Common Types Of Truck Accidents In The US
Trucking accidents are, unfortunately, all too common. Roughly 500,000 accidents occur annually, with 5,000 ending in a fatality in the United States. Accidents involving large vehicles can result in life-altering consequences. There are many different types of trucking accidents, but some of the most common include the following: – Jackknife accidents occur when a tractor-trailer’s […]
Why Are Parking Lot Accidents So Dangerous?
Most people think of parking lot accidents as being relatively minor. After all, they usually involve low speeds and often happen when drivers are distracted or not paying attention. But the truth is that parking lot accidents can be much more dangerous than you think. Fender benders can feel annoying in parking lots, but pedestrian […]
Pedestrians vs Crosswalks- When Are You In The Wrong?
As a pedestrian, it’s hard to know when you have the right of way at a crosswalk – and when you don’t. Unfortunately, many pedestrians are injured or killed each year in crosswalk accidents. Accidents can happen for many reasons. Pedestrians or drivers can quickly become distracted by items like phones or something they see […]
Recovering From a Car Accident
No one wants to be part of a car accident. They are scary and can leave you shaken up and unsure of what to do next. In this situation, knowing how to recover physically and emotionally is important. Here are some tips on how to do just that. First, it is important to get medical […]
What To Do After You Slip and Fall
After you slip on a wet floor, you may be shocked or confused about what happened. Dizziness and disorientation may start to set it. You may also experience head, neck, back, or hip pain. You may have a concussion if you hit your head when you fell. While laying there after a slip and fall […]
Stop! Have you experienced Medical Malpractice?
If you or someone you love believe they have been the victim of medical malpractice, it is crucial to seek out a medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible. An experienced attorney can help you understand your legal rights and options and take steps to protect your interests. A delayed diagnosis can be fatal for […]
How Drowsy Driving Can Cause Accidents
Just about every driver has found themselves too tired to drive home at some point. Unfortunately, most drivers will still get behind the wheel to get home before the rest. These drivers have many techniques to keep themselves awake for the ride, such as listening to loud music, opening the window, drinking coffee, setting ventilation […]
School Zone Collisions: Why do they happen?
Driving through Saratoga Springs, we have noticed that people speed a lot through school zones. It has left us wondering, why do these school zone collisions keep happening? Here is what our research has brought to our attention. Distracted Students Many students (roughly 80%) in middle and high school engage in unsafe street-crossing behavior, such […]
Questions to Ask Yourself About an Injury Law Firm
As a personal injury law firm serving Utah, we know one thing is true. As soon as the snow starts falling, we see auto accidents skyrocket overnight. There are many reasons why car crashes become so frequent during the winter, but that topic is another article. Instead, this post will address another issue that victims […]
Posting on Social Media Can Damage Your Case
It is natural to use social media to provide updates on your life. Making a simple post with images and a few lines of text is a quick way to update family and friends. If you have carefully crafted your social media channels, it can feel like a safe sharing space. It is important to […]