Considering the risks of distracted driving
Unfortunately, many people have witnessed distracted driving. Whether a driver is talking on the phone, texting, eating or putting on makeup, his or her attention is not on the road where it should be. It can cause serious injuries, resulting in expensive medical bills for the victim.Statistics also indicate that thousands of people each...
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How seriously can alcohol impact a driver’s abilities?
Millions of Americans drink alcohol – some on a regular basis, some only on “special occasions.” Alcohol is prevalent in American culture. From a scientific and biological standpoint alcohol, once it is consumed, is absorbed through the digestive system and stays in a person’s bloodstream until it is metabolized in the liver. From a...
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Are American drivers ‘out of control’?
The year 2020 was a tough one in a lot of ways, including traffic safety. And it looks like America’s highways and roads were even deadlier in 2021. A report from the group Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety says that as a country, our drivers are “out of control.” The report refers to...
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Which time of year has the most accidents?
Driving always has the potential to be dangerous, but some times of the year are more dangerous to drive than others. There are some periods that are noticeably more dangerous, but what time of the year is the most dangerous? Summer and winter both seem to have a leading-edge, but for different reasons.Wintertime dangersSeveral holidays...
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Modified comparative negligence law in Utah
Utah drivers know that motor vehicle accidents can occur unexpectedly, and many times there is no clear way to determine who or what exactly caused the accident. The unfortunate reality is that sometimes both drivers were at fault, and the question then becomes, who pays for what? Anyone who has been involved in a...
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Auto accidents on the rise in Utah and across the U.S.
Auto accidents are a common cause for unexpected injuries and fatalities in Utah and throughout the United States. There are many catalysts for a crash including speeding, reckless driving, negligence, distracted driving, drivers who are under the influence and drowsy driving. Federal and local governments track these collisions to determine how and why they...
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