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Identifying and Avoiding Road Rage and Aggressive Driving

July 6, 2022

As Utah’s population grows, we must commit to avoiding road rage and aggressive driving from others and keeping our cool if we experience it. More drivers on the road mean slower commutes and more potential for aggression. Without greater intention to avoid emotional responses, this leaves us all at greater risk of an accident. “Road rage” is a term that was coined in the 1990s by a television news station in response to several incidents of freeway shootings. Many have expanded the term to encompass all forms of aggressive driving. However, while both aggressive driving and road rage

Ending Distracted Driving: How You Can Do Your Part

June 8, 2022

Implementing a few common sense habits can eliminate distracted driving in your vehicle and will help keep you and your family safe on the road. Driving while distracted is one of the leading causes of fatalities on the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in 2020, it was the cause of more than 3,100 deaths. These deaths can be easily prevented if we all start making a few simple changes when we drive. Here are a few ideas to reduce driving distractions and avoid serious accidents. Plan before you leave We all leave late sometimes. For

Wrong-Way Accidents

May 11, 2022

Wrong-way auto accidents are the deadliest type of accident since they usually involve a high-speed, head-on collision. They’re terrifying; they typically happen suddenly with little to no warning. It can often be impossible to get out of the way in time. But suppose you’re lucky enough to survive a wrong-way auto accident. In that case, you could suffer a long-term, debilitating injury that dramatically alters your quality of life (more on that below). Why do wrong-way accidents happen? How on earth do they happen? Some statistics explain why. In today’s blog, we’re reviewing them and helping you understand

3 Tips on Teen Driving Safety

April 27, 2022

As your teenagers get old enough to drive, discussing teen driving safety is just as important as taking them to get their learner’s permits. Did you know that over 2,000 drivers have been killed in car crashes involving teen drivers in recent years? Educating your teen on safe driving can reduce that number, making the roadways safer for everyone. In today’s blog, we’re discussing teen driving safety, including how you can make the roadways safer for your teen and everyone involved. We’re explaining how the graduated driver licensing system works and providing you with three tips on teen

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

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

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,

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

Advice on Moving on From a Bad Car Crash

February 3, 2022

Whether it was last week or last year, moving on from a bad car crash can be difficult. At first, you might feel fine, but then it hits you later. The trauma from a crash doesn’t have a timeline it must follow. It can strike immediately or years after the event. For some people, there is no shock or trauma. They simply move on from the crash. But for many people, the trauma comes, and it lasts for a while. So, how do you handle trauma when it strikes? That’s what we’re talking about today. Your emotional well-being

Car Accidents and Driving Under the Influence

November 25, 2021

Our roadways are dangerous enough as-is, but when someone or multiple people are driving under the influence, it can lead to fatal auto accidents. Tragically, catastrophic car accidents occur every day without the aid of alcohol or drugs. When conscientious drivers share the road with drivers operating their vehicles while under the influence, however, the risk of a severe or even deadly accident rises astronomically. Driving Under the Influence in Utah Sadly, drunk driving has become an increasingly more significant problem in the state of Utah after years of being on the decline. In 2020, 47 deaths resulted

Will My Insurance Premium Go Up Even if I’m Not at Fault?

October 21, 2021

A previous car crash can impact your automobile insurance premium, so it is important to know whether your rates will go up after a no-fault accident. Auto accidents stir up a myriad of thoughts and emotions. Pain, anger, and sadness can afflict you all at once, and the thought of what to do next can be overwhelming. This is especially true when considering how the accident might affect your insurance coverage. To help you be prepared in the event of a vehicle collision, let’s take a closer look at how insurance premiums are affected. Report the Accident Every

Types of Accidents: Rear-End Collisions

October 19, 2021

Rear-end collisions are the most frequent type of car accident in the nation, so it’s essential to know how to prevent them and keep yourself safe. According to the Washington Post, there are about 1.7 million rear-end collisions on U.S. roadways each year. Additionally, the Insurance Information Institute reported that these crashes made up over seven percent of total fatal crashes in 2019. Because of the aggressive nature of these accidents, even low-speed impacts can cause injuries. Here’s everything you need to know about rear-end crashes and how to receive compensation if you find yourself in this situation.

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Category: Car Accidents

Identifying and Avoiding Road Rage and Aggressive Driving

Ending Distracted Driving: How You Can Do Your Part

Wrong-Way Accidents

3 Tips on Teen Driving Safety

9 Steps to Take After Being Involved in a Car Accident

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

Why Cell Phones Increase the Risk of Severe Auto Accidents

Types of Accidents: Car and Truck Collisions

Advice on Moving on From a Bad Car Crash

Car Accidents and Driving Under the Influence

Will My Insurance Premium Go Up Even if I’m Not at Fault?

Types of Accidents: Rear-End Collisions

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