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. | Aug 25, 2016 | Accident Prevention, Driving Safety, Fatigue Driving, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents
Autonomous technology has ushered in some amazing innovations aimed at preventing crashes and injuries – as well as saving lives. While the makers of passenger vehicles have been at the cutting edge of developing and testing out this technology, commercial...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Aug 20, 2016 | Accident Prevention, Driving Safety, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents
As of August 8, 2016, commercial carriers and drivers will be responsible for making sure any passengers on board their commercial vehicles are buckled up. “Seat belts save lives – period,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx in a FMCSA...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Aug 10, 2016 | Accident Prevention, Driving Safety, Personal Injury
Many of us overlook one of the most economical, energy-efficient, and roomier modes of transportation out there – the bus. Additionally, because of the hulking footprint, buses also tend to be one of the safest modes of transportation as well. One thing often...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jul 31, 2016 | Accident Prevention, Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, Driver Negligence, Driving Safety, Drunk Driving, Drunk Driving Accidents, Personal Injury
Sam Roth is to drunk drivers what Clint Eastwood was to bad guys in all his iconic Dirty Harry roles – an enforcer of the law! Funny too, because “enforcer” is even part of Roth’s official title: Larimer County Sheriff’s deputy and DUI...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Feb 21, 2016 | Accident Prevention, Car Accidents, Driver Negligence, Driving Safety
Vehicle Safety Technology Can Reduce the Risk of Auto Crashes by Up to 40%, Study Reveals James Bond eat your heart out! Vehicles being built today are making some of Secret Agent Bond’s models seem like antique toys, as modern safety technologies, like the...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Feb 12, 2016 | Car Accidents, Driver Negligence, Driving Safety, Fatal Auto Accidents
Federal Authorities Convene to Examine Ways of Curbing Deadly Wrecks Auto accident deaths in the U.S. have gone up about 9.3 percent over the first nine months of 2015 (when compared to the same period in 2014).1 And while this increase may be related to the fact that...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Feb 8, 2016 | Accident Prevention, Car Accidents, Driver Negligence, Driving Safety
How the NHTSA Is Working to Prevent Car Accidents In 1970, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was formed to enforce federal motor vehicle safety standards. Over time, however, the NHTSA’s role in promoting transportation safety has grown,...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jan 30, 2016 | Car Accidents, Driving Safety
IIHS Releases Top Safety Picks for Vehicles in 2016 The advancements in vehicle technology, as well as the continued focus on improving vehicle safety features, seems to be having a positive impact on the overall safety of cars, as the Insurance Institute for...
On behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jan 16, 2016 | Accident Prevention, Car Accidents, Driving Safety
DOT Announces Vehicle Safety Goals & Initiatives for 2016 Federal regulators at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) have recently announced that they will be committed to meeting some important safety milestones in the New Year. These goals, which are...
