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.
What rights do the incarcerated in our country have? Many are surprised to learn that the inmates in our prison systems do maintain certain rights guaranteed to them by law. Principle among those rights is good health. So, why was an inmate denied medical care in a Douglas County jail? Our prisons and jails are… read more
When you file a personal injury claim, you often must attend a deposition if your case goes to trial. This is your chance to tell your side of the story, but it is also a chance for your personal injury attorney to find out whether you will be able to testify before a jury. As… read more
In 1994, a 79-year-old woman went to court after spilling a McDonalds hot coffee in her lap. The victim was awarded $2 million in a verdict that was later reduced to under $600,000. Now a new scalding tea lawsuit here in Colorado bears a striking resemblance to the “Hot Coffee” case, but this time Starbucks… read more
On July 29th, one of the three major credit reporting companies in the country discovered it had been hacked. Equifax claims the breach started at around mid-May and it claims that the personal information of around 143 million U.S. consumers may have been exposed. That’s almost half of the country! Has your personal data been… read more
It’s been rough for Denver-based Chipotle Mexican Grill. The company has been rocked by food quality scandals over the past few years, and investors are not pleased. Will the company face ruin as more lawsuits start to pile up? Is Chipotle Lying about the Safety of Its Food? Right now, Chipotle is dealing with a… read more
Safety training could be the difference in life and death depending on what occupation you are working in. There are many training requirements that employers legally must adhere to when it comes to safety. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states that safety training must be given to employers in in a language and vocabulary… read more
Toy manufacturers do not always follow the rules set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and toys can be released that contain high amounts of lead. When toys are sold that contain defects or other unsafe mechanisms, children can be permanently injured. According to the CPSC, all toys manufactured after August 14, 2011 are… read more
Colorado became the first state in U.S. history to legalize cannabis, and since its inception into state law, some critics have argued that stoned driving will lead to more car accidents. One unfortunate 23-year-old Colorado man may end up becoming a stoned driving statistic after he slammed into the back of a police cruiser and… read more
In early November, two motorists died when a semi-truck driver struck them as they were pulled over to the side of the highway. Changing a flat tire or pulling over on the side of a highway can be a risky endeavor for some motorists, and that is why Colorado safety officials are asking motorists to… read more
Hundreds of thousands of Americans will enter emergency rooms this year to receive treatment for a traumatic brain injury. Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), are the most common TBI seen by health care providers. Even mild traumatic brain injuries, if sustained repeatedly, are capable of causing long-term mental health problems and cognitive deficits.… read more
