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Dr. Mike Hauser, a 68-year-old-podiatrist from Monument, CO, was eating cantaloupe to stay healthy while recovering from a rare blood cancer known as myeloma. He and several others eventually became horribly sick, and many died a painful death as a result of a listeria infection from the tainted fruit. Several Colorado families with similar stories… read more
In a hit-and-run collision, most drivers flee the scene to avoid responsibility for the accident, often due to alcohol or drug use. Drivers operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license or insurance have also been known to run rather than take responsibility for their mistake. While it is appalling enough for a driver to… read more
On Thursday June 5, 58-year-old Denver resident Eugene Guerra was struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident at the corner of East 48th Avenue and Clarkson Street. On Friday afternoon, the man’s 18-year-old nephew identified himself as the driver and surrendered to police. According to reports, the young man was backing a white Chevrolet pickup… read more
Tom Metier, the senior managing partner of Metier Law Firm, has been recertified as a Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. The certification indicates that the lawyer has met a higher standard of personal and professional conduct, and must be renewed every five years. The National Board of Trial Advocacy… read more
For most Americans, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is most often associated with professional athletes and war veterans, whose professions automatically put them at an increased risk of serious injury. Little do they know, one of the groups most affected by TBI receives very little media coverage and public attention: seniors and the elderly. Adults aged… read more
Authorities are reporting that a hit-and-run driver who injured two children is the wife of Aurora’s fire chief. According to reports, Adriene Garcia rear-ended a sedan that was stopped at a red light at the corner of Easy Yale Avenue and Peoria Street. When Garcia pulled up behind the car, she stopped “as though it… read more
The average American has become familiar with the term “traumatic brain injury” (TBI) due to its association with professional athletes, veterans and young people. The long-term consequences of TBI are still being uncovered, but researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) think they may have made a significant discovery. Traumatic brain injuries are dangerous because the… read more
Drivers who fall asleep at the wheel may be under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol, but they could just as easily be stressed, overworked or in the middle of a long drive. Even if their circumstances are understandable, drivers who fall asleep at the wheel are still creating a dangerous environment and putting… read more
A 43-year-old Monument man has been convicted of vehicular homicide for a Castle Rock hit-and-run that happened almost two years ago. In February 2012, Nelson Canada and an acquaintance had pulled their Ford Expedition over to the side of the road. As the driver and passenger switched places, a Ford Excursion hit Canada so hard… read more
Students with traumatic brain injury at Colorado State University are getting help navigating academic and social situations, thanks to a project called Opportunities for Postsecondary Success (OPS). More than 100 students at Colorado State University (CSU) suffer from mental disabilities, including traumatic brain injuries, autism and Asperger’s. This year, the university’s Center for Community Partnerships… read more
