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 23-year-old man recently drove into two Colorado State Patrol (CSP) cars on the evening of Saturday, January 11. The perpetrator was driving his Chevrolet pickup truck on the ramp connecting Interstates 25 and 76 when he collided with a CSP Crown Victoria parked along the ramp. The force of impact was sufficient to send… read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a set of pamphlets with recommendations for pedestrian safety. It is important to note that the responsibility to be cautious does not fall solely on the motorist or the pedestrian. Both parties must be extra vigilant and aware of one another. As such, the NHTSA recommends… read more
Two pickup trucks collided near the Fort Collins, Colorado Budweiser plant on Monday, January 6, according to a report by The Coloradoan. In addition, the pickups collided with two highly volatile electrical boxes near the intersection of Giddings and Richards Lake Roads. Police and emergency crews arrived to the scene of the accident in northeast… read more
Around 12:30 a.m., a pickup truck crashed out west of Fort Collins, Colorado in the unincorporated town of Stout on December 27, according to the Coloradoan. The victims were driving westbound on Larimer 38E, when they approached a right turn. The driver failed to maintain control of the vehicle mid-turn, and the truck spun out… read more
According to KETV 7 Omaha, a husband and wife died in a fiery car crash outside Lincoln, Nebraska. The pair was riding in a semi-trailer east on Interstate 80 on Wednesday, December 18 around 12:00 p.m. As the couple approached mile marker 396, the husband, who was driving at the time while the wife slept… read more
According to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle, a newly-constructed roundabout has already resulted in a car accident on Wednesday December 18, the day of the inaugural press conference. In total, the roundabout cost $4.5 million of fifth-penny sales tax to construct. Engineers and residents hope that the two lane roundabout located at 19th Street, Converse Avenue… read more
According to Denver 7 News, strict new drunk driving legislation will take effect come the new year and, hopefully, will promote safer roadways. Once the new law is in effect, drivers who refuse a breathalyzer or blood test will be deemed “persistent drunk driver[s].” Currently, a driver must have minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of… read more
Pedestrian accidents are on the rise in Las Vegas, Nevada this year. In 2011, there were only 72 traffic-related fatalities in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s jurisdiction. As 2013 comes to an end, recent studies have identified a total of 106 traffic-related fatalities. Most recently, a 53-year-old woman was struck by an automobile and… read more
Happy Holidays from Tom Metier and associates. We hope that you have the opportunity to spend the holiday with family and friends. In addition, we advise that you be extra vigilant and watch out for drunk drivers and icy roads. A recent Clark County crosswalk safety drive used holiday imagery to remind pedestrians and motorists… read more
According to the Coloradoan, an altercation surrounding a roadside car accident spiraled out of control, and ended in an intentional hit-and-run. A car with three passengers was heading down Colorado 115 in El Paso County on December 8, when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The car swerved off the road and rolled. Thankfully,… read more
