FORT COLLINS, CO – August 18, 2015 –Tom Metier, senior managing partner of the Metier Law Firm, was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016. Metier was selected in the fields of Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Since it was first published… read more
Colorado transportation officials are alarmed over the high number of fatal motorcycle accidents this year. Four of the 52 fatal motorcycle accidents have occurred in Larimer County. To reduce fatal motorcycle accidents, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has launched two safety campaigns. The first campaign, Ride Wise, is aimed at teaching motorcyclists defensive riding… read more
Concussions are sometimes referred to as mild-traumatic brain injuries, but they are still very serious and potentially fatal. In 2004, high school football player Jake Snakenberg had been injured in a game with another school, unaware he had received a concussion. For several days, Jake had a strange tingling sensation in his hands and no… read more
Unexpected dangers from road obstacles can pose a significant threat to riders, especially unpredictable wildlife. In Wyoming, a wave of motorcycle accidents involving wildlife has led to several injuries. The mayor of Pasco, a city in Washington, was injured in a motorcycle accident after colliding with a stray sheep. Pasco Mayor Matt Watkins broke his… read more
Two types of damages can be awarded in personal injury lawsuits, non-economic and economic. When someone is injured, he or she may be unable to return to work, have astronomical hospital bills or other direct costs associated with an injury, such as physical therapy and home modifications. These are considered economic damages: you can directly… read more
In a country where distracted driving has become endemic, riders need an edge to stay visible. Failure to spot riders has become a major cause of motorcycle accidents. It may look dorky, but standing out to other motorists can save your life. Bright clothing, flashy colors, reflective stickers and high-powered LED lights can make your… read more
A recent car accident in Lakewood took the life of a 51-year-old woman and injured a small boy. Authorities suspect the driver responsible for the accident was distracted. The accident comes at a time when Colorado law enforcement officers are attempting a statewide crackdown on distracted driving. In 2013, there were 200 deaths involving distracted… read more
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has launched a new motorcycle safety campaign. Using billboards, radio spots, bus signs and web banners, CDOT hopes to remind motorists to look twice for riders. A radio spot devised for the motorcycle safety campaign uses a chorus of deep-voiced riders singing the classic Simple Minds song, “Don’t You… read more
Researchers affiliated with the University of Michigan have released a report suggesting women suffer more symptoms from concussions than men do. According to the researchers, women have more severe symptoms and poorer cognitive performance immediately after sustaining concussions. Women scored three points higher on symptom severity than men and reported almost twice as many symptoms.… read more
Some riders enjoy open roads and others favor beautiful trails, but an Australian stunt rider has shown the world he prefers the harsh waves of Tahiti. In a very dangerous but visually incredible stunt, Robbie Maddison used a modified KTM 300 motocross bike to surf. You read that correctly – someone used a motorcycle as… read more
