Accidents Involving Delivery Trucks and Vans
Every year commercial trucks are involved in 2.4% of all car accidents. This may not sound like a high percentage, but one person is injured or killed in a truck accident every 16 minutes. The majority of fatal truck accidents occur in rural areas, on a weekday, and in the daytime when the most delivery trucks and daily commuters on are on the road.
One of the reasons for delivery truck accidents is the pressure on drivers to make as many deliveries as possible in the shortest time frame possible. For every dollar in revenue the average trucking company makes it has a cost of 95.2 cents. Leaving them with a profit of 4.8 cents of every dollar. To increase profits, trucking companies may cut costs by overworking their drivers or improperly maintaining their fleet of trucks...
Continue readingUnderstanding the Causes of Trucking Accidents
Even though commercial trucks constitute only a small percentage of the traffic on the road, they are involved in a significant number of fatal motor vehicle accidents every year. There are a number of common issues and situations faced by truck drivers and the trucking industry that all too often lead to serious truck-related accidents...
Continue readingCar Accidents in Construction Zones
At the Salt Lake City law firm of Rasmussen & Miner, we represent people who have been injured in auto accidents that occurred in construction zones. We will work to determine what caused the accident and who the responsible party was. Then, we will aggressively seek compensation on your behalf.
Continue readingSports Injuries and Recreational Accidents
Utah offers a wide assortment of year-round sports and recreational activities. However, serious injuries and fatal accidents are also a reality for many participating in these indoor and outdoor activities. When negligence results in a personal injury or wrongful death claim, the sports injuries attorneys of Rasmussen & Miner in Salt Lake City, help clients recover money for the healthcare and financial resources they need and deserve.
Continue readingUnderinsured & Uninsured Motorist Accident Claims
A significant number of the drivers in Utah and other states carry minimal insurance coverage or no insurance at all. If you are injured in an accident caused by a driver who does not have enough insurance to pay for your damages, you can file a claim against your own uninsured or underinsured (UM/UIM) coverage.
Continue readingWhat Happens in a Car Accident
Whether you were injured in a head-on collision, a rear-end collision or a T-bone accident, the extent of your injuries may depend more on speed and your position in the car than on the amount of damage to your vehicle. If you were at a stop sign, leaning over to retrieve an item from your glove box when the accident occurred, the injury will be more severe than if you were sitting up and prepared to absorb the collision.
Continue readingHow Utah No-Fault Auto Insurance Works
Utah is a no-fault state in regard to auto accidents. This doesn't mean that fault is not important. It means that regardless of who was at fault, your own insurance will pay your first $3,000 in medical bills. That is a threshold amount. Until you meet this threshold (or have permanent impairment) you can't bring a personal injury lawsuit against anyone.
Continue readingCommercial Vehicle Accidents
While most commercial drivers operate their vehicles safely, a percentage of serious accidents result from negligence on the part of a driver or from contributing factors such as company policies that encourage their drivers to take risks in order to deliver products on time.
Continue readingPedestrian & Bicycle Accidents
If you are struck by a car while riding a bicycle or as a pedestrian, you are covered by Utah no-fault auto insurance. It's important to seek treatment promptly, not only to help you recover, but also to document your injuries if there is a dispute with the vehicle owner's insurance company.
Continue readingPassenger Injuries in Car and Truck Accidents
Passengers who are injured in auto accidents in Utah are covered by the no-fault insurance of the person they were riding with. Secondly, they can pursue a negligence claim against the person who was at fault in the collision, whether that was the person they were riding with or the driver of the other car.
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