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Utah Highway Patrol Targeting Aggressive Drivers To Reduce Accidents

July 8, 2014

Utah’s I-15 has one of the highest accident rates involving semi trucks and other commercial vehicles in the state. When it’s a passenger car versus a commercial vehicle, the people inside the car are six times more likely to be killed. Common reasons for the crashes include drivers following too closely, making unsafe lane changes and cutting in front of semis. Utah law requires drivers to allow two seconds in front of or behind a semi before changing lanes, which is not surprising considering that it takes 500 feet for a semi truck to come to a complete stop.

Sleepy Driving Causes Risk and Potential Injury to Drivers

October 16, 2013

Driving fatigue is a psychological and physiological event that can affect any driver. The impact of fatigue can cause strain on the vehicle’s driver and creates a potential for a motor vehicle accident, which can cause injury to the driver and other vehicles on the road. The risks associated with driver fatigue have a large impact on motor vehicle accidents in the United States. A recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration claims fatigue or sleep related collisions cause 56,000 accidents per year, which cause 40,000 injuries and 1,550 deaths. Fatigue can also increase the likeliness of a

Recent Collision Highlights The Importance of Car & Truck Safety

September 11, 2013

A passenger car and a semi-trailer were recently in a collision on Interstate 15 in North Salt Lake. According to a Utah Highway Patrol officer, the accident occurred when the drivers of the car and the semi-trailer tried to avoid hitting a third vehicle with a blown tire. While both drivers averted an accident with the third car, they ended up hitting each other in the process. The driver of the truck suffered minor injuries, which were treated at a local hospital, and the passenger car’s driver did not receive any injuries that needed medical attention. Common Semi-Truck Accidents In

Handling Uninsured Motorists On and Off the Road in Utah

October 16, 2012

It is impossible for Utah drivers to identify who is an uninsured motorist while on the road, so handling vehicles safely and driving defensively is a must. However, when car accidents involving uninsured drivers do occur, it is difficult to know how to best handle the situation. While there are penalties for driving without insurance in Utah, insured drivers have little recourse. However, with the help of attorneys experienced in personal injury claims against uninsured motorists, insured auto accident victims in Utah may still receive compensation. State of the Uninsured Even though almost every state in the U.S., including

Feds Propose Next Step in Fight Against Distracted Driving

June 21, 2012

In mid-February 2011, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the next move the federal government will take in its fight against distracted driving: technology that limits drivers’ ability to become distracted by electronic devices like cell phones and navigation systems. Talking about the moves his agency has made to fight distracted driving and related motor vehicle accidents, Secretary LaHood was quoted by Thomson Reuters as saying: “Distracted driving is a dangerous and deadly habit on America’s roadways – that’s why I’ve made it a priority to encourage people to stay focused behind the wheel.” The proposed guidelines would ask

Drivers Must Be Aware of Dangers Posed by Commercial Truck Accidents

January 26, 2012

The number of drivers on our roadways is constantly increasing. Motorists in small passenger vehicles must share the roads with large commercial trucks. This poses some unique safety risks that all drivers must be aware of when operating any motor vehicle. There are federal safety rules in place for drivers of large trucks aimed at increasing safety and reducing commercial vehicle accidents. These rules are important for protecting both truck drivers and the public in general. Unfortunately, when these basic safety rules are not followed, tragic accidents are often the result. Safety Regulations for Commercial Truck Drivers The U.S.

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Category: Auto Accidents

Utah Highway Patrol Targeting Aggressive Drivers To Reduce Accidents

Sleepy Driving Causes Risk and Potential Injury to Drivers

Recent Collision Highlights The Importance of Car & Truck Safety

Handling Uninsured Motorists On and Off the Road in Utah

Feds Propose Next Step in Fight Against Distracted Driving

Drivers Must Be Aware of Dangers Posed by Commercial Truck Accidents

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