A 66-year-old Loveland motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital after being thrown from his motorcycle on September 9. The rider was traveling north on North Garfield Avenue when a Toyota Camry merged into his lane. The 83-year-old driver failed to notice the motorcyclist and the two collided. The driver did not sustain any injuries, but… read more
The mother of a young girl is lucky to be alive after a texting and driving mishap left her impaled on a highway guardrail. The New York Daily News reported that the woman had dropped her daughter off at school in Elizabeth, Colorado, when she sent a “voice text” on her phone. She claims she… read more
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is recalling 126,000 of its Gold Wing touring motorcycles for issues with the rear brake. Problems with the secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brake to drag on some bikes, increasing the likelihood of an accident. Friction between the road and the defective part may also generate heat, and could… read more
A Supreme Court has ruled against an in-home caretaker who was injured by an Alzheimer’s patient. In a 5-2 ruling, the judges decided that the caretaker would not be allowed to sue the patient or her husband for battery, negligence or premises liability. The ruling was based largely on the caregiver’s “assumption of risk.” The… read more
An adventurous group of history nuts and motorcycle enthusiasts are driving cross-country on antique motorcycles, some of them in period gear. In total, 98 bikers showed up to participate in the 2014 Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run. The ambitious riders plan to travel nearly 4,000 miles across America, hoping to arrive in Tacoma, Washington by September… read more
A revolutionary new product called Brainscope may soon be able to detect traumatic brain injuries in the field, allowing for quicker detection, and, ideally, better treatment. The device is a handheld, non-invasive tool that uses electrodes to monitor brain activity and detect traumatic brain injuries (TBI). According to reports, the machine detects 96 percent of… read more
An 83-year-old Golden man was sentenced to six years in a halfway house for a motorcycle accident that killed a Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy. The accident happened back in January, on Colorado 93 near West 68th Avenue. According to reports, the reckless driver was going more than 75 mph in a 55 mph zone when… read more
An upscale hotel in Snowmass Village is the defendant in a premises liability lawsuit after a hotel guest mistakenly drank from a glass of bleach water. The hotel does not argue that the incident happened, but they do not believe it created a “dangerous situation” under Colorado law. In February 2011, a server at the… read more
The terrorist attack on the World Trade Center buildings was one of the most defining moments in American history. Metier Law Firm would like to take a moment to remember that day, and express gratitude towards the brave service men and women who defend us overseas. All Americans should see this day as an opportunity… read more
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Thunder in the Rockies, Colorado’s largest bike rally. Organizers estimated that at least 40,000 bikers descended on the Loveland Harley-Davidson to check out vintage bikes, see stunt riders and commune with fellow motorcyclists. A Fort Collins stunt team known as Suicidal Lifestyles performed awe-inspiring stunts on “crotch-rocket” motorcycles… read more
