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A Pain in the Neck: Auto Accidents and Whiplash

October 21, 2016

Car accidents can have a serious impact on your quality of life, especially when serious injuries occur. Whiplash, caused by a sudden back-and-forth movement of the neck, is one of the most common injuries after a car accident. Whiplash can be very painful and interfere with daily life, making it difficult for you to work or care for your family. Filing a lawsuit maybe your best course of action. To learn more about your legal options regarding auto accidents and whiplash, contact our Provo, UT lawyers at Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks. In the meantime, read on to

Serious Auto Accidents Can Lead to Partial or Total Paralysis

September 20, 2016

The lawyers of Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks are here to help the people of Provo in their time of legal need. We know just how serious severe injuries can be, and we always consider the long-term effects of these injuries on the lives of victims as well as their loved ones. Serious auto accidents can lead to lifelong struggles, which is why having skilled attorneys on your side is important for collecting damages. As you’re about to read, dealing with paralysis, even just partial paralysis in a limb, can have a major impact on how you go

Making All the Stops: Auto Accidents and Defective Brakes

August 26, 2016

The lawyers of Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks are committed to the people of Provo and their families. Our legal team offers strong legal counsel for all kinds of cases, from lawsuits involving serious auto accidents to class action lawsuits against major companies who put out defective products. In some cases, auto accidents may be linked to design flaws and poor manufacturing. With that in mind, let’s consider car accidents that are caused by defective brakes and brake systems. We Expect Our Cars to Be Safe Whenever we get behind the wheel of a car, whether it’s a

Auto Accidents Can Cause Major Brain Injuries and Trauma

May 16, 2016

The legal team of Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks, P.C. has helped countless people in and around Provo during their time of legal need. In the case of serious car accidents that lead to injuries and lasting disability, our attorneys can help obtain just compensation that accounts for lost wages and other changes in your life and livelihood. Brain injuries are typically among the most serious injuries that can arise from auto accident’s. We’d like to explore what these entail and why they can affect people in such a profound way. About Brain Injuries A brain injury refers

Looking Out for Your Children: Auto Accidents and Teens

May 12, 2016

The lawyers of Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks, P.C. have helped countless individuals throughout Provo in their time of legal need. Providing expert counsel, our attorneys have been particularly helpful to people filing lawsuits after serious car accidents. Oftentimes, these cases involve young people behind the wheel, which includes teenagers. Teens and young adults are almost always at a higher risk for serious injury and accidents whenever they are behind the wheel. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 2,163 teenage drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 were killed in 2013. In addition, 243,243 teenage

How Speeding Is Related to Auto Accidents

February 22, 2016

The lawyers of Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks have helped countless injury victims throughout Provo in their time of legal need. We fight diligently for your legal entitlements every step of the way, holding negligent parties accountable for their actions. When it comes to serious and fatal auto accidents, excessive speed is one of the most common causes of these collisions. Let’s look into the issue of speeding right now and how you can keep safe while on the road. Why Do Motorists Speed? Motorists may speed for a whole host of reasons. Some drivers may be in

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.

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

Avoid Auto Accidents During The 100 Deadliest Days On Utah’s Roads

March 21, 2012

The Utah Highway Patrol and the Utah Department of Transportation refer to the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the “100 Deadliest Days” on the state’s roads. More people are traveling on the roads during the summer, thereby increasing the odds of auto accidents. UDOT reports that motor vehicle accidents increase by about 35 percent during the summer months, with an average of about 96 auto accident fatalities each summer. Utah drivers can employ some simple techniques to increase their safety on the roads and lessen their chances of being involved in auto accidents. Rules of

Avoid Accidents By Preparing For Utah’s Severe Winter Weather Driving

February 9, 2012

Winter weather brings several outdoor pleasures. Building snow angels, skiing, snowball fights and sledding are some of the fantastic pastimes of a cooler climate. However, the snowy season also comes equipped with dangerous driving conditions. For example, a winter storm moved across Utah causing several accidents during the holidays. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, there were 47 accidents in Utah County from midnight to 5 p.m. on December 25, 2012. As road conditions worsen throughout the months of January and February, local authorities recommend that you pay attention to your surroundings and slow down when driving. However, in

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Tag: Auto Accidents

A Pain in the Neck: Auto Accidents and Whiplash

Serious Auto Accidents Can Lead to Partial or Total Paralysis

Making All the Stops: Auto Accidents and Defective Brakes

Auto Accidents Can Cause Major Brain Injuries and Trauma

Looking Out for Your Children: Auto Accidents and Teens

How Speeding Is Related to Auto Accidents

Utah Highway Patrol Targeting Aggressive Drivers To Reduce Accidents

Handling Uninsured Motorists On and Off the Road in Utah

Avoid Auto Accidents During The 100 Deadliest Days On Utah’s Roads

Avoid Accidents By Preparing For Utah’s Severe Winter Weather Driving

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