While winter snow may look beautiful in pictures, semi-truck drivers are likely to see it as a hazardous driving condition. Semi-truck drivers face hard deadlines with no leeway for treacherous roadways. The chance of getting in an accident increases by 17–24% on icy freeways. However, there are several things drivers can do to minimize their…
When you are involved in an accident, it can be difficult to determine who is at fault and what your first steps should be. Though Utah has a no-fault insurance system, when damages exceed the statutory threshold, the traffic accident fault must be placed on a driver. How fault is determined in a car accident…
DUI Car Accidents in Utah – Are Drunk Drivers Always at Fault? In and of itself, drunk driving is a crime where the driver can face fines, license suspension, and even jail time. The consequences can be even more severe if another motorist gets into an accident with the drunk driver and sustains injuries or…
Proving Negligence and Liability in Slip and Fall Accidents Slipping and falling can result in several serious injuries, some serious enough to cause you to miss work or result in expensive medical bills. If you’ve developed a permanent disability due to this accident, your expenses could be even greater. No matter how serious your accident,…
A Complete Guide to Utah Helmet Law Utah motorcycle laws are in place to protect motorists and pedestrians. Following these laws is essential to the safety of anyone planning on riding a motorcycle. But they’re also important for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to know—after all, you’ll all be sharing the road. If you’re a licensed…
Differences Between Motorcycle vs. Car Accidents in Utah Riding a motorcycle or driving a car in Utah comes with a certain amount of risk. But these risks differ in many ways, and it’s important to weigh those differences before getting behind the wheel. It doesn’t take much research to learn that motorcycles are inherently more…
What’s Considered a “Hit-and-Run” Car Accident in Utah? According to Utah law, it’s every driver’s legal duty to stay at the scene of any car accident they are involved in until the police arrive to file a report. If the drivers involved in the accident leave the scene before police are able to make a…
No matter how many times you’ve driven a specific road, driving at night is always more dangerous. A study from the National Safety Council found that while only about 28% of car crashes happen between 8 PM and 8 AM, nearly 48% of fatal car accidents happen during those same hours, which can be attributed…
