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Few human experiences today are as frightening and traumatic as a car accident. Unfortunately, the distress continues for days or even months after the crash when an injury victim seeking the compensation they deserve for damages like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, files a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance. But...

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...

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...

Teen drivers have always faced a greater risk of car accidents due to inexperience behind the wheel and immature decision-making and judgment processes; however, today’s teens may have an increased risk of causing an accident due to societal changes such as cell phone distraction and impaired driving. A Utah Department of Public Safety study...

A car accident is a terrifying experience that a person never forgets. Unfortunately, after the initial shock and trauma wear off and car accident victims are recovering from their injuries, the next stage of the process is also distressing as they encounter the legal tangles of recovering compensation for their damages under a fault-based...