On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jul 2, 2020 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
In a preliminary analysis made by the Governors Highway Safety Administration, it was estimated that 6,590 pedestrians were killed in 2019. Of the number is accurate, it represents a 5% increase from 2018 and a startling 60% jump from 2009. Colorado residents should...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jun 2, 2020 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Blog
You were walking around Lakewood, Colorado, when you were struck by a negligent driver. Though you may have suffered serious injuries, it’s fortunate that you survived as many pedestrian accidents end in fatality. In fact, the number of pedestrian deaths in this...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | May 28, 2020 | Accident Prevention, Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
Whether you decide to walk home after an outing with friends or you are hoping to get some fresh air, walking at night can be a good way to get exercise. Many also walk to avoid driving drunk. However, pedestrians face greater risks at night, and it is important to be...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 28, 2018 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, you are required by Colorado law to remain at the scene of the crash until certain steps are complete. You may be required to exchange information with other people involved in the accident and to report the accident to...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 28, 2018 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
In any collision with a motor vehicle, a Colorado pedestrian can suffer severe injuries or be killed. The range of injuries from pedestrian accidents includes spinal cord, brain injuries and fractures. Despite being at the mercy of motor vehicles, pedestrians are...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jul 10, 2016 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Car Accidents, Driver Negligence, Fatal Auto Accidents, Hit & Runs
Hitting a pedestrian or bicyclist and then leaving the scene of the accident is perhaps one of the worst realities that can happen to a person who is not paying attention to their environment. Just one momentary lapse in time can mean the difference between being a...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Oct 31, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Car Accidents
Kids in halloween costumes trick or treating in a suburban neighborhood.Kids are twice as likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than any other day of the year, a Lakewood personal injury lawyer notes. Here’s how to keep them safe this year. Halloween can be...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | May 4, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians face danger every time they cross a street. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association reports that in 2012 over 75,000 pedestrians were injured by motor vehicles. Close to 5,000 people die each year in pedestrian accidents. Denver pedestrians who are...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 28, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
Each day, pedestrians are at risk of getting hit by vehicles as they walk the busy streets of Denver. Pedestrians are not surrounded by the protective casing a vehicle provides, making them susceptible to serious injuries if they are involved in an accident....
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Feb 8, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents
Some urban Colorado residents walk to get around town, and some walk for the health benefits that walking can provide. Unfortunately, although walking on a sidewalk or in a marked crosswalk should be safe, occasionally, it is not. Over the course of a single year,...
