On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jul 10, 2020 | Driving Safety, Motorcycle Accidents
As an avid or occasional motorcycle rider you probably have dedicated clothes and gear that you put on before each ride. But you might not fully understand why your jacket has reflective hints on it or why it’s so important to wear a helmet. The truth of the matter is...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Sep 9, 2019 | Auto Accidents, Distracted Driving, Driving Safety
Everybody is aware that distracted driving leads to fender benders, car crashes, injuries and even fatalities. It’s an epidemic among today’s drivers and often, the cell phone is to blame. Many states have passed one-touch laws, or a complete ban of...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Aug 19, 2019 | Driving Safety
As a mom, you probably make sure your children buckle up when they get in the car. To set a good example and protect yourself from injuries in the event of an accident, you wear yours as well. You likely understand that over the years, multiple studies have shown that...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jul 17, 2019 | Driving Safety, Dui
Impaired driving is never a smart decision. You are putting yourself and anyone else you pass on the road at risk when you make this decision. Drinking and driving increases your chance of becoming a statistic, and not the type of statistic one would like to be. That...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jun 24, 2019 | Auto Accidents, Driving Safety
Drowsy driving contributed to about 800 deaths in 2017, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It is not clear how many of those deaths involved people on vacation. However, road trips can involve conditions that may increase your...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | May 16, 2019 | Driving Safety
We may think of winter as the only season in which we need to exercise caution while driving – snow, ice and sleet are all obvious hazards. But Americans drive more during the summer months, and there are more motorists on the road. Summer driving comes with its...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | May 7, 2019 | Driving Safety, Personal Injury
Early May marked a tragic milestone: 800 children have died in hot cars since 1998. Four-year-old Riley Taylor died on May 4 after his father left him in a parked SUV while he worked an event in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. Even though Riley’s father left the...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Mar 29, 2019 | Auto Accidents, Driving Safety
You may drive defensively and look out for distracted or reckless drivers, drivers under the influence and other common threats. You may expertly weave your way through poor road conditions or heavy traffic. However, while you may actively seek to protect yourself...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jan 14, 2019 | Driving Safety, Truck Accidents
As a driver, you probably are often sharing the road with other types of vehicles, such as large commercial trucks. In 2016, almost 4,500 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes, and 83 percent of the fatalities were not occupants of commercial vehicles,...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Dec 28, 2018 | Auto Accidents, Driving Safety
Everyone knows that texting while driving is dangerous and at the same time practically everyone is guilty of doing so at one time or another. Since cellphones became mainstream, there have been countless news stories of horrific accidents caused by drivers who choose...
