Auto accident survivors sometimes suffer from more than physical injuries. In some cases, the mental anguish of surviving traumatic experiences can leave people emotionally scarred for the rest of their lives. Mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common after surviving auto accidents. PTSD is a serious anxiety disorder, which can cause… read more
Famous people with stunning collections of motorcycles are in abundance, with some spending more than $100,000 on their bikes. Here are five celebrities who enjoy collecting and riding motorcycles. Tom Cruise owns several motorcycles, and not just in movies like Mission: Impossible. The actor owns a Vyrus 987 C3 4V, an Italian-made motorcycle which was… read more
Two network security researchers recently demonstrated how to hack computerized vehicles with a laptop. In a display for Wired magazine, the two researchers hijacked the controls of a Jeep Cherokee carrying a reporter. According to the researchers, they could access the wireless service connecting the vehicles to a mobile phone network. This allowed control over… read more
Complaints of loud motorcycles have prompted the Casper City Council to propose a new ordinance that would limit vehicle noise within city limits. Casper City Council met two weeks ago to discuss the new ordinance, mentioning a desire to limit exhaust fumes and noise. An article in the Casper Journal described the new ordinance, specifically… read more
The City of Fort Collins Traffic Operations (CFCTO) has launched several road construction projects in an attempt to improve traffic and pedestrian safety. As a public research organization, the CFCTO is tasked with studying and improving traffic infrastructure. According to The Collegian, a paper produced by Colorado State University, the projects are aimed at developing… read more
Smart phones are starting to play a greater role in improving motorcycle safety. New smart phone apps can allow riders to instantly diagnose mechanical issues, call for emergency services, and help locate missing motorcyclists. A major manufacturer of electric motorcycles recently designed an app that can communicate with its bikes to diagnose problems. Riders can… read more
Researchers affiliated with the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered why some children recover faster than others from traumatic brain injuries. According to the researchers, myelin, the protective fatty tissue that surrounds the brain, has some significance in determining the likelihood for recovery in children. Researchers assigned cognitive tasks to 32 children aged… read more
Free Attorney Advice for Motorcycle Accident Victims Injury attorney Tom Meiter and the injury lawyers of the Metier Law Firm regularly participate in the annual Realities Ride and Rally. This event aims to raise funds for children at risk while also paying tribute to our military veterans. As part of the Law Tigers, an organization… read more
Riders Rally for Veteran’s Benefits Law Tigers, a group of injury lawyer motorcycle enthusiasts, joined with motorcycle dealerships across town to support homeless veterans. Colorado’s motorcycle community is tight-knit and devoted to helping others, including those who fought for our country and struggle to survive today. Tom Metier, the firm’s senior managing partner and head… read more
Realities Ride 2013 Injury Attorneys Support Realities for Children Charities Tom Metier and the injury lawyers of Metier Law Firm are honored to be a part of Law Tigers, an organization who recently acted as a corporate sponsor for the 2013 Realities Ride and Rally fundraiser. This year, the Realities Ride and Rally motorcycle event… read more
