What to do in a Hit-and-Run in Utah in 2023?
What to do in a Hit-and-Run in Utah in 2023? Before we dive into all the intricacies of a hit-and-run accident, let’s discuss a case that happened in our own metroplex a few days ago. Hit-and-Run Accident in Magna According to KSL.com, just two days ago December 6th, a teenage girl was a victim of a hit-and-run in Magna, Utah. Around 6:30am near Matheson Junior High School, this female student was hit by a white Dodge Caravan while crossing a crosswalk with flashing yellow lights. The victim, Kaisley, only remembers coming-to on...
read moreWhat are Common Types of Injuries Sustained in Car Accidents in 2023?
What are Common Types of Injuries Sustained in Car Accidents in 2023? There are several different types of injuries that can occur after a car accident. Injuries range from mild to moderate soft tissue injuries, such as whiplash, all the way to catastrophic injuries; some even leading to death. Let’s dive deeper into common injuries caused by various types of MVAs. Important Tip if You Sustain Injuries Before we discuss the types of injuries, one important thing to keep in mind is you may not be fully aware of your injuries or...
read moreWhat are the Keys of Property Damage Claims in Utah in 2023?
What are the Keys of Property Damage Claims in Utah in 2023? Let’s start with the definition of what qualifies as property damage. According to Law.com, property damage details “injury to real or personal property through another’s negligence, willful destruction or by some act of nature.” Property damage may include damage to your vehicle, or to a standstill object such as a tree, fence or house. Now, let’s briefly look at what is the statute of limitations filing deadline in Utah. What is the Utah Statue of...
read moreWhy are Seat Belts the Most Effective Safety Device in 2023?
Why are Seat Belts the Most Effective Safety Device in 2023? Before we discuss the answer to todays blog, let’s look into a very unfortunate case in our metroplex just this past weekend involving two teenage victims. Rollover Car Accident in Iron County On Friday July 7th, five people were driving a Honda Civic on I-15 towards St. George for a weekend vacation, when they lost control of the vehicle causing a roll over accident. According to KSL.com News, the vehicle veered off the road, and rolled over multiple times before...
read moreWhat are the Associated Dangers of Motorcycle Accidents in Utah in 2023?
What are the Associated Dangers of Motorcycle Accidents in Utah in 2023? Before we dive into motorcycle accidents, let’s start with some shocking statistics regarding these 2-wheeled machines. According to Ride To Live Utah, even though in Utah less than 3% of vehicles are registered as motorcycles, deaths as a result of motorcycle accidents account for 18% of total deaths. Additionally, if you drive a motorcycle, you are thirteen times more likely to die if you are involved in an accident. In 2021, in our state over 1,000 drivers were...
read moreWhat Are Key Auto Insurance Terms to Keep in Mind in 2023?
What are Key Auto Insurance Terms to Keep in Mind in 2023? A lot of us know the basics of auto insurance terms. We all know the state of Utah requires auto insurance for every operable vehicle. These common auto insurance terms below can usually help us through minor car accident situations. However, if an auto accident is complex or requires legal representation, there are other key auto insurance terms to keep in mind that can be very helpful and you should contact a lawyer to discuss your case. Let’s see what some of these basic auto...
read moreWrong-way Driving & Auto Accidents in Utah in 2023
Wrong-way Driving and Auto Accidents in Utah Before we dive into details of wrong-way driving and what it is, let’s discuss a case that recently happened in our metroplex. As reported by Utah’s own KSLTV News, on April 20th, 2023, an Utah Highway Patrol Sergeant decided to risk his life to stop a wrong-way driver from causing a potential fatal accident. Officer McCoy had just finished his shift, when he was driving on the highway and noticed a pickup truck speeding straight for him. In that instance, the officer decided to hit the...
read moreWhat Happened in a Rollover Accident in Utah?
What Happened in a Rollover Accident in Utah? On March 19th at around 11am, a rollover accident was reported in Juab County. A group of four teenagers were driving a vehicle on Weiss Highway towards the Sand Mountains. The vehicle made a quick turn, when they lost controlled and the car spun, flipped and rolled off the road. Three of the four teenagers were ejected from the vehicle, likely not wearing seatbelt, although the incident is still under investigation. Unfortunately and sadly, one of the teenagers passed away at the scene from head...
read moreHow Utah Record Snow Storms Continue to Cause an Increase in Car accidents
How Utah Record Snow Storms Continue to Cause an Increase in Car Accidents Unlike prior years, when Utah suffered milder and infrequent snow storms, 2023 has proven to be a year of broken snow records as well as increased car accidents. According to the Salt Lake City Tribune, February 22nd, 2023 marked one of the snowiest days in Salt Lake City history. Interestingly enough, from midnight Tuesday evening to Wednesday, there were 11.5 inches of snow recorded, breaking the last record of 9.9 inches in 1994. This snow storm also tied with...
read moreWhy Bad Weather Leads to Car Accidents
Why Bad Weather Leads To Car Accidents Bad weather leads to car accidents- but why? Winter is now here, and along with it comes bad weather. Unfortunately, that also means an increase in car accidents. So the question is why bad weather leads to car accidents. Poor road conditions are one reason bad weather leads to car accidents Bad weather brings bad road conditions. Whether it is rain or snow, water on the road is bad for motorists. Water in any form diminishes the ability of cars to stop or maneuver on the roadway. This bad weather leads...
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