On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Dec 4, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents, Personal Injury
Most people in Colorado know that you can sue for damages if you get in a car accident. However, did you know that there are different types of damages? Depending on your situation, suing for one type of damages might benefit you more than the other. Here’s a...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Nov 10, 2020 | Blog, Car Accidents, Personal Injury
Data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) indicates that traffic accidents are the leading cause of death of individuals between the ages of 13 and 19. Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that drivers who are between 16 and 19...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jun 2, 2020 | Car Accidents
Colorado residents should be aware that the legalization of recreational marijuana in 2012 has led to a spike in car accidents. This was the conclusion of a study conducted by UC San Francisco researchers, the results of which were published in the medical journal BMJ...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | May 18, 2020 | Car Accidents
Not all newer cars are safer, and some vehicle types are more deadly than others. Residents of Colorado should know that the automotive research firm iSeeCars.com analyzed the fatal crash rate of vehicles with a model year of 2013 to 2017 and compiled a list of 14...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Apr 28, 2020 | Car Accidents
When another motorist collides with you, they may blame you in part for the accident. If they hit you, you may wonder how you could share responsibility. Yet, it’s possible, depending on the factors that led to the crash. Regardless, it’s helpful to know...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Apr 17, 2020 | Auto Accidents, Car Accidents
Dangerous driving in Colorado and across the United States is often linked to speeding, recklessness, distraction, drowsiness and driving under the influence. However, there are other ways in which a driver can be categorized as dangerous. It might not be perceived as...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 19, 2020 | Car Accidents
While some motorists may be ready to explore Colorado in a driverless vehicle, the majority of people aren’t sure what to make of them. According to a study conducted by AAA, only 12% of respondents said that they would feel safe in a car that operated on its...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 12, 2020 | Auto Accidents, Car Accidents
You were injured in a car wreck in Colorado, and you found out the other driver was inattentive. Inattention can be caused in a number of ways, and one of them is drowsiness. At least twice a year, the number of drowsy drivers goes up nationwide: the “spring...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 27, 2018 | Car Accidents
It is easy to dismiss a bruise or an ache as a minor injury in a car crash or other vehicle collision. Doing so, however, can mean real injuries are not diagnosed and treated as soon as they should be. In the event of a car accident, attending to any injury should be...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Aug 31, 2016 | Car Accidents, Driving Safety, Hit & Runs
Hit-and-run car accidents can be as emotionally distressing as they may be physically harmful. Knowing what to do after another motorist has hit – and fled the scene, however, can be essential to: Protecting your rights Taking the right steps to financially...
