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Being Safe in Utah (General Safety)

Solar Eclipse: Know The Risks

Published on August 18, 2017 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Auto Insurance, Being Safe in Utah (General Safety), Community Involvement, Distracted Driving

The upcoming solar eclipse is a rare and exciting event. Luckily, Utah neighbors the states that will experience its full totality. This means there will be many people traveling by car, causing much more traffic than usual. In addition, due to the numerous solar eclipse events occurring throughout the Utah valley, (for those who would…

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Utah Seat Belt Laws: Do I Have to Buckle Up?

Published on May 9, 2017 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Being Safe in Utah (General Safety), Car Accidents, Car Safety

While driving, you may have noticed the “Click it or Ticket” billboards encouraging seat belt use. Utah seat belt laws apply to and affect everyone on the road, from drivers to passengers. These laws state that everyone in a vehicle must wear a seat belt. In addition, children younger than 8 years old must be…

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Utah Camping Safety

Published on April 10, 2017 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Being Safe in Utah (General Safety), Utah Lawyer

With 5 national parks and over 30 state parks, Utah is a great place to camp. From red rocks to snow-topped mountains, Utah has it all. Fortunately, most camping trips are fun and safe. However, the great outdoors can pose some serious risks. At Good Guys Injury Law, we are committed to helping our fellow Utahns…

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Most Dangerous Dog Breeds: Protect Against Bites

Published on April 6, 2017 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Being Safe in Utah (General Safety), Children & Accidents, Dog Bites & Attacks

We all love dogs, and they can be great companions. However, some breeds can be very dangerous. Dogs killed 392 Americans between 2005 and 2016. 297 of those deaths were caused by two general dog breeds — pit bulls and rottweilers. Based on the number of dog bites, attacks, and fatalities, these are two of the most dangerous dog…

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Utah Motorcycle Laws: Helmets, Turn Signals, and More

Published on March 30, 2017 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Being Safe in Utah (General Safety), Motorcycle Accidents

Riding a motorcycle is a fun and exciting way to travel anywhere, especially in a scenic state like Utah. However, it is also one of the more risky forms of transportation. Because of this, there are many specific laws governing motorcycles. If you currently ride a motorcycle, or are thinking about starting, it is important to be familiar…

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Scouting Injuries: Campout Dangers

Published on February 13, 2017 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Being Safe in Utah (General Safety), Children & Accidents

Many boys and girls in Utah participate in scouting programs, and for good reason. These programs can teach valuable life skills and allow for unique opportunities in the outdoors. Hiking and camping are often some of the best scouting activities, but they can also be dangerous. Scouting injuries happen far too often. At Good Guys Injury…

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How to Safely Clear Road Debris

Published on January 18, 2016 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Being Safe in Utah (General Safety)

Just a couple of months ago, a father and daughter were killed in a car accident caused in part by something unexpected: a doghouse left in the middle of the freeway. This may seem like a freak accident, but road debris in many forms are fairly common and very dangerous. One study found that debris causes…

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