,… read more
Motorcyclists are better drivers than you. Don’t believe me? Maybe you’ll believe a new study from the British Isles. Motorcyclists Are Better Drivers Than You! Equity Red Star, one of Britain’s top insurers, recently sorted through a mountain of insurance policies—200 million of them—and found out some interesting details about people who ride motorcycles. People… read more
Colorado transportation officials have released information showing a 15 percent increase in auto collisions with wildlife. Collisions with wildlife were responsible for 3,960 auto accidents in 2014, an increase of 15 percent since 2013. Of those 3,960 accidents, 287 caused injuries and six were fatal. Fall and winter seasons cause migrations of wild animals, many… read more
While riding with a friend down Interstate 25, a 69-year-old rider was passed by a swerving car that cut him off and engaged its emergency brake. The motorcyclist slammed into the stopped car and was then accosted by the infuriated driver. When police finally arrived, the car driver was arrested and the 69-year-old motorcyclist was… read more
Lithium-ion batteries used in e-cigarettes have been blamed for several explosions, some of which have catastrophically injured unsuspecting consumers. For one Colorado Springs man, the force from his exploding e-cigarette knocked out several of his teeth, caused a spinal cord injury and burned his face. After the explosion, he was rushed to the hospital where… read more
