Metier Law Firm is dedicated to helping injured victims and their families find comfort, safety, and strength when they need it most. We’re also dedicated to helping our communities stay safe and informed, and this section of our blog contains a wealth of information you can use to educate yourself about various aspects of personal injury law. We discuss motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, car accidents, and other serious injuries. We also discuss what to do after being injured, what to expect when working with a personal injury attorney, and so much more. We update our blog with new content frequently, so check back often for the latest news and updates.
A 37-year-old Utah Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) officer was killed in an off duty truck accident in Wyoming, according to Seattle PI. The accident happened on September 24. The officer, Keith Fullenkamp, had been hunting elk in Colorado and was on his way back to Utah when his pickup truck was struck by a… read more
On August 31, former U.S. national road champion Dale Stetina suffered life-threatening injuries in a bicycle accident near Boulder, Colorado. According to Velo News, he has started showing improvement over the last two weeks. Despite wearing a helmet, Stetina suffered a traumatic brain injury when he fell from his bike while trying to avoid hitting… read more
An August 24 Weld County car accident killed a tow truck driver and left a CSP trooper injured, according to Fox 31 in Denver. The tow truck driver, 47, was from Aurora and worked for C & J Auto Service. He and the trooper were at the scene of an earlier single vehicle accident on Highway… read more
A September 6 tractor-trailer rollover following a collision with a car forced the closure of the eastbound lanes of I-70 near Georgetown for several hours. According to the Denver Post, the truck-car accident, which left the highway covered with debris, happened about 8 a.m. The car and truck collided, which led to the car being… 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
The Fort Collins Coloradoan is reporting that a woman was killed and two other people were seriously injured in a fatal car accident north of Fort Collins. The accident happened on the afternoon of September 10 on Terry Lake Road about 50 feet north of the Richards Lake Road/Larimer County Road 52E intersection. According to… 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
According to Fox 21 News, a driver died in a two-car accident on September 5 in Colorado Springs. The driver who was killed is reported to have been at fault for the accident, which occurred on West Fontanero Street and involved a car traveling westbound crossing over into the eastbound lanes. The police arrived at… read more
G2K Corp., a Lakewood, Colorado metal fabricator, has been fined $82,600 for allegedly exposing its workers to crushing hazards. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed the fine after issuing 13 citations to G2K for safety violations, including citations for willful and repeat violations, according to an OSHA news release. The… read more
ABC 7News in Denver is reporting that a car erupted in flames and exploded after it was involved in a car accident in Colorado Springs. According to Colorado Springs police, the car caught on fire after another car rear-ended it near the intersection of Highway 115 and Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard. A fire truck arrived on the… read more
