In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the leading causes of accidents in the transportation industry, from air travel to road transport.
Today’s blog discusses what you should do after you’ve been in a car accident caused by snow. We will also discuss tips for driving safely to prevent an accident from occurring.
PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced a traumatic event such as a serious accident, natural disaster, an assault, and other tragic events.
Seat belt use undoubtedly saves lives, but it’s also possible to sustain seatbelt injuries after being in a car crash. Knowing the symptoms of seatbelt injuries can enable you to seek medical care when you need it and take care of your injuries so you can get back to everyday life. The most common type of seatbelt is the three-point seat belt, which covers your shoulder, chest, and lower stomach area. During a crash, the force of impact goes into your body and the areas where the seat belt rests become blunt trauma sites. There’s a high likelihood
Poorly maintained roads can take drivers by surprise and lead to car accidents. Unsafe road conditions cannot be anticipated when planning your next trip, so it is essential to stay vigilant.
The passengers are often forgotten or neglected in an auto accident, so it’s critical that you can act for yourself in the event of a vehicle crash if you find yourself a passenger when an accident occurs.
Getting into a car accident might be your worst nightmare; it is for many people for a good reason. Accidents are never planned and leave us feeling shaken. We often wish we had been in a different place to avoid the accident. But we spend most of our time discussing what to do right after the crash. And while collecting contact and insurance information from other drivers and witnesses matters, so does what happens next. After the police have left the scene and everyone parts way, you need a way to get home, which raises an important question.
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
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
While texting and driving is dangerous, it isn’t the only form of distraction that threatens the lives of drivers and those on the road with them. Many drivers in Utah wrongly believe that they become distracted only when they read or send text messages to another person as they operate a vehicle. There are three types of distractions that we deal with while we’re driving. To be safe on the road, we need to avoid these distractions actively. In today’s blog, we’re discussing these distractions and how to avoid them so we can all be better drivers! Keep
Utah is a no-fault state, so what happens when an uninsured driver is in an accident? Being uninsured is against the law, but being in a no-fault state changes the process. Today’s blog is all about explaining what happens. Stay tuned to learn everything you need to know about the penalties and consequences for uninsured drivers in Utah. Utah is a No-Fault State When it comes to car accidents, Utah is a no-fault state. This basically means that neither driver’s insurance is expected to compensate the other for car repairs or medical costs regardless of who is at
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
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