At Metier Law Firm, we want to be a force for good in our communities. Many of our personal injury attorneys live and work in Colorado, and this section of our blog is dedicated to discussing common safety issues facing Coloradans, providing you with tips to keep you safe on the road, and keeping you updated about laws, regulations, and notable headlines.
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[map id=”map1″ w=”375″ h=”375″ address=”Aurora, CO” marker=”no” z=”14″] A fatal motorcycle accident shut down Interstate 225 in Aurora, Colorado on May 24. The accident happened after a minivan slowed causing the motorcyclist to brake abruptly, lose control of the motorcycle and lightly hit the van. The motorcyclist fell into the right lane and was run… read more
[map id=”map1″ w=”375″ h=”375″ address=”Colorado Springs, CO” marker=”no” z=”14″] A nighttime motorcycle accident in Colorado Springs, Colorado left one man dead. Police said a 27-year-old male was headed eastbound on Rangewood when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a tree. Two nurses who witnessed the crash immediately pulled over and tried to… read more
[map id=”map1″ w=”375″ h=”375″ address=”Aurora, CO” marker=”no” z=”14″] A woman in Aurora, Colorado was killed on May 18 when the motorcycle she was on hit a car. Police reported the car was making a southbound turn when the motorcycle was still heading east on the right side. Police said the traffic lights for both vehicles… read more
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking steps towards adequately separating gasoline that contains different percentages of ethanol. This ensures that a blend of gasoline with up to 15 percent ethanol, appropriately called E15, does not end up in the gas tank of motorcycles, boats or lawn mowers. E15 is not recommended for use these… read more
Close to 1,500 Texas bikers rallied in Austin on Monday, January 28 to support a piece of legislation that would promote motorcycle safety. Most of them were members of the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association (TMRA) and the Coalition of Independent Riders. A spokesperson for the state government said that the groups typically make an annual… read more
On Monday we wrote about the fatal motorcycle accident that killed Phil Sorenson, 33, of Sioux Falls, SD. The driver who crashed into his motorcycle was texting while driving 30 MPH over the speed limit. Distracted drivers pose an immense threat to everyone on the road: the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that… read more
Pueblo, Colorado resident David Lambert is giving it his all in an attempt to become a full-time competitor in the elite American Motorcyclists Association (AMA) Superbike Series. At age 33, Lambert realizes he is not getting any younger. “That is what I have always wanted to do,” said Lambert. As owner and crew chief of… read more
