Serious, injury-causing collisions occur every day on the interstates, other U.S. and state highways, streets and rural roads throughout Colorado. Often, victims are incapacitated and unable to protect their own rights and interests while insurance companies are vigilant in protecting theirs.
Attorney James L. Finegan can step in to provide expert accident investigation, in-depth analysis of all relevant insurance coverage and trustworthy guidance for victims every step of the way. Whether you believe you know what caused a crash or have many unanswered questions, you can speak with an experienced car accident lawyer anytime for caring, attentive personal injury representation focused on your legal options and what is best for you. Attorney James L. Finegan assists clients throughout the Denver area.
Causes of car accidents cover a vast spectrum of driver negligence and recklessness, road defects and design problems, vehicle design and component failures, and other factors. Working with a lawyer who has the proven skill to interpret evidence and prove another party’s fault for the accident may enable you to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and other economic and noneconomic damages.
More than 40 years of experience advocating for injury victims equips Attorney Finegan extremely well to analyze your auto accident and explore causes that may include:
Attorney James L. Finegan has experience analyzing a variety of accident types and knows how to approach T-bone collisions, head-on crashes, rear-end wrecks and other common accidents. The firm represents injured clients in metro Denver and throughout Jefferson County from its Lakewood office.
In a tough economic climate, stresses on people who are working hard to make a living intensify — and driving is no exception. Many must deal with extremely long commutes on increasingly crowded Colorado roadways in addition to longer working hours and more overall anxiety in their lives.
Unfortunately, these conditions contribute to serious car accidents throughout the Denver metro area and across the state. While “driver fatigue” may be raised as an issue most often with over-the-road truck drivers, it is also a very relevant factor for other drivers.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in an accident you believe someone else caused or should have avoided, contact James L. Finegan now for a free consultation. The firm represents injured clients in metro Denver and throughout Jefferson County from its office in Lakewood.
All throughout Denver County, driving too fast for conditions can be a problem at various times of the year. Regardless of whether a driver is speeding according to posted limits, failing to account for snow and ice on the roads, storm conditions, road construction or other factors can be a form of negligence and fault in a car accident.
Traffic signs are posted for a reason and they are supposed to be obeyed. They are not merely suggestions. All motorists depend on traffic signs and laws to keep them safe. When a negligent driver fails to stop, refuses to yield or ignores traffic signs, the result can be a devastating accident causing serious injury or death.
Under merging traffic conditions, posted signs may require drivers in one lane to yield the right of way to another driver on the road. Unfortunately, some negligent drivers ignore the posted yield signs or choose not to allow another driver space to merge into traffic safely.
Traffic signals are put in place for a reason. They are necessary for public safety. Clearly, if you were in an accident after another driver ignored a red light or ran through a stop sign, you know this all too well. Attorney James L. Finegan is committed to pursuing every angle of your case.
Mr. Finegan has extensive experience fighting on behalf of victims of negligent drivers throughout the Colorado Front Range region. Call him if your motor vehicle accident was caused by any of these acts of negligence by another driver:
Accidents caused by failure to yield, stop or obey posted traffic signs are often difficult to prove because the evidence is often one driver’s word against another’s. Attorney James L. Finegan thoroughly investigates the accident; he is ready to prove what happened, establish liability for damages and help you collect fair, full compensation for your medical costs and other damages.
For more than 40 years, Mr. Finegan has been providing attentive and effective legal counsel for victims of negligence. He has a proud track record of success in all types of motor vehicle accident injury and wrongful death cases, including:
Many Colorado car accidents are caused when a negligent driver fails to come to a proper stop at a posted stop sign or red light
Clients can depend on Attorney James L. Finegan for:
At highway speed, or when a truck or another large vehicle is involved, very few people escape a head-on collision without serious injury. Even at lower speeds on urban or suburban streets, the damage can be catastrophic.
Thorough accident investigation can be absolutely essential to protecting your rights after a head-on collision, and Attorney James L. Finegan is dedicated to doing everything possible to determine fault and liability.
Some driving mistakes and behaviors may be more common for young drivers, and Attorney James L. Finegan is committed to pursuing all angles on your case. His experience and capabilities extend to:
Texting is against the law in Colorado now for any driver, and drivers under 18 break the law if they use a cellphone at all while driving. Young drivers are also governed by specific restrictions and penalties when it comes to alcohol use.
Attorney James L. Finegan is a proven resource for people harmed by drivers’ negligence, whether their injuries were suffered as a passenger, teen driver or victim of inexperienced driving. To discuss your legal options with a lawyer determined to get to the bottom of what caused your crash and take the best available action on your behalf.
Lane changes are a common cause of auto accidents. Because they often occur when vehicles are traveling at high speeds on the interstate, injuries can be catastrophic.
If you are injured because another driver changed lanes improperly, you may be eligible to claim compensation. It is important to consult an experienced lane change collisions attorney to learn more.
Attorney James L. Finegan is an advocate for clients in Colorado and the Denver area who were injured as the result of a lane change accident. He seeks compensation for the damages and losses experienced by individuals injured because another driver changed lanes improperly. He has the resources to build strong cases for clients injured as the result of this type of accident.
Standard procedure for Mr. Finegan is to reconstruct the accident, determine the effects of the injuries on the client and evaluate the insurance coverage of all parties involved in the incident. He will review police reports and interview witnesses to develop a strategy for helping his clients injured in a lane change accident.
Lane change accidents can be the result of:
The injured driver may have been forced off the road, sideswiped or involved in a direct collision with the offending vehicle. Injuries may be obviously catastrophic or may be hidden for some time.
Attorney James L. Finegan works with physicians and other medical specialists to determine the full extent of the injuries and their consequences to our client’s life and family.
Lane change accidents can be the result of:
The injured driver may have been forced off the road, sideswiped or involved in a direct collision with the offending vehicle. Injuries may be obviously catastrophic or may be hidden for some time.
Attorney James L. Finegan works with physicians and other medical specialists to determine the full extent of the injuries and their consequences to our client’s life and family.
Have you been injured in a rear-end collision? This type of car wreck can be traumatic and confusing for victims, often causing injuries that are challenging to diagnose but worsen over time. Underestimating injuries and assuming that insurance will take care of everything are common mistakes.
Colorado law generally supports the principle that a driver who hits another from behind is at fault for the accident. However, many cases are complicated by claims that a driver “stopped short” or was impossible to avoid. You may also benefit from a lawyer’s expertise in presenting a full, clear picture of the extent of your rear-end collision injuries.
Whether due to more texting and other technology diversions, increased driver stress and fatigue or other factors, accidents caused by failures to obey a traffic signal or otherwise lawfully yield the right of way are unfortunately common throughout the Denver metro area and across Colorado.
Even if you believe the fault is clear-cut for the car accident that has disrupted your life or a family member’s, it can be essential to seek personal injury representation by a proven, dedicated lawyer. Police reports may not be filed or accurately reflect the accident cause, insurance companies may deny or delay your claim, and witness accounts and other evidence may become critical in fighting for the compensation you need.
James L. Finegan will promptly investigate your accident, calling upon qualified experts as needed, in order to prove causal and contributing factors such as:
Like many states, Colorado permits drivers to turn right after stopping at a red light or stop sign. The driver is responsible for determining that no cross traffic, pedestrians or bicyclists are in the roadway before turning.
When the driver causes an accident because he or she failed to stop or because he or she proceeded after stopping without seeing other vehicles, individuals injured in the resulting accident may be eligible to seek compensation for their injuries and other losses.
Drivers cause right turn accidents for a variety of reasons, including:
Drivers could be liable for damages and losses after these types of negligent driving acts. In addition, right turn accidents could be the result of obstructions such as tree branches and illegally parked trucks and cars. Missing or defaced signs and defective traffic lights may also contribute to right turn accidents. Attorney James L. Finegan will find out the truth of the incident and move forward with the strongest case possible.
Right turn accidents are caused by drivers of cars, trucks, vans and construction equipment. Victims are usually auto drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists or motorcyclists. Although these accidents usually occur at relatively low speeds, injuries can be significant. In particular, head injuries from being knocked down are common in cases involving pedestrians and cyclists, and they often cause significant cognitive deficits that may continue for many months or years.
If you are suffering after a T-bone accident or another side-impact collision — as one of the drivers, a passenger or someone who tragically lost a family member — it is important to get a dedicated auto accident and a Lakewood personal injury lawyer involved as soon as possible.
Attorney James L. Finegan has helped thousands of people throughout Colorado prevail in their legal claims and recover fair compensation.
The other driver in your T-bone accident may be entirely at fault, or there may be other factors that demand investigation and follow-through. Applying knowledge gathered in many such crash cases, Attorney James L. Finegan knows what to look for and how to build the best case for his client, considering possible factors such as:
Attorney James L. Finegan is committed to fast action for victims. He takes critical steps such as getting to the scene of a vehicle accident as soon as possible — often enabling recovery of critical evidence and witness testimony.
As the case develops, Mr. Finegan’s diligence pays off for clients. Rather than rushing to settle, he is committed to standing strong against uncooperative insurance companies focused on their own interests rather than your well-being. If a trial is the only way to get just compensation, he will be fully prepared. Far more often, Mr. Finegan’s reputation as a tough negotiator and case-building prowess as a Denver T-bone accident lawyer leads to a fair settlement.
Practicing since 1980, Attorney James L. Finegan has the resources to handle an extensive car wreck, truck accident or another motor vehicle crash investigation, and has the knowledge of personal injury law needed to build a complex case on your behalf. His proven capabilities and principles include:
After any type of car accident, insurance companies and at-fault parties often attempt to obscure or deny what happened in order to protect their own interests. When driver fatigue is involved in a trucking accident, this effort can be especially organized and challenging to overcome.
Attorney James L. Finegan works with expert resources as needed and can apply more than 40 years of experience to establish your right to recover compensation after accidents related to:
Leveraging decades of work in high-stakes insurance negotiations and the state and federal courts of Colorado, Attorney Finegan knows what to look for and how to build the best possible case for you. You will receive personal attention from a lawyer who will take your claim seriously, care about your well-being and offer straightforward legal guidance.
You can count on Attorney James L. Finegan to enlist qualified experts as necessary to investigate and build your claim for maximum compensation after a car accident. To discuss your needs and potential claim with a caring lawyer, call (303) 980-5511.