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.
Our Denver injury lawyers want to wish you and your loved ones a happy and festive New Year’s! Remember to have fun, stay safe and designate a sober driver if you go to parties or bars. Have a great 2013!… read more
This holiday season, our firm wishes you and your family all the best, and reminds you to be cautious if you have to venture out. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data, more than 40 percent of fatal accidents during Christmas and New Year’s involve alcohol. Here are a couple of simple tips… read more
The Colorado Springs Air Force Base has a unique tradition. Every year during the first snowfall, freshman cadets try to throw their cadet sergeant into a snow bank. Air Force officials do not endorse or authorize the “First Shirt/First Snow” activity, which has reportedly grown increasingly violent over the years. This year, 27 students sustained… read more
In the wake of the Aurora theater shooting, the Community First Foundation established the Aurora Victim Relief Fund to raise money for the survivors and victims’ family members. It raised approximately $5 million. Recently, the fund’s “special master” Ken Feinberg announced the breakdown of the fund’s money: family members of the 12 deceased victims and… read more
Industrial accidents are some of the most complex incidents in the workplace when it comes to assigning responsibility. A tool or piece of machinery may have failed, in which case the manufacturer is responsible for a defective product. The employee’s supervisor may have failed to provide adequate training. A negligent worker, despite proper training, could… read more
On Monday, we wrote about a tragic natural gas accident that took the life of one worker and injured two others at a Colorado Encana Corp. location. While these kinds of accidents are statistically rare, they are often devastating and fatal. Natural Gas Accident Statistics A search for “Natural Gas” in the Occupational Health and… read more
Encana Corp. has not released the names of the deceased or injured workers involved in a “high-pressure gas release” incident that took place at its eastern Colorado location. The man who died was a 60-year-old contractor who worked for BGH Gas Test Operating Inc.; two of the injured men also worked for that company, and… read more
This week we discussed the accidents and injuries that took place at the 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, aka Race to the Clouds. Attending an event like this carries some risk – your ticket might even say something to the effect of “Enter at your own risk” – but the event planners and site… read more
Earlier this week we wrote about the sudden apartment fire that engulfed the Fitz Apartments in Aurora, Colorado. Two people did not escape the fire, and 15 more sustained serious injuries. Our thoughts are with the survivors and victims’ families. This is a shocking and overwhelming event to deal with; the event itself might cause… read more
Last week, an apartment fire in Aurora, Colo. claimed the lives of two people and injured 15 others. Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire. However, if it had been an act of negligence on the part of the property owners, the residents would have certain legal rights. Resident Rights and Landlord Negligence… read more
