Of the 58,991 car crashes in Utah last year, we don’t know how many were caused by unsafe cars. However, when people operate a dangerously ill-maintained vehicle, it’s not only their lives that they risk, but the lives of other drivers as well. According to the Utah Code of law, “A person may not operate…a vehicle that is …
On Jan. 25, 2023, a driver died in a car accident in Mountain View Corridor, Utah. KSL News Radio reported that a box truck had stopped at a traffic light when a passenger vehicle hit the truck from behind. The passenger vehicle driver was killed, while the box truck driver suffered minor injuries. Accident Fatalities Are All …
When’s the last time you used your turn signals when driving? According to research by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), drivers neglect to use their turn signals when making a turn around 25% of the time. Drivers also either fail to use their turn signals when changing lanes or fail to turn the signals off 48% …
As soon as the accident happens, your first reaction will probably be one of shock. So before you do anything else, take a moment to breathe. At the same time, take a quick physical inventory. Did your airbags go off? While you may be generally sore, does any one area hurt more than another? Can …
Is It Legal to Pull Over Onto the Shoulder of a Highway? Utah law takes into consideration that people sometimes have to pull over on the highway for many reasons. Essentially, if you are experiencing car trouble or some type of emergency, you are allowed to pull over onto the shoulder of the highway. In …
If you or a loved one has been a victim of a car crash or similar accident that was the fault of a reckless driver, and you were unable to go to work as a result — or you were forced to miss out on other income opportunities due to collision injuries and their limitations …
After being involved in an accident, establishing the negligence of the at-fault party may not always be a cut-and-dry process. Sometimes you have to work in order to build up your case so you can receive the settlement you need to recover after a tragic accident. Siegfried & Jensen wants to help you understand the …
We get it, sometimes when you are driving people just piss you off. Maybe they are going super slow, maybe they cut you off. There are numerous things that can turn your driving from defensive to aggressive. But aggressive driving is trouble for our roadways, and it can cause numerous problems. Screaming, rude gestures, and …
Car accidents happen suddenly and without notice. Individuals are driving down the roadway one moment, when, the next thing they know, they hear the loud crash of another vehicle hitting theirs, and suddenly they are being jerked around. When accidents happen, victims are often overcome with adrenaline and anxiety. They may feel excruciating pain or …
Millions of individuals across the United States get behind the wheel of a car daily. In some cases, these individuals become involved in car accidents that often result in debilitating injuries. Unfortunately, in Utah, over 164 motor vehicle occur daily across the state. In most cases, those involved do not sustain any serious injuries. Typically, …
Winter weather can be extremely challenging for motorists behind the wheel. More than 17 percent of vehicle crashes occur during winter. 10 percent of all fatal crashes from 2012 through 2016 were in inclement weather. The colder months are challenging for motorists and it can often feel like any move of the steering wheel will result in an …
Myth #1: You have to “go to court” or sue someone after a car accident. Almost always, you do not need to file a lawsuit to receive compensation for your auto accident claim. Instead, you or your attorney will open up an insurance claim with the insurance company of the driver that caused the accident. …
