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What Happens If I Never Report an Accident to the Police?

What Happens If I Never Report an Accident to the Police?

The average American will experience at least four car accidents in their lifetime, according to Forbes. Thankfully, the probability of severely injuring yourself or others is low; however, costly repairs are an unfortunate reality in several cases. Regardless, it’s essential to contact the authorities after a car wreck.  Discover why it’s crucial to report a car accident to the police.  What Does the Law Say? In most states, you’re required by law to contact the police and file a report after a collision. Even if your state doesn’t require submitting a police report, we recommend you do so

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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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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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Signs That Indicates You Might Be Too Tired To Drive.

Signs You’re Too Tired To Drive

Driving while you’re tired is dangerous for you and everyone else on the road. People know intoxicated driving is illegal and socially unacceptable, but drowsy driving remains a gray area. Most drivers underestimate the dangers of drowsy driving and overstate their ability to drive when they’re sleepy. Drowsy driving is responsible for over 100,000 car accidents each year, 40,000 of which result in severe injuries, according to UCLA’s Sleep Disorder Center. The actual figure is probably higher since drowsiness is self-reported. One out of every six fatal car accidents is caused by tired driving.  Drowsy driving is as

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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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4 Common Injuries That Manifest After an Accident

Common Injuries That Manifest After an Accident

Vehicle injuries are one of the most terrifying experiences that can leave you traumatized or even paralyzed. After an accident, you’ll be preoccupied with concerns over what the next step you need to take is. Sadly, you might experience memory fog, which makes it almost impossible to think straight or concentrate. In addition to emotional disorientation and mental trauma, victims are also left with physical damage that in most cases isn’t noticeable until a few days after the crash. For those who have recently been involved in a car accident, here are common symptoms that you may experience

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The 4 Most Common Auto Accident Injuries

The Most Common Auto Accident Injuries

Auto accidents are very common, and thankfully most of them are mild. It’s possible to be involved in a simple car accident and to walk away with absolutely no injuries. Unfortunately, auto accidents can also be incredibly dangerous and harmful. Getting in a car accident is bad enough on its own, but what happens when you start to feel tightness, burning, or pain in the aftermath of the accident? Auto accident injuries can be varied and deceptive. You may walk away with an obvious, but minor cut from broken glass. Or you may feel completely fine and later

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National Seatbelt Enforcement Mobilization

National Seatbelt Enforcement Mobilization

This last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration completed a huge mobilization effort to raise awareness about seat belt safety, car accidents, dangers, and seat belt laws across the nation. The NHTSA, law enforcement, and other safety groups came together to promote safe driving and seat belt use through campaigns, citations, rewards, advertisements, and more. This year the slogan chosen was “Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.” The goal was to encourage and educate all drivers and passengers throughout the nation to decrease injuries and fatalities in car accidents. You may have seen a billboard along your

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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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Proving Fault: Car Accidents and Police Reports

Proving Fault: Car Accidents and Police Reports

Just about any time a car accident takes place, a police officer will file a report. Obtaining a copy of this report may help show that the other party is responsible. Car accidents can take a major toll on your health and finances, so it is essential that you hire an auto accident attorney that can investigate your accident and ensure you are treated fairly. At Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks in Provo, UT, we can review your car accident case and determine if you should pursue legal action. Here, we discuss how a car accident police report

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Proving Fault: Car Accidents and Citations

Proving Fault: Car Accidents and Citations

Proving fault is an essential component of all auto collision cases. If an attorney can establish that a party is at fault for a crash, they can be held liable for damages. The Provo, UT lawyers of Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks consider all evidence in car accident lawsuits when attempting to prove fault. Traffic tickets and any citations for moving violations can be an important part of proving fault. Let’s take a moment to go over the basics of this issue and how citations might play a role in your auto accident case. Traffic Tickets After an

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Car Accident Passenger Lawsuits

Car Accident Passenger Lawsuits

According to numbers from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and The Polk Company’s National Vehicle Population Profile, there were 23,708 fatalities in car accidents during 2017. That number comprised 64 percent of all vehicle accident fatalities for the year. As for total injury accident numbers, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated there were 2.17 millions injury collisions in 2016. Given these numbers, it should come as no surprise that drivers and vehicle passengers are at risk for injury. What is surprising, however, is that passengers in auto accidents can potentially file

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