The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) recently conducted a survey on dangerous driving habits in our state. Results gathered by the study may show why there were 607 fatal motor vehicle accidents in Colorado last year, a 24 percent increase over the last two years. According to the study, Colorado drivers admitted to the following:… read more
Things you shouldn’t do in Denver: Lick a lamppost in the winter, criticize the Broncos, ride your motorcycle recklessly. All of these things will get you harsh looks in Denver, but one of them could cost you your motorcycle… Could the Denver Police Destroy Your Ride? On July 24th, the streets of Denver rumbled with… read more
Intersections are dangerous places for motorists. However, some intersections are truly horrific and are more likely to cause car accidents. TIME located the most dangerous intersection in the country by scouring data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Pennsylvania road discussed by TIME has many of the common characteristics associated with dangerous… read more
Tom Metier, the senior managing partner of Metier Law Firm, has secured the largest personal injury verdict in Colorado’s history after completing a two-week trial in Denver District Court. The lawsuit focused on a claim of negligence against an at-fault driver and a product liability claim against a seatbelt manufacturer. Tom represented a Colorado woman… read more
We have all seen drivers freaking out behind the wheel, tailgating, speeding ahead of other vehicles and flipping the bird. Some of you reading this blog post might even be guilty of these behaviors. Road rage is common across the nation. A new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study has discovered 80 percent of Americans… read more
Losing a motorcycle to theft is one of the worst disasters that can befall a rider. Fortunately, the Denver Police Department has released tips that can help riders avoid theft. Add multiple security devices. Ignition and brake locks can prevent thieves from stealing your motorcycle. According to a Reddit post where a motorcycle thief described… read more
Denver’s notorious intersections are making headlines again, and social media is abuzz with discussion of heavy traffic and car accidents. Intersections can be exceptionally dangerous for motorists, as many drivers change lanes, make dangerous turns or become distracted while passing through. According to Westword, a local press outlet, the most dangerous intersection in Denver is… read more
A drunk driver crashed into a Denver police officer while he was in the process of pulling over another suspected impaired motorist. According to the Denver Police Department, the officer was badly injured, suffering a fractured jaw, a spinal cord injury and five broken ribs. An arrest affidavit claims the officer suffered permanent injury and… read more
