Safety Lawyer

Thank you for taking the time to explore all of the resources and information we’ve added to our website. At Metier Law Firm, our goal is to educate the communities we serve and help others reduce their risk of suffering a catastrophic injury. In this section of our blog, you can find helpful articles about how to stay safe on the road, informative posts about recent personal injury headlines, answers to frequently asked questions, and so much more. We update our blog often, so please check back regularly for updates. You can also follow our Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter pages to keep up with all of the latest information.

How Will Brain Injury Awareness Month Help Individuals with TBIs?

The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has launched Brain Injury Awareness Month for this March, which will coordinate a national campaign aimed at educating the public on the incidence and needs of individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Also known as the “Not Alone Campaign”, organizers are seeking to spread awareness on how families… read more

Are Commercial Truck Drivers Tested for Drugs and Alcohol?

Motorists should have the expectation that other drivers are operating their vehicle responsibly, and that is especially true when it comes to large commercial trucks weighing in at 80,000 pounds. Fortunately, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates the trucking industry and regularly requires companies to test drivers who would otherwise put other motorists… read more

Will Colorado’s Law Requiring Snow Tires Improve Driver Safety?

Citizens of Colorado are familiar with the punishing conditions winter weather can unleash. Driving in snowy or icy conditions can prove to be exceptionally difficult even for the most experienced drivers. In response to the high numbers of car and truck accidents across the state, the Colorado House of Representatives has proposed legislation that would… read more

Do Regulations Help Prevent Truck Accidents?

Commercial trucks weigh up to 80,000 pounds and travel at speeds of 55 miles per hour or more, making them the most lethal vehicles on our roads. Due to the potential for trucks to inflict maximum levels of devastation in the event of an accident, federal regulations exist to set rules in place so truck… read more

Toys with Unsafe Levels of Lead Are Still Being Sold to Parents

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

Are Current Methods for Detecting Concussions Effective?

We have written previous blogs discussing how concussions can affect football players, but they can also affect people other than athletes, and unfortunately, more and more Americans are falling victim to this increasingly common type of traumatic brain injury. The number of concussions sustained by Americans has gone up 70 percent over the last 10… read more