Category Archives: Auto Accidents

May 16, 2012 | by MH

Train Crossings & Distracted Walking – A Deadly Mix

Sadly, a young woman was fatally injured earlier this week here in Utah when she walked into the path of an oncoming light rail commuter train (TRAX). According to local news sources, she may have been talking on her phone … Continue reading →

May 14, 2012 | by MH

Tire Safety Tips

Did you know that tires are one of the most important safety features on your car or truck? But to do their job, they have to be in good shape.* Things to regularly keep an eye on include • Making … Continue reading →

May 11, 2012 | by MH

Personal Injury Lawsuits and Time Limits — Statute of Limitations

Sometimes people call us or schedule a consultation and tell us that the incident that caused their injury happened a number of years ago. Unfortunately, if too many years have passed since the injury happened, it may be difficult for … Continue reading →

May 9, 2012 | by MH

Failure to Use Turn Signals Causes More Accidents Than Distracted Driving

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 … Continue reading →

April 25, 2012 | by MH

“Distracted Driving Design Challenge” Invites Teens to Participate

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is inviting teens to create an original icon that will be used to promote DOT’s anti-distracted driving message. The icon will be shared on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and other social networking sites. The contest, … Continue reading →

April 23, 2012 | by MH

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month!

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the message from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is “One Text or Call Could Wreck it All.” In 2009 (most recent statistics), distracted driving killed nearly 5,500 people – that’s 16% of … Continue reading →

April 20, 2012 | by MH

“Black Box” Recorders Coming to A Car Near You in 2015

Remember those “black boxes” that everyone talks about after a plane accident? Wouldn’t it be great if we had that same kind of information in a car accident or truck accident? Senate Bill 1813, which has already passed the U.S. … Continue reading →

April 18, 2012 | by MH

Cyclists and Motorists — Can They Ever Get Along?

Between 2000 to 2009, more than 7,000 bicyclists were killed in motor vehicle accidents on U.S. roads. That’s an average of 600-800 deaths per year. In addition, hundreds of thousands more cyclists were seriously injured during that same time frame. … Continue reading →

April 16, 2012 | by MH

Are You An Aggressive Driver? Are You Sure?

As many as 56% of deadly vehicle crashes involve one or more unsafe driving behaviors typically associated with aggressive driving. That means that if you’re driving aggressively, you’re needlessly endangering yourself, your passengers, and others on the road. Do you … Continue reading →

April 11, 2012 | by MH

Airline Pilot vs. Truck Driver Comparison

Vacation season is just around the corner and that means travel. Some of us will travel to distant locations by commercial airplane. Most of us, however, will find ourselves sharing the road with 80,000 pound semi trucks. Guess who’s safer? … Continue reading →