As a parent, there’s nothing you won’t do to protect your child. Unfortunately, no matter how cautious some parents are, the negligence of others leads to serious injuries that can last a lifetime. In this section of the Metier Law Firm blog, we discuss recent headlines relating to child injuries, answer questions about child injuries, and provide you with tips about what to do if your child is injured.
If your child has been injured due to the negligence of another party, contact Metier Law Firm. Our child injury attorneys will help you and your family pursue justice and maximum compensation.
When a Parker mother arrived at the daycare to pick up her son, she was met by a teacher at the door. The teacher informed the woman that her child and another boy had gotten into a marker fight. That’s when the boy told his mother that his throat hurt. An abrasion on the boy’s… read more
Have you ever watched A Christmas Story? In this classic holiday movie, a young boy wants a BB gun for Christmas, but his parents tell him no because he’ll shoot his eye out. When the boy does get a BB gun, he does almost shoot his eye out, and though this scene was played for… read more
On October 18, a reckless driver caused a six-car pileup on I-25, injuring one adult and one child in the process. According to reports, a white pickup truck was traveling southbound on I-25 near Mountain Vista early that afternoon. Witnesses say the driver failed to notice that he was approaching a construction zone, so he… read more
The Colorado Court of Appeals is turning a trial into a learning experience by hearing oral arguments at Central High School on October 16. The event is part of Courts in the Community, an outreach program sponsored by the Colorado Judicial Branch to show students how the American court system works. Judges will hear one… read more
A three-year-old Colorado boy drowned in a neighbor’s pool during a visit with his grandparents. The victim’s father has filed a wrongful death suit against the couple, alleging that their negligent supervision directly caused the boy’s death. In July 2013, the boy’s family was visiting the grandparents before a relative was deployed to Afghanistan. According… read more
A new study is showing that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect teen girls differently than teen boys. The study gathered data from more than 9,000 students from grades 7 through 12, and researchers determined that 1 in 5 of those teens had suffered a TBI in their lifetime. Their findings were published in PLOS ONE,… read more
In January 2012, a 13-year-old skier died in an avalanche at a Vail Mountain ski run. Now, a Broomfield County District Court judge is allowing the boy’s parents to sue Vail Resorts for punitive damages. On the day of the accident, the teenager was on a Prima Cornice ski run with several friends. Vail had… read more
Metier Law Firm believes that all children have the right to a safe and happy childhood. Unfortunately, early episodes of abuse and neglect can rob many children of a carefree childhood experience. Realities for Children has supported at-risk youth and victims of child abuse for more than 20 years. The organization works with 25 local… read more
Pedestrians walking along busy streets are the slowest and least protected bodies on the road. Speeding may seem like a relatively victimless crime, but faster speeds lead to more serious accidents. In a pedestrian collision, the driver’s speed could mean the difference between life and death. At 20 mph, pedestrians have a 95 percent chance… read more
A district court judge has refused to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit against Vail Resorts, which alleges that the ski company is responsible for the death of a 13-year-old avalanche victim. In January 2012, the upper section of a ski run called Prima Cornice was closed for “safety reasons” due to poor snow conditions. The… read more
