According to Volpe, the National Transportation Systems Center, "nearly half of bicyclists and more than one-quarter of pedestrians killed by a large truck first impact the side of a truck." In order to prevent the fatal, crushing injuries related to impacting the side of a truck and becoming caught beneath its wheels, side guards have been developed to help prevent deaths and serious injuries.
UTAH PERSONAL INJURY LAWS
Did you know that personal injury laws differ across the United States? Here are some important things to know about personal injury law in Utah.