On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jun 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
It is the law in Colorado: every motorist must carry liability coverage that kicks in when he or she causes injury in an auto accident. Even so, according to the Insurance Research Council, 15 percent of Colorado motorists are uninsured, and a great many more drive...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jun 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
More people are enjoying the benefits of riding a motorcycle than ever before. Not only are motorcycles often less expensive to own and operate than cars and trucks, they are also more environmentally friendly than many cars, allow the rider to use the carpool lane...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jun 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
With an increasingly global food supply chain comes a greater need for regulation and control over the quality of food imported into, and produced in, the United States. Recent E. coli and salmonella outbreaks in household staples such as peanut butter, eggs and...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jun 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Accidents in which a driver backs up and runs over someone are devastating and far too common. Over 200 people a year are killed in this type of car accident and 17,000 people are injured. Nearly half of the victims who die in these accidents are children, most of...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jun 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Car accidents involving pedestrians can be devastating. Those crossing the road are much more vulnerable than people traveling within vehicles. As a result, the injuries associated with pedestrian accidents can be catastrophic. The National Highway Traffic Safety...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jun 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
“One toke over the line,” went the refrain of an enduring rock song from the early 1970s. Interestingly, however, the puff of marijuana smoke referred to in the song occurred in a railroad station – not behind the wheel of a car.Today, in 2012,...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jun 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
For the second time, the release of a final rule that would mandate the installation of rearview cameras in all new vehicles has been delayed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The final safety rule, which was to be announced in late February 2012,...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jun 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Winter driving in Colorado, as in other mountain states, can be treacherous, especially for those unfamiliar with the challenges of cold-weather driving. By failing to recognize and account for dangerous storm conditions and snow and ice on the roadways, drivers place...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jun 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
It is illegal to drive while under the influence of drugs in Colorado. To determine whether a driver is too high to drive, law enforcement currently does not use a test similar to the one used to determine if a driver has had too much to drink, but rather uses a...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jun 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
The justice system generally works best when judges are empowered to apply the law to the facts of particular cases. Consider, for example, Colorado’s experience with requiring an ignition interlock device after certain drunk driving convictions. Since 2008,...
