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In 2011, Insurance Journal posited that the average cost of a fatal car accident in Utah totals $281 million. This shockingly exorbitant bill covers only medical expenses and income lost during the time of the decedent’s convalescence and after their passing. That reckoning doesn’t even touch funeral expenses, medical bills, and burial costs which also…
Read MoreThe Utah Department of Transportation reports that in 2009, the state saw 238 traffic fatalities. While drowsy driving, poor driving conditions, and driver distraction cause the vast majority of car accidents, the culprit is not always a human being. Statistics vary widely, but mechanical failures—misfires in the operation of a motor vehicle—are said to contribute…
Read MoreAn injury to the spinal cord can drastically change the trajectory of a life. A promising career, a fulfilling social life and the comforts of family can all be devastated by an injury that can occur in a moment. Spinal cord injuries can happen in car accidents or at work or even while working around…
Read MoreA blown tire is an expensive headache. The loss of a tire means the cost of replacing it and repairing whatever damage the vehicle sustained in the ensuing auto accident. Furthermore, tires are not simply large, decorative rubber doughnuts; they keep the car centered and balanced; and when they go out, the consequences may be…
Read MoreMoral balancing is defined by the National Center for Biotechnology Information as “the effect of prior behavior on decision in moral conflict.” That is, if someone does something they perceive as morally outstanding, they will more easily justify committing small misdemeanors on the belief that they’ve earned the right to do so. Moral balancing occasionally…
Read MoreThe National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, in a recent report, shared a very startling fact. According to the NHTSA, motorcycle fatalities have “more than doubled during the past 10 years.” This bit of information may come as a shock to many Americans because for the most part transportation has gotten safer in recent years.…
Read MoreA traumatic brain injury or TBI occurs when an external force is exerted on the skull, forcing the brain to move inside the head. This can be highly detrimental to the brain and can impede important, sometimes vital functions performed by the brain. A traumatic brain injury by definition occurs after birth but can lead…
Read More1. Have a conversation The simple act of sitting down with your teenagers and discussing the dangers of texting while driving sends a strong message. As you discuss this try to help them understand the consequences and don’t be subtle. Explain that people die every year because of distracted driving and possibly share a specific…
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