On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 28, 2018 | Articles
Since the legalization of recreational marijuana, drugged driving has become a significant safety concern in Colorado. As many Lakewood residents know, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal in the state. Lawmakers have established a legal limit, and...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 28, 2018 | Articles
With Colorado leading the way, America’s legalized marijuana movement has gained considerable momentum in recent years. As marijuana use for medical and recreational purposes becomes increasingly acceptable and widespread, many traffic safety advocates are...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 28, 2018 | Articles
Driving under the influence of drugs is extremely dangerous. Drugs that can affect the ability to drive include both illegal and legal drugs. A new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study shows that drugged driving may be more widespread than previously...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 28, 2018 | Articles
In recent years, few Americans could have missed such automobile defectnews as the notorious Toyota runaway acceleration problem. However, consumers’ options when they suspect defective auto parts or faulty systems in their own vehicles are less well understood....
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 28, 2018 | Articles
For years, federal regulators lacked a proactive approach to preventing truck accidents. This year, with the step-by-step introduction of CSA 2010, or Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010, that is finally changing. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration created...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 28, 2018 | Articles
Because commercial vehicle crashes are still far too common, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has been actively seeking ways to be more proactive about safety monitoring. The result of the agency’s efforts is an initiative called Comprehensive...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 28, 2018 | Articles
An Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study shows that drivers of cars with ratings of “good” in side-impact crashes are much less likely to die in such crashes than other drivers. Good is the highest rating that IIHS awards. IIHS simulated left-side...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 28, 2018 | Articles
Many people never anticipate that their lives might be affected by a traumatic brain injury. Most people plan to graduate from high school, go to college, get a job, get married, get a house, have children, get a dog – and the list goes on. When a mild traumatic...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 28, 2018 | Articles
Three women were cycling along the North Foothills Highway near Boulder when an SUV from the opposite lane swerved into their lane, hitting all three of them. The SUV was going around a car in front of it that was slowing to make a right-hand turn. The SUV swerved all...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 28, 2018 | Articles
When someone is responsible for a motor vehicle accident, civil liability and criminal charges are two different things. A recent motorcycle crash in Colorado Springs provides a case in point. On February 20, in the early morning, two motorcyclists collided in...
