How Do I Know if an Insurance Company’s Offer is Fair After a Crash?
Category: Auto Accidents
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Originally published May 30, 2022. When you file an insurance claim after a car accident, you usually receive a settlement offer from the insurance company. However, it’s important to remember that you can, and often should, negotiate for a better settlement offer if the first […]
The Role of Dashcam Footage in Car Accident Claims
Category: Auto Accidents
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In recent years, dashcams have transformed from being a gadget mostly used by law enforcement to becoming a tool available to all drivers. These devices continuously record footage of the road ahead and, sometimes, behind a vehicle, providing an unbiased and accurate account of any […]
What Happens When You’re at Fault for a Car Accident in Utah?
Category: Auto Accidents
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Most states in the U.S. are considered “at-fault states,” which means drivers who cause car accidents can be held liable for compensating the people they injure during crashes. This usually happens either through settlements or lawsuits that result in jury verdicts. Utah, however, is one […]
Electric Scooters: The Risks and Possible Injuries
Category: Auto Accidents
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Electric scooters are small, lightweight, and highly maneuverable, making them ideal for traveling short distances in urban and suburban areas. Because of their convenience and speed, many people use them to get around town without having to walk or rely on a vehicle. However, anyone […]
Does Someone Always Get a Ticket After an Accident?
Category: Auto Accidents
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Originally published April 25, 2022. Car accidents are always a big hassle, no matter how minor they may be. But beyond that, nothing is certain: even a low-speed accident might leave you with injuries, it could have a devastating impact on your finances, and it […]
Should You Call the Cops After a Fender Bender?
Category: Auto Accidents
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Picture it: you’re driving to your local grocery store. It’s a route you’ve taken dozens, if not hundreds, of times before, and it’s always the same. But this time, while stopped at a red light, your thoughts are interrupted by a loud bang as your […]
What Are the Worst Traffic Times in Salt Lake City?
Category: Auto Accidents
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Originally published June 27, 2022. Salt Lake City, or SLC, is known as the “Crossroads of the West” due to being at the center of two of the country’s longest and busiest interstate highways: the north-south I-15 and the east-west I-80. As one of Utah’s […]
Proving Negligence in a Car Accident Case
Category: Auto Accidents
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If you’re thinking about taking legal steps after a car crash, you’ll need strong evidence to show that the other driver was negligent. This evidence can come from many places: people who saw what happened, videos of the accident, or even something the other driver […]
Vehicle Fires: Why They Start and How to Avoid Them
Category: Auto Accidents
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In a typical action movie, when a car catches fire, it’s moments away from erupting in a dramatic explosion. And while an explosion like that is extremely unlikely to happen in real life, vehicle fires still pose a threat to drivers and pedestrians, as they […]
What Is Considered ‘Reckless Driving’ in Idaho?
Category: Auto Accidents
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Idaho is a beautiful place for a drive, with scenic highways and byways aplenty. Like any state, it helps if your leisurely drive follows the prevailing traffic laws, and that includes the nebulous offense of reckless driving. Understanding what the state of Idaho considers reckless […]
