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.
On June 12, a hit-and-run driver was convicted on several charges stemming from a fatal car crash that killed a mother and her three-year-old son. Last July, the hit-and-run driver was traveling southbound near Judge Orr Road and Log Road when she failed to stop at a stop sign. Her SUV barreled into the intersection… read more
As the Fourth of July approaches, many will be tempted to take advantage of Colorado’s rivers and lakes to beat the heat. Enjoy the sunshine, but make sure to keep a close watch on children and loved ones around the water. Accidents can happen quickly. So far this year, 13 people have drowned in Colorado’s… read more
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can be especially difficult for children and adolescents, due to the social, academic and physical challenges they are already experiencing. Until recently, doctors believed that injured teens had only a year to regain their mental abilities before permanent damage prevented further improvement. A new study disputes that assumption, showing that by… read more
Metier Law Firm has chosen to expand its support of Realities for Children, a local organization that supports Larimer County children who have been victims of abuse or neglect. Metier has opted to provide the non-profit with monthly support, making the law firm a gold level member in the organization. Realities for Children provides essential… read more
Researchers and youth soccer officials are debating if heading the ball should be banned from the sport after studies show signs of traumatic brain injury. A study from the Albert Einstein School of Medicine found that even amateur players who regularly headed the ball had poorer memories, consistent with patients who had traumatic brain injury.… read more
According to the Review Journal, a crowd gathered in remembrance of the 14-year-old girl who was fatally hit by a pick-up truck on November 9. The truck hit a group of three pedestrians, but the other two victims survived. The teen’s vigil, located at the intersection of Blue Diamond and Cimarron Roads, was cut short… read more
A 12-year-old boy was killed in a three-vehicle accident in Fountain, Colorado on September 23, according to a report by NBC 5 in Colorado Springs. The accident happened at the intersection of Plaza Boulevard and CO 85/87. The 12-year-old was the lone fatality of the wreck, but several others were injured, including a five-week-old girl,… read more
Late last month, NBC 9News in Denver reported the results of an analysis of local traffic data concerning the worst intersections for pedestrian-car accidents. The report was compiled by 9News’ 9Wants to Know from information provided by Denver Public Works from pedestrian accidents between 2010 and 2012. According to the data, pedestrian-auto accidents from 2010… read more
On May 31, an accident at a carnival in Riverton, Wyoming sent a 16-year-old girl to a Denver hospital with head trauma, according to County 10. The accident occurred at the North Star Amusements Carnival at the Fremont County Fairgrounds. According to the Riverton Police, the girl was injured riding a “bungee jumping” amusement. [map… read more
Last month, two 17-year-old girls were severely injured while parasailing in Florida, according to ABC News. Fox 59 in Indianapolis reported that the teens, Alexis Fairchild and Sidney Good, who are from Huntington, Indiana and were on vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida when the accident occurred, were parasailing in tandem when their towrope broke… read more
