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.
An investigation into a workplace accident earlier this year has concluded that a Wyoming coal mining company failed to maintain safe equipment standards. Earlier this summer, a 25-year-old contractor was crushed to death by the upper frame of a large crane. Mine Safety and Health Administration officials determined that an oil leak allowed hydraulic pressure… read more
A 40-year-old Longmont man was sentenced earlier this month for his role in injuring a cyclist while driving on the wrong side of the road. According to the Colorado State Patrol, the driver had pulled onto the other side of the road and then moved back as the cyclists were coming around a curve. A… read more
Winter can be a dangerous time of year for drivers across the country, but the snowy and sleet covered roads in Colorado can be fatal. Consumer Reports, a well-known non-profit and consumer watchdog, have reported that many Colorado consumers may be buying imported knock-off tires that perform very poorly on snow and on ice. An… read more
A Colorado-based oil company has come under investigation after one of its workers died when a fitting blew off a rig and struck him in the head. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officials fined the same oil company $65,000 in 2012 for five serious safety violations, but ended up reaching a settlement after the… read more
Seven people in Adams County suffered injuries last week when a 100-mph street race between a Volvo and a motorcycle caused a devastating collision. During the high-speed race, the Volvo lost control and slammed into a Nissan. Two of the Nissan’s occupants were ejected from their vehicle and sustained serious injuries. Following the wreck, the… read more
A 25-year-old contractor at a local power plant has died from injuries he sustained during an 80-foot fall from a roof. Witnesses to the accident say the man had been working on a roof to repair a panel when his safety harness came unattached. Attempts to revive the man were unsuccessful and paramedics pronounced him… read more
A fracking accident in Weld County killed one and injured two others Thursday morning, November 13, 2014. Authorities say the accident happened when workers were trying to thaw out a frozen water line that had built up dangerous levels of water pressure. First responders with the Mountain View Fire Rescue estimate that the water line… read more
A Pueblo nursing home will pay a southern Colorado man more than $3 million dollars after a jury found the facility guilty of negligence. The victim is an 82-year-old man who suffers from dementia and mild cognitive difficulties. His sister enrolled him as a patient at Belmont Lodge Health Care Center in 2011. What Are… read more
On August 3, a speeding motorcycle rider popped a wheelie, ran through a red light and hit a pedestrian crossing the street in Lower Downtown Denver. After the collision, the 28-year-old motorcyclist crashed his bike and grabbed his license plate before fleeing on the back of a friend’s motorcycle. The 23-year-old victim suffered a fractured… read more
Pedestrians walking alongside busy roads are more vulnerable to injury and death than all motorists combined. Studies show that pedestrians fare better on sidewalks and clearly designated crosswalks, but drivers have to be able to read warning signals. Pedestrians can be seriously injured or even killed if drivers have trouble deciphering traffic cues. Pedestrian crossings… read more
