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.
Ricardo Portillo, 46, died on May 4, after sustaining a traumatic brain injury on April 27. Portillo was officiating a recreational soccer game when he issued a foul to one of the players who then punched him. Witnesses say he was writing down notes when the player punched him in the side of the head.… read more
Three men owe their lives to the extraordinary acts of the Wyoming police and eye witnesses who aided them. On April 22, Troy Milton, Jacques Strong, and Clarence Lewis were involved in a near fatal car accident when they crashed into the side of a turning semi truck. Thankfully, no one was killed in the… read more
Just outside of Greeley on April 3, Alexander Heit made a dangerous and ultimately fatal decision while driving. The 22-year-old picked up his cellphone and began typing out a reply to a text message he had just received from a friend. The University of North Colorado student began drifting into oncoming traffic while typing out… read more
Four days before last Christmas, Jessica Owen’s life was turned upside down when she and her family were involved in a horrible accident. Jessica, her parents, brother, sister and brother-in-law were traveling on Highway 2 near Stevens Pass when a tree fell onto their SUV. The impact killed both of her parents and caused a… read more
The Speer Boulevard overpass in Denver is over 60 years old. The most recent safety rating of the bridge scored it at a 60.4 out of a possible 100. If a bridge scores less than a safety rating of 50, it is in need of extensive repairs or replacement to ensure its integrity. However, after… read more
How To Prevent Workplace Deaths In this video on construction safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) illustrates some of the preventative techniques that can save lives. This is important for Wyoming since workplace deaths and injuries are on the rise. So how can we avert injuries while working on-the-job? The deputy director of Wyoming’s… read more
This video highlights some of the reasons Colorado State University (CSU) is one of the most military-friendly schools in the country. Among those reasons is the New Start Program, an assistance program designed to help students who are also military veterans and sustained injuries like a traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that make it difficult for… read more
Sophomore Marc Mustoe was the most likely choice for coaches to put into the open starting left tackle position until he was involved in a bicycle accident this January. On January 21 at around 7:00 p.m., Mustoe was on his mountain bike riding home after a workout on campus when he was struck by a… read more
A police officer responding to the scene of a two-car accident on Interstate 70 suffered injuries when another vehicle struck one of the cars involved in the car crash. According to KCNC-TV, the incident occurred near the southbound Interstate 25 exit ramp in the “Mousetrap.” The personal injuries the officer sustained are reported as being… read more
Icy roads and careless driving are two factors police believe contributed to the multiple crashes that occurred on March 23 in Glenwood Canyon, leaving several people with serious injuries. Colorado State Patrol reported that a pickup driven by 18-year-old Hailey Wells lost control on Interstate 70’s slushy-like roadway. The truck violently struck a nearby bridge… read more
