Month: June 2020

Car Totaled and Still Owe Money in Utah–What Can You Do?

Posted June 17, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

For the average Utah resident, a car is a necessity, particularly during those harsh winter months. This is why a wrecked car can be a major setback for anyone living in Utah. While you could take public transport, the reality is that people prefer and depend on their vehicles to get around. Besides, it’s not… read more

Car Accidents–Comparative and Contributory Negligence in Utah

Posted June 15, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

According to the Utah Crash Data and Statistics report, nearly 30 percent of all car accident fatalities from 2012 to 2018 were speed-related, while around 27 percent were from unrestrained motorists. The rest were a mixture of accidents involving drivers who either failed to yield or were impaired or distracted. These drivers clearly were at… read more

Private Property Car Accidents in Utah

Posted June 12, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

The most common place for a car accident is on a highway or public road, but car accidents can happen anywhere, even on private property. Each state has its own laws pertaining to auto accidents, public roads, and highways. The same holds true when car accidents happen on private property. In this case, your car… read more

Proving Fault in a Car Accident in Utah

Posted June 9, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

According to the Utah Department of Health, our state sees a car accident occur every 10 minutes and a fatal crash occur every 36 hours. One of the many questions you can face when involved in a car accident is: Who was at fault? Twelve states hold an auto accident no-fault insurance system, and Utah… read more

Top 4 Dangerous Road Conditions in Utah

Posted June 3, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

In 2018, there were 260 accident fatalities in Utah. Most of these accidents could have been prevented if the drivers had been more careful. Unfortunately, many weren’t and over 62,000 crashes caused personal injury and took lives. While most car accidents are caused by human error, speeding, and drivers failing to wear seat belts, there… read more

Do Police Reports Matter in Car Accidents?

Posted June 3, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

Many people who are involved in minor or serious car accidents often forget to file a police report about the incident. You may feel great now and don’t see the need to file a claim for the sake of covering medical expenses, but you may regret it later. Police reports are a crucial part of… read more