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Is It Illegal To Drive Past A Car Accident?

Is It Illegal to Drive Past a Car Accident?

If you see a car accident, you’re not legally required to stop and help, but you may want to. However, some people worry about stopping and helping others because they don’t want to get sued if something goes awry. Fortunately, Utah has good samaritan laws in place to protect you if you choose to help a car accident victim, but accidentally cause harm.  Continue reading to learn more about how you can help other drivers involved in accidents.  Is It a Good Idea to Help Drivers Involved in Crashes? You’re not legally required to stay at the scene

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Is Rear-Ending Someone Always Your Fault?

Is Rear-Ending Someone Always Your Fault?

Car accidents occur due to several reasons. From fender benders to high-speed crashes, the potential scenarios are endless. One of the most common types of collisions is when one car rear-ends another. When it comes to these types of accidents, most people assume the driver who rear-ended the vehicle in front of them is to blame; however, this isn’t always the case.  Discover why the driver who rear-ends another vehicle may not always be at fault.  Defining Negligence Finding out who was responsible for a car collision is typically a matter of deciding who was negligent, which is

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What Are My Rights After A Car Accident?

What Are My Rights After A Car Accident?

After a car collision, various factors can threaten your legal rights. It’s crucial to protect your rights, especially if a negligent driver caused the accident; otherwise, you might miss out on the compensation you’re legally entitled to receive.  Discover more information on negligence below.  What is a Negligent Driver? Every individual on the road has a duty of care to avoid injuring other drivers, motorists, and pedestrians. When a driver is negligent, it means they have behaved in a careless manner, which has caused harm or injury to another person. A driver might be found negligent if they

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What Should You NOT Do After a Car Accident?

What Should You NOT Do After a Car Accident?

At the time of your car accident, you were likely panicked about what might happen next. You may have wondered the following: Is the other driver injured? Whose fault was it? Will my insurance cover the damage? Although it’s not easy to compose yourself after an accident, you need to stay level-headed as best you can.  Continue reading to learn about the emotional effects of a car accident. Car Collisions Are Emotionally Taxing After an accident, it’s natural to grapple with anger, stress, anxiety, or even depression. Although you need time to grieve, you also need to prepare

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What Are the Most Common Car Accident Injuries?

What Are the Most Common Car Accident Injuries?

Over three million people are injured each year in car accidents in the U.S. alone, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Some injuries don’t require medical attention, but severe ones can result in a permanent disability.  In today’s blog, we will discuss the two categories of car accident injuries.  The Two Categories of Car Accident Injuries There are two broad categories of injuries caused by car collisions, which are impact injuries and penetrating injuries. Impact injuries usually occur when someone’s body hits a part of the car’s interior, such as when a person’s knees hit the

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Distracted Driving Why Cell Phone Usage Is Banned in Some States

Distracted Driving: Why Cell Phone Usage Is Banned in Some States

Some drivers want to be able to use their phones on the road without the fear of repercussions, but talking or texting while driving can lead to accidents. Distracted driving claims over 3,000 lives each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In an attempt to combat this phenomenon, several states have passed legislation that restricts cell phone usage while driving. Continue reading to learn more about the dangers of distracted driving. What Is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, which includes eating, drinking, toying with the stereo, and, most

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What Happens If You Don’t Report An Accident Within 24 Hours

What Happens If You Don’t Report An Accident Within 24 Hours?

After a car accident, medical attention should be your top priority if you or your passengers end up with serious injuries. However, you also need to think about how much time you have to report the accident so you can file a lawsuit. Learn about the importance of reporting an accident promptly. The Importance of Reporting a Car Accident You may be in situations where you don’t want to report the accident at all, such as if a repair is estimated to cost less than your insurance deductible, but those times are few and far between. Generally, you

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Can a Minor Car Accident Cause Injury

Can a Minor Car Accident Cause Injury

Most automobile accidents are low impact, but in some cases, the occupants may experience neck and back pain days after the crash. Unfortunately, many victims trick themselves into thinking their pain isn’t worth looking into because the accident was minor. It would be best if you didn’t ignore your pain since even minor injuries can result in complications—especially with concussions. Getting to a doctor may prevent further damage. In today’s blog, we will discuss injuries that can result from a minor car collision. Whiplash Whiplash is a neck injury due to the rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck.

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Car Accident PTSD

Can Car Accidents Cause PTSD?

It’s not unusual for individuals involved in a car accident to experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, also known as PTSD. The psychiatric disorder can occur in people who have seen or experienced a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, car accident, or violent assault. If you were recently involved in a car accident and you’re experiencing intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings related to it, you may have PTSD. Learn more about this disorder as it pertains to car accidents. Understanding PTSD People who are diagnosed with PTSD may relive a stressful event through flashbacks or nightmares. They may

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How To Drive Safely In The Snow?

How To Drive Safely In The Snow

Although the winter is full of holiday joy and merriment, the icy roads are not. This is a dangerous time to drive to all those family reunions you’ve been invited to. Road conditions are not the best in the winter, with snow, sleet, and ice causing problems for drivers. Over 116,000 Americans are injured on roadways, and there are 1,300 fatalities each winter according to data from the Department of Transportation. It is now more important than ever for drivers to pay attention to the roads so that they can arrive safely to their destinations. Use the following

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Uninsured

Uninsured Motorist

UNINSURED MOTORIST LAWYER UTAH An Uninsured Motorist Lawyer Can Protect Your Rights If you were injured in a car accident in Utah, typically you would pursue compensation through the negligent driver’s insurance policy, and/or your own insurance policy’s personal injury protection (PIP). What can you do if the driver who hit you didn’t have insurance or doesn’t have enough insurance to cover your injury? This is when uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage comes in. If you have been injured in an accident caused by a negligent driver, contact Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks in Provo, UT, to speak

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How To Have A Safe Road Trip

How To Have A Safe Road Trip

As those last school bells ring, families around the country are gearing up for their summer road trips. From cross-country drives to camping trips to family reunions to the big move, people travel more in the summer than any other time and unfortunately, this means there are more accidents on the roads. How can you keep your friends and family safe as you head out for your big road trip? How can you bring home lifelong memories instead of medical bills and car repairs? Our lawyers have seen their fair share of accidents and we’ve learned a lot about

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