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Rubbernecking

Rubbernecking Can Lead to Auto Accidents

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

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Third-Party Workers Motor Vehicle Accidents

Third-Party Workers Motor Vehicle Accidents

Workplace accidents are extremely common and lead to millions of personal injuries each year. When a workplace accident occurs, injury victims can obtain benefits from their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. Workers compensation cases may be a little more complicated when there is a third party involved. Third party workplace injuries describe injury-causing work accidents that are caused by the reckless or negligent actions of a third-party, such as a contract worker. Since third-party workplace injuries are more complex than typical work accidents, it is important for victims of these types of injuries to work with attorneys who are experienced in

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High Winds and the Risk of Auto Accidents

High Winds and the Risk of Auto Accidents

Drivers are faced with numerous dangers on the road every day, but one danger that often gets overlooked is high winds. High winds can last for an extended period of time, blowing at a rate of at least 40 miles per hour or more. High winds can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles, pushing them off the road or into another car, potentially resulting in serious injuries. At Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks, our auto accidents attorneys are experienced in getting client’s the compensation they deserve when injured in a car accident. Our legal team in

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Icy Road

Top Five Tips for Avoiding Auto Accidents on Icy Roads

Anyone who has lived through a typical Utah winter knows how dangerous the roads can be during the coldest months of the year. Driving can be a nightmare, and the risk of catastrophic auto accidents is extremely high. At the law firm of Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks, we handle cases involving the full range of auto accident types, including those resulting from hazardous weather conditions. We know firsthand how devastating auto accidents involving icy roads in the Salt Lake City, UT region can be. With this in mind, our personal injury attorneys have created a list of

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Auto Accidents and Dangerous Curves

Auto Accidents and Dangerous Curves

There are roads throughout the state of Utah that are riddled with dangerous curves. Tragically, auto accidents take place routinely on these roads, many of which are in rural parts of the state. In many cases, these accidents occur despite ample signage warning drivers of these dangerous curves and lowered speed limits. Thankfully, however, most drivers pay close attention to these signs and follow the posted speed limits carefully, saving their own lives and the lives of others in the process. While many of the accidents that occur due to dangerous curves are the faults of speeding or

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Auto Accidents Caused by Snow

Fog Can Contribute to Major Auto Accidents

The lawyers of Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks have helped numerous clients in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah following catastrophic auto accidents. These kinds of collisions can change people’s lives and end in tragedy, which is why our attorneys fight so diligently on the behalf of our clients. While drunk driving and vehicle defects claim many lives each each, weather conditions also play a role in crashes and collisions. Fog in particular can be hazardous, turning normal roads and highways into danger zones. Poor Visibility Means Heightened Accident Risks Any time your vision is impaired, that means

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Road Rage Increases the Risk of Auto Accidents

Road Rage Increases the Risk of Auto Accidents

We spend long stretches of our day on the road, whether it’s commuting or getting away from a weekend. Many people we share the road with are attentive and responsible, yet that are some motorists who are poor drivers and even dangerous ones. These sorts of drivers can greatly increase the risk of auto accidents. The lawyers of Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks have helped countless clients in the Salt Lake City area with their auto accident cases. The lawyers have noticed that many of these accidents were not the result of a mistake per se, but rather

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Understanding Circumstances that Lead to Auto Accidents and Wrong Way

Understanding Circumstances that Lead to Auto Accidents and Wrong Way

Wrong way auto accidents are by far the deadliest type of accident for the simple fact that they usually involve a head-on collision at a high speed. For those lucky enough to survive a wrong way auto accident, they could suffer a long-term, debilitating injury. At Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks in Provo, UT, we have over two decades of experience in handling auto accidents and wrong way driving cases. Our attorneys are equipped to help the victims in auto accidents receive compensation for the pain and suffering they have endured. Why Wrong Way Driving Accidents Happen Wrong

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High Winds and the Risk of Auto Accidents

The Impact of Auto Accidents and Backing Out of Driveways

When thinking about auto accidents and backing out of driveways, you may think about an easily avoidable situation. When you back out of a driveway, you need to be cognizant that children, pets, pedestrians, bicyclists, and cars can appear at any moment. Unfortunately, drivers are not always aware of their surroundings. Auto accidents can seriously hurt or even kill someone. If you have been injured by someone backing out of their driveway, the attorneys at Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks in Provo, UT can help you receive the compensation you deserve for your hardship. Why Driveway Accidents Happen

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The Impact of Auto Accidents and Changing Lanes

Picture this scenario: you are driving the speed limit and keeping your eyes on the road when suddenly, without signaling, the driver to your right changes into your lane. Before you can react, he crashes into you. As a result, you wind up suffering a long-term injury that keeps you away from work and you are left wondering how you will afford to pay your medical bills. At Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks in Provo, UT, we have handled many cases involving auto accidents and improper lane changes. Victims of auto accidents may be able to obtain compensation

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Tailgating Increases the Risk of Auto Accidents

Tailgating Increases the Risk of Auto Accidents

Tailgating is a dangerous habit. Driving too close behind another vehicle doesn’t allow enough space to brake safely in the event of an abrupt stop, which can result in a collision and serious injuries. Victims of auto accidents caused by tailgating may be entitled to compensation for damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you have been injured by another person’s reckless driving and would like more information about your rights regarding auto accidents and tailgating, contact the Provo, UT accident attorneys at Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks. What Is Tailgating? Tailgating is the

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Highway Auto Accidents Can Cause Serious and Fatal Injuries

Auto Accidents & Improper Lane Changes Can Cause Severe injury

It is not uncommon for auto accidents to occur as the result of an improper or unsafe lane change, especially in overly populated areas, such as Salt Lake City County. Auto accidents can happen quickly and usually occur when you least expect them. A car accident can lead to severe injury, loss of income, and costly medical bills. Choosing a trustworthy law firm to handle your case allows you to receive adequate compensation. Our attorneys at Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks, PC are extremely qualified at handling auto accidents and improper lane changes for clients in the Provo,

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