Throughout Utah, roads can become dangerous due to the safety obstacles presented by distracted drivers, drowsy drivers and impaired drivers. Whether on city streets or the highways that crisscross the state, drivers must remain diligent in identifying and avoiding...
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BYU student dies in collision with pickup truck in Provo
Traffic accidents have many causes. In some cases, only a single cause, such as failing to stop for a red light, can cause a significant accident. In other cases, two or more causes can come together and produce a tragic result. A recent collision in Provo appears to...
Car accident fatalities on the rise in 2020
Despite schools, restaurants and offices being closed for the better part of 2020, the entire country saw an uptick in fatal car accidents last year. Utah was no different, with car accident fatalities increasing from 248 in 2019 to 280 in 2020. Additionally, this...
Know these common defenses to car accident cases
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, then you might look at your case and think that you have pretty strong evidence to support your claim. To you, it might appear that the driver who hit you was clearly to blame and is the direct cause of your injuries. While...
Pedestrian struck and killed in Salt Lake City hit-and-run
Individuals in Utah and elsewhere often get around by foot. Whether it is to get some fresh air, travel from a parked car to their destination or their main source of transportation, there are various features to promote safer travel for pedestrians. Unfortunately, if...
Rise in pedestrian deaths examined
Pedestrians have no physical protection against vehicles. This may account for the 53 percent rise in pedestrian deaths in this country from 2009 to 2018. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety recently issued a report on the potential causes of these fatal motor...
Do I have a legal claim after my car accident?
In a matter of moments, a car accident can upend your life. The aftermath of one of these crashes can leave you with extraordinarily damages that are physical, emotional, and financial in nature. You might struggle to live your daily life following one of these...
Law enforcement officer hospitalized after auto accident in Utah
When there is a motor vehicle accident in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah, emergency responders are relied upon to help those who might have been injured and need treatment. However, auto crashes can happen to anyone and even those whose responsibility it is to...
Can deer season threaten drivers?
Recreational hunters think of the fall as the sporting season. Open game for deer is an exciting time and a way of keeping the deer population under control. The deer population can also impact the safety of the roads. Over 40% of car accidents happen between October...
What are some common causes of motorcycle accidents?
Utah motorcyclists may be using the last of the pleasant weather before winter sets in to take to the streets on their bikes. While motorcycling can be a fun hobby and an efficient means of travel, it is also dangerous when a negligent driver strikes a motorcyclist,...