Utah Department of Transportation wants to reduce fatal crashes
      In 2018, 27 teens were killed in traffic accidents in Utah. In total, 263 people were killed across the state. In 2019, that number has risen to 198 people so far, as of Nov. 13.The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) states that it is the failure to fasten a seat belt that is a...
    
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  Tips for Staying Safe on the Road this Holiday Season
      If you are planning a road trip for the holidays this year, there are a few basic tips that can keep you safe and make your trip run more smoothly. The experts at AAA have put together these simple tips: Ensure your vehicle is properly maintained. If maintenance is not up to date, have...
    
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  Hospital Liens: What are they and why am I receiving one?
      If you were injured in an automobile accident and received treatment for your injuries in a hospital, you may receive a document in the mail from the hospital called a hospital lien. This document is the hospital’s way of placing a claim to money you may receive from a settlement to cover their cost...
    
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  Avoid crashes by being safe around large trucks
      Truck crashes happen for many reasons. Some drivers get too tired and cross into other lanes. Some are aggressive and travel too closely. Others go off the road due to wind shear and end up causing pile-up collisions when losing control.The truth is that truck drivers have control of extremely large and heavy vehicles....
    
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  Do people wake up from, and recover from, comas?
      When you think about a coma, what do you imagine? Is it someone who is sleeping and never wakes up? Is it someone who eventually has life support removed after donating organs to others? Those situations can be the reality for patients who are in comas, but they aren’t always.Comas, by definition, are prolonged...
    
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  Understanding Wrongful Death: Do you have a claim?
      “What is considered a “wrongful death?” Wrongful death is when the death of a person is caused by the intentional act, recklessness or negligence of another individual or entity. Whether the fault lies with a person, business or large corporation, the survivors of the deceased may be entitled to monetary compensation for the loss...
    
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