Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to be involved in a personal injury case and trial? One of our clients recently opened and shared their experience and we were blown away. It’s rare for a client to put pen to paper and share their true feelings, but when they do, it’s incredibly meaningful. And we’re excited to share their story with you!
“As I now reflect on the emotions and feelings I’ve tried so hard to keep bottled up inside since the accident, I now realize it’s been a process. A process of attempting to attain a sense of closure. A closure that at times seemed completely unattainable since the aftermath of the crash. A yearning that I never thought would be satisfied, aching inside of me like a parent searching for a lost child. And realizing that, honestly, there was only one simple required condition that needed to be met all along: a condition called ‘acknowledgment.’ Specifically, an acknowledgment of the wrongdoing bestowed upon me. “‘Acknowledgment’ has been as strange of a bedfellow as I’ve ever known — simply an acknowledgment to achieve peace of mind. A peace of mind that’s been a fleeting concept for oh so long, and with it, the knowledge that I could hopefully, finally, entertain closure. “The element of wrongdoing was never more evident than during the final closing statement of the trial. All the highlighted components discussed that rang true from my extensive surgical repairs, ensuing complications, and ongoing treatments. As masterful a recanting by my attorney, Chris Finney, as one can imagine. Then finally, the confirmation of wrongdoing coming from an impartial panel of peers. Those masterfully executed closing words by Chris will forever be etched in my mind. So now, I’m hoping that I’m finally getting so much closer to ... closure.”
client –Keith J.
THE DANGERS OF RUNNING RED LIGHTS STOP IN THE NAME OF SAFETY
continue through the intersection. Trying to beat the light could save you a few minutes, but it might also cause a fatality. Drivers can also protect themselves by driving defensively. While we should be able to trust our fellow travelers to stop on red, it’s safer to assume they won’t. Behave cautiously around traffic lights and avoid entering an intersection until you see cross traffic has stopped or slowed. Those few extra seconds could save you or your loved ones from devastating injuries. Finney Injury Law regularly helps victims of red light accidents secure the compensation they deserve. If you were injured by a negligent driver who failed to stop on red, we want to learn more about your case. Call our office to schedule a consultation today.
Drivers run red lights anytime they enter an intersection after the light has already turned red. Cars already in the intersection at the time of the light change, such as those waiting to turn left, do not count. A failure to make a full stop before completing an otherwise permitted right turn on red also meets the definition of running a red light. It’s probably no surprise why people run red lights — they’re usually in a hurry. Drivers often believe they have “enough time” to pass through the intersection before new traffic enters, even when logic dictates otherwise. Speeding and distracted driving can also prevent a driver from stopping in time. Remember, you should stop on yellow anytime it’s possible. Only those too close to the light to safely stop can
Americans have a confused relationship with red lights. Over 86% of drivers surveyed by AAA in 2020 agreed that running a red light was “very dangerous.” Yet, 33% of respondents to the same survey reported running a red light themselves in the previous 30 days. Presumably, many drivers think they can run a red light more safely than others — but the fact that one-third of all accidents occur at intersections proves them wrong. Aug. 7 kicks off Stop on Red Week, an initiative to convince drivers to take their safety seriously. More than 1,100 people died in red light accidents in 2021, and 127,000 more were injured. Red light accidents are so dangerous because they’re more likely to result in side-impact crashes, and the sides of vehicles offer drivers and passengers the least protection.
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