On Behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Feb 19, 2021 | Blog, Truck Accidents
Trucks remain a constant presence on Colorado roads as they carry vital cargo. However, trucks and their drivers present unique dangers to others. Truck drivers must employ great care when operating a vehicle since the mass and weight could cause devastating injuries...
On Behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jul 23, 2020 | Truck Accidents
You were in an accident in Lakewood, Colorado, and perhaps it involved an 18-wheeler. You may be suffering from serious injuries for which you yourself were not to blame, in which case you may seek out compensation from the trucking company. The first question,...
On Behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Jul 14, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Both passenger vehicle drivers and truckers in Colorado should be aware of the most common causes of 18-wheeler accidents. While the average passenger vehicle weighs 4,000 pounds, an 18-wheeler could weigh up to 80,000 pounds, so preventing these accidents is an...
On Behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Apr 20, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Truckers in Colorado may need varying amounts of coffee to function, but they should be aware that the more they drink over the long term, the more likely they are to get in a crash. A study published in the June 2020 issue of Safety Science has tentatively linked...
On Behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Apr 1, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Truck drivers in Colorado and across the United States are repeatedly warned not to become distracted behind the wheel. However, many of them still don’t fully understand how dangerous distracted driving is. For example, experts say that truck drivers who take...
On Behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Dec 2, 2019 | Truck Accidents
If you’ve ever had to get behind the wheel after a long, stressful day, you likely know how difficult it can be to drive safely while feeling fatigued. The best option for everyone’s safety is to stay off the road if you aren’t capable of your...
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. | Mar 28, 2018 | Truck Accidents
As Colorado drivers can see every day on the state’s roads and highways, plenty of commercial trucks haul large volumes of goodsand materials from place to place. Although truck accidents are less common than traffic accidents involving other motor vehicles,...
On Behalf of James L. Finegan, P.C. | Aug 25, 2016 | Accident Prevention, Driving Safety, 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...
