Is inattentional blindness a type of driver distraction?
Utah drivers know dangerous driving behaviors put people at risk of crashes. Driver distraction is an umbrella term for some of these dangers. It refers to behaviors that take a driver’s attention from the road. These behaviors cause a large number of crashes and other risks. Today we will look at inattentional blindness. This psychological...
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How do I respond to a low settlement offer?
Going through a car accident can make your life stressful enough. However, things might feel even worse when the claims adjuster for the insurance company presents you with a shockingly low settlement offer. However, this is not a time to panic. This is just one of the first steps to getting you the compensation...
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Tips for talking to your teen about distracted driving
For teenagers, being able to drive on their own is a new freedom. Teens may take this freedom for granted and forget that the vehicle they operate is still a dangerous machine in the wrong hands. Talking to your teen about distracted driving can help remind them what their priorities need to be can...
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Fight between dogs exacts high costs from South Ogden man
People in Salt Lake may assume that when it comes to liability issues involving dogs, owners only need to concern themselves with their pets’ interactions with other people. Yet what happens when a fight breaks out between two dogs? Such an altercation can cause damage to an animal that can result in expenses comparable...
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Negligent Entrustment in Utah
You may have a lot of things to worry about when dealing with the aftermath of a car accident in Salt Lake City; receiving needed financial assistance from the driver that hit (or their auto insurance provider) should not be one of them. Yet if said driver was not in their own vehicle when...
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How could a wrongful death suit help a family move forward?
Utah families seeking closure for an unexpected loss may file a wrongful death action to hold a company liable when its negligence was the cause. A court allows you and your surviving relatives to testify and describe how an unexpected fatality caused you severe harm. According to the Utah Department of Public Safety, fatalities involving a...
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