June, 2018 - Utah Injury Lawyers

Eating Behind The Wheel Can Lead To Car Accidents

June 25, 2018

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 391,000 people were injured in distracted driving-related car accidents in 2015. In 2016, 3,450 people were killed in accidents that involved driver distraction. While cellphones are one of the most common reasons why people are distracted today, eating and drinking is also a significant contributing factor to these kinds of crashes. The lawyers at our Provo, UT law firm would like to consider the hazards of eating behind the wheel. We’ll then offer some tips on how to eat and drink safely while you are on a

Applying Make-up or Grooming While Driving: Dangers of Distraction

June 20, 2018

While you are behind the wheel of a vehicle, it’s important that you avoid being distracted from the road. Keeping both hands on the wheel and your focus on your surroundings is crucial for preventing accidents and avoiding hazards as they arise. If you are distracted while driving, the risks of a collision are much higher. The team at our Provo, UT law firm has helped countless clients with their lawsuits over car accidents. One potential source of distraction includes applying make-up and grooming while behind the wheel. Let’s consider the dangers of these actions. First let’s put

Motorcycle Accidents and Sudden Stops

June 15, 2018

If someone stops suddenly or unexpectedly while on the road, this can lead to major collisions. It’s important that other motorists be aware of your intentions on the road. Like sudden swerves, abrupt stops cause a host of hazards, most notably the risk of a rear-end collision. The dangers for motorcyclists are major, whether they are the ones making the sudden stop or another motorist is making a sudden stop. The Provo, UT motorcycle accident attorneys at our law firm consider the dangers of these situations. Motorcyclists Rear-Ending Other Vehicles When other vehicles stop suddenly ahead of a

Rubbernecking Can Lead to Auto Accidents

June 10, 2018

If you drive regularly, you may notice a lot of slow downs on city streets and highways caused by rubbernecking. It’s annoying, but you might have caught yourself doing it as well. As it turns out, rubbernecking can be dangerous, and is linked to a number of car accidents each year. The lawyers at our Provo, UT law firm would like to consider the origins and dangers of rubbernecking. We’ll also offer advice on how to avoid this dangerous habit that’s engrained in human nature. Where Does the Term “Rubbernecking” Come From? In case you were wondering, the

The Legal Complexities of Brake Problems and Truck Accidents

June 4, 2018

Truck accidents can be caused by any number of factors. Pinpointing the cause of the accident can help establish liability and give a victim legal grounds for making a claim for reimbursement. When brake problems contribute to truck accidents, we will work with an accident reconstruction expert that can determine how brake failure or any other type of problem with brakes played a role in causing the accident. At Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks in Provo, UT, we frequently rely upon expert testimony when developing personal injury claims. We are also familiar with the rules of civil procedure

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Month: June 2018

Eating Behind The Wheel Can Lead To Car Accidents

Applying Make-up or Grooming While Driving: Dangers of Distraction

Motorcycle Accidents and Sudden Stops

Rubbernecking Can Lead to Auto Accidents

The Legal Complexities of Brake Problems and Truck Accidents

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