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Being Safe in Utah (General Safety)

Beware! The Deadliest Days of Summer are Here

Published on May 28, 2015 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Being Safe in Utah (General Safety), Car Accidents, Car Safety, Drunk Driving, Fatal Accidents

Days of Summer

Summer brings long sunny days, time at the pool, baseball games, enjoying barbecues, and more. But along with all of the fun times, we get a number of saddening statistics. Some of the most dangerous and deadly days to drive occur in the summer months. The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day have been…

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TRAX is More Dangerous Than You Realize

Published on May 14, 2015 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Being Safe in Utah (General Safety), Bicycle Accidents, Bicycle Safety, Pedestrian Accidents, Train Accidents

Red line TRAX train at daybreak

The average car (empty) weighs 1.75 tons and the average person weighs 178 pounds (on an empty stomach). By contrast, the TRAX light rail weighs about 27 times more than your car and 542 times more than you. But what do those numbers really mean? Whether you are with or without your car, TRAX will win every…

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A Quick Guide to a Safe Summer Vacation

Published on May 26, 2014 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Being Safe in Utah (General Safety), Car Safety

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Everyone loves summer trips, vacations, and holidays. The kids are out of school, the weather is usually pleasant, and the stress of the office is hopefully a long way away. As husbands and fathers, we at Good Guys Injury Law know the value of spending quality time with family. Therefore, we have put together a…

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Are Utahns Bad Drivers?

Published on April 24, 2014 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Being Safe in Utah (General Safety), Car Accidents, Car Safety

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Everyone has their own feelings about the driving habits of others. Yes, with our statistically proven tendency to overestimate our own driving ability, the average driver must come up with all sorts of ideas explaining why everyone else seems so reckless. I’m willing to bet that many readers have recently exclaimed some variation on the oft repeated phrase,…

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Bike Maintenance

Published on August 23, 2013 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Being Safe in Utah (General Safety)

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To get the most out of your bike riding experience, the bike must run smoothly and be free from malfunctioning parts. You can only attain this state of health for your bike if you regularly follow a bike maintenance schedule. Before going out for a daily ride, please do the following: Check wheels for proper…

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Dog Owner Responsibility

Published on August 21, 2013 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Being Safe in Utah (General Safety), Dog Bites & Attacks

Dog Responsibility

Dog ownership is said to give many benefits related to health and disposition. Dog owners are found to have lower blood pressure and less stress as a result of their regular interaction with their dogs. Other people value their dog’s company and friendship. As man’s best friend, dogs are known for their loyalty and ability…

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Dog Training Tips: How to Avoid Creating Aggression in Your Dog

Published on August 9, 2013 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Being Safe in Utah (General Safety)

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Did you know that you can turn a perfectly good dog bad all in the way you interact with them? It’s true. Unfortunately many good dogs get blamed for acting on their pent up frustration which could have been avoided with some proper training, attention, and interaction on the part of their owners. Frankly, most…

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Dog’s Super Sense and Our Safety

Published on July 9, 2013 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Being Safe in Utah (General Safety)

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There are many reasons to fear strange dogs. If you meet one that seems aggressive, you have reason to be afraid because the dog might bite you. Advice on how to deal with strange dogs include allowing the dog to sniff you and avoiding unnecessary movement that might threaten the dog causing it to attack…

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