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.
The New York Daily News reported that two Colorado men, 36 and 59-years-old, were driving to Cripple Creek, the popular casino destination, when the later suddenly fainted and the truck flew off the highway and crashed. The driver, who lost consciousness due to a diabetic episode, died upon impact. The passenger survived, albeit immobilized. The… read more
According to the Review Journal, a crowd gathered in remembrance of the 14-year-old girl who was fatally hit by a pick-up truck on November 9. The truck hit a group of three pedestrians, but the other two victims survived. The teen’s vigil, located at the intersection of Blue Diamond and Cimarron Roads, was cut short… read more
According to CBS 8 News Now, a Las Vegas woman was recently injured by two pit bulls on the afternoon of December 2. Police reports say that the victim was walking her own dogs near Tropicana Avenue and McLeod Drive, when two pit bulls attacked the woman and her dogs. Initially both pit bulls attacked… read more
According to Denver’s ABC 7, police discovered the victim of a hit and run near Kenton Street and East 4th Way around 10:20 p.m. on December 2. The female victim was barely alive upon discovery. Police summoned emergency crews to take her to the hospital, but she died en route. The victim’s neighbors were visibly… read more
In a rare, equestrian tragedy, a series of automobiles collided with a horse in the middle of Interstate 76 in Wiggins, Colorado. Initially, a Dodge Caravan driven by a husband and wife collided with the horse. The 66-year-old spouse died on impact. Witnesses say that as the car collided with the horse, it appeared as… read more
As winter rolls into Colorado, drivers should be cautious of slippery roads. Recently, there have been two instances of drivers losing control of their motor vehicles, crashing and dying. On November 21, a 20 and 18-year-old were driving east in their Mazda on Weld County Road in Weld County. According to the Colorado State Patrol,… read more
According to NPR.org, explosives used in the Revenue Virginius Mine of Ouray, Colorado on November 16 left lingering carbon monoxide in the mine. The leftover carbon monoxide killed two and injured 20 miners the next day. Miners typically carry gas detection devices that sound an alarm at the presence of carbon monoxide. A manager of… read more
Around 6 pm on November 6, a white 2003 Infiniti sedan was driving north on Shields Street alongside a bicyclist. As the pair approached Birch Street, the cyclist shifted across two lanes of traffic preparing to turn. The cyclist, a 21-year-old Colorado State University Student, collided with the white sedan and fell to the ground.… read more
Fort Collins, a bike friendly college town in Colorado, has experienced a remarkable increase in the number of bicycle accidents in recent years. Indeed, the rate of bicycle to car crashes has increased 30 percent over the past decade according to The Colorodoan. A municipal report recently released shows the fault leaning on the side… read more
A November 9 head-on car accident in Denver led to one death and one arrest, according to The Denver Post. “The collision happened at about 5 a.m.,” Raquel Lopez, spokesperson for the Denver Police Department, told The Post. The fatal car accident took place at the intersection of Federal Boulevard and Virginia Avenue. It resulted in… read more
