How seriously can alcohol impact a driver’s abilities?
Millions of Americans drink alcohol – some on a regular basis, some only on “special occasions.” Alcohol is prevalent in American culture. From a scientific and biological standpoint alcohol, once it is consumed, is absorbed through the digestive system and stays in a person’s bloodstream until it is metabolized in the liver. From a...
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Are American Drivers Out of Control?
The year 2020 was a tough one in a lot of ways, including traffic safety. And it looks like America’s highways and roads were even deadlier in 2021 and 2022. A report from the group Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety says that as a country, our drivers are “out of control.” As stated...
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What is Modified Comparative Negligence Law In Utah?
Utah drivers know that motor vehicle accidents can occur unexpectedly, and many times there is no clear way to determine who or what exactly caused the accident. The unfortunate reality is that sometimes both drivers were at fault, and the question then becomes, who pays for what? Anyone who has been involved in a...
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Auto accidents on the rise in Utah and across the U.S.
Auto accidents are a common cause for unexpected injuries and fatalities in Utah and throughout the United States. There are many catalysts for a crash including speeding, reckless driving, negligence, distracted driving, drivers who are under the influence and drowsy driving. Federal and local governments track these collisions to determine how and why they...
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Woman killed in pedestrian accident
Salt Lake City is a pedestrian friendly city that encourages people to walk and enjoy the outdoors. Most of the time pedestrians are able to safely share the road with other vehicles but occasionally a serious accident occurs. A tragic accident recently occurred in Salt Lake City.A woman who was crossing North Temple Street...
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Safe Driving Campaign Statistics Shows Common Risks For Accidents
In Utah and across the nation, road safety is a primary focus of legislators, regulators and law enforcement. To emphasize the importance of adhering to the rules of the road, there are periodic campaigns to enforce the law. That includes issuing citations or warnings to drivers who are behaving dangerously. It also involves removing...
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