March, 2022 - Utah Injury Lawyers

9 Steps to Take After Being Involved in a Car Accident

March 24, 2022

Being in a car accident is one of the worst things you can experience. Car accidents are always unexpected and frequently leave victims with injuries, damaged cars, and emotional trauma. The shock of being in an accident can also leave you feeling frantic and unsure of what to do. Today’s blog is all about providing you with a step-by-step guide to handling the aftermath of a car crash. Memorizing or writing down these steps will help you appropriately respond to a car accident. Step 1: Pull Over You should get your car out of the way of traffic

You Need To Know These Important Seat Belt Laws

March 22, 2022

Seat belt laws might seem inconvenient, but they exist to keep you and your family safe and secure while traveling the roads. When correctly used, safety restraints save over 90 percent of lives. Each state has its own set of seat belt safety laws, but all are designed to promote safe vehicle travel for everyone. Here’s a look at the laws surrounding seat belt safety, how they are enforced, and what it means for you. Primary vs. Secondary Enforcement To understand how the laws surrounding seat belts are enforced across the United States, it’s essential to understand the

Do I Need to Call My Insurance Company if the Car Accident Wasn’t My Fault?

March 17, 2022

Getting into a car accident is a horrible, often traumatic, experience. You don’t plan for it, but there’s a lot to do once it’s happened. You’ll need to call the police and request a copy of the report they fill out. You’ll exchange driver’s license and insurance information with the other driver(s) involved in the crash. You’ll need to seek medical attention to assess whether you have injuries. It’s a lot to handle right after a traumatic experience. But after all that is over, there’s still more to do. What you need to do depends on whose fault

Truck Accident Claims Process: What You Need to Know

March 15, 2022

We all know how to file a claim after a car crash, but what about the truck accident claims process? Does being involved in a collision with a semi-truck change how that process works? And if so, how? Today’s blog discusses how the accident claims process works for big rigs accidents. Navigating the claims process is a very stressful experience, so let us guide you through it. At the Scene of the Accident Call the Police The truck accident claims process technically begins at the scene of the accident since that is where you’ll gather most of the

How Common are Slip and Fall Accidents?

March 10, 2022

Did you know that slip and fall accidents are the second-leading cause of injury-related deaths? Slip and fall accidents are the leading cause of many hospital emergency room visits, accounting for over 21% of visits. But why are they so common? What makes people slip and fall that easily? The truth is, it’s not very hard to slip and fall–it’s part of being human. Sometimes you just lose your balance and trip over your own two feet. But sometimes, it’s not your fault. Sometimes you slip and fall because of someone else’s negligence. In today’s blog, we’re discussing

Why Cell Phones Increase the Risk of Severe Car Accidents

Why Cell Phones Increase the Risk of Severe Auto Accidents

March 8, 2022

While drunk driving and speeding are two significant dangers, we’ve noticed more severe auto accidents related to cell phone use while on the road. With technology at the edge of our fingertips, it’s easy to get distracted while driving. And while sending a quick text or changing the song on your phone might seem harmless, phones are posing a great danger to those on the road. Let’s explore these dangers and note some critical Utah statutes pertinent to these matters. The Dangers of Cell Phone Use Behind the Wheel If you’re using a cellphone while you are driving,

6 Steps to Take After You Have Suffered a Burn Injury

6 Steps To Take After You’ve Suffered A Burn Injury

March 3, 2022

If you’ve burned yourself, here are some steps to take to heal from your burn injury. Properly caring for the wounded area will help it heal more quickly and minimize scarring. No one wants a scar if they can avoid it! How Severe Is Your Burn? The severity of your burn will determine how it needs to be treated. You can treat most minor burns on your own at home. But it’s a good idea to go to the doctor if your burn is severe or covers more than 10% of your body, as this could require more

Types of Accidents: Car and Truck Collisions

March 1, 2022

Car and truck collisions happen every single day. Even the most careful driver can get into an accident. Thankfully, some accidents are minor, with drivers and passengers safe from injury or death. But some collisions result in tragedy with the loss of a loved one or a life-altering injury, like a traumatic brain injury or paralysis. And many of those collisions involve cars and trucks. These two types of vehicles don’t mesh well because they’re not equal to each other. A truck is so much larger and heavier than a car that the impact is far worse than

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Month: March 2022

9 Steps to Take After Being Involved in a Car Accident

You Need To Know These Important Seat Belt Laws

Do I Need to Call My Insurance Company if the Car Accident Wasn’t My Fault?

Truck Accident Claims Process: What You Need to Know

How Common are Slip and Fall Accidents?

Why Cell Phones Increase the Risk of Severe Auto Accidents

6 Steps To Take After You’ve Suffered A Burn Injury

Types of Accidents: Car and Truck Collisions

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