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Utah’s strategic location in the center of the western United States makes its roadways a vital portion of the trucking industry. Although trucking is crucial to the country’s supply chain, it also means that Utah’s roadways are crowded with large commercial trucks that outweigh standard family cars by as much as 76,000 pounds when...

Utah’s no-fault car accident system requires individuals seeking compensation for accident-related damages to file a claim against their personal injury protection (PIP) insurance policy. However, if the damages are extensive, they can also file a claim for additional damages from the party responsible for the accident. In most cases, this is another driver whose...

Experiencing a car accident is traumatic and terrifying, especially when the accident causes injury to you or a loved one. Facing the aftermath of a car accident feels overwhelming when painful medical procedures and an uncertain physical and financial future loom ahead. It can be challenging to take purposeful action after an accident, but...

All traffic accidents are terrifying and painful when they cause injuries, but an accident involving a large commercial truck is uniquely traumatic. Trucks can outweigh cars by as much as 76,000 pounds when fully loaded. If you’ve suffered injuries in a Salt Lake City truck accident, you may already be facing significant distress from...

Large commercial trucks transport goods and services into and out of Utah, playing a critical role in the nation’s supply chain. Unfortunately, they are also immense, difficult to maneuver through traffic, and have large blind spots. For these reasons, both federal and state governments regulate the trucking industry by requiring trucking companies, drivers, freight...

With safer vehicles, seatbelt mandates, and increased awareness, car accidents in Utah and throughout the nation declined during the last decade.  Although traffic accident rates have decreased slightly in the years following the 2020 pandemic, car accident numbers in Utah and nationwide remain alarmingly high. Car accident statistics reveal alarming trends, including an increase...