Smartphones, smartwatches, tablets and other technological gadgets all contribute to distracted driving accidents and when they do, a personal injury lawyer will be sure to take note of it. When an accident occurs and there is any sort...
In 2016, 62,471 accidents occurred in Utah, 259 of them being fatal — a total of 281 lives were lost in those accidents. With transportation being such a vital part of everyday life, it is often forgotten that...
Picture Copyright Belongs to The Atlantic By now, if you live in the greater Salt Lake metropolis, you should have seen the new electric scooters zipping around downtown. Two companies, Bird and Lime, recently started providing individuals in...
Contrary to popular belief, road rage is not always defined by the acts of honking your horn, making obscene gestures and yelling at another driver—these actions are categorized as the behavior of an aggressive driver. However, there are...
When you think of defensive driving, what comes to mind? To many, it may be driving irritably slow and second-guessing every move you make behind the wheel, but defensive driving shouldn’t be something that drivers look down upon....
As drivers, we all share the road with each other, with bikers, and with pedestrians. A big part of being a driver is not only driving safely and being aware of your surroundings but being courteous to the...
Accidents can happen on any day at any given time, whether they’re the byproduct of distracted or reckless driving or drivers under the influence. While most accidents are caused by the negligence of a driver, there are instances...
All people have to wear seat belts when they are driving. If you’re in the habit of skipping this fundamental safety measure, you should know that it’s one of the first things that your car accident attorney will ask about...
Car accidents involving loose cargo are relatively common. The people who hit oncoming cargo that fell off another vehicle while driving will almost never be held liable. Drivers who get hit with the cargo are the victims. The...
Lots of car accidents will be connected to whether or not one of the drivers used a turn signal at the right time. If you are about to make a turn on the road, you absolutely have to...
Cases involving physical injuries are often complicated. These cases can be particularly complex when a child gets injured. After all, children require adult supervision. The kids themselves cannot be held entirely responsible for their actions. A car accident attorney can...
It could be worth speaking to a car accident attorney if you have experienced an automobile accident involving an animal. While it is clearly not possible to sue a wild animal on the road, it might be possible to find...
Keeping pedestrians and other motorists safe with properly maintained and replaced headlights helps reduce the risk of an accident. If you are in an accident at night due to dim headlights, the driver with low lights may be...
Arguably, brake lights are the most important light on a vehicle. These lights signal to drivers behind that there will be a change in the flow of traffic. In many cases, brake lights will help prevent accidents from...
Keeping your car, truck or SUV properly-maintained can be tedious and time-consuming. However, letting things lapse like keeping your tires properly inflated can have dangerous results. Poorly-maintained tires cause more than 19,000 accident injuries and around 500 fatalities each year...
The right lane, reserved for slower traffic, is often considered to be the safest lane on the road, accidents actually occur in this lane more than one would expect. While there isn’t much data from UDOT or other...
The laws in Utah are clear in regards to lane usage, yielding the right-of-way, and passing other vehicles. Most car accident lawyers will tell you that many crashes occur because of neglect or violation of these laws. Single Lane Traffic...
Automobile accidents can happen under any conditions, but sometimes the statistics can be surprising. For example, while most people consider wet roads to be a common cause for accidents, the truth is, about 67% of all Utah car...
