hit by stolen car

Hit by a Stolen Car? Can I get Injury Compensation?

UTAH CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER.  CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345.  LET HIS 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU In personal injury situations where a person is hit by a car driven by the owner, the situation can be complex. However, when a person is hit by a stolen vehicle, the process becomes even more complicated. When [...]

December 14th, 2018 | Read More

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Most Common Roll Over Accident Injuries

CALL/TXT UTAH ROLLOVER CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345 Sports utility vehicles (SUVs), minivans, pickup trucks, and vans tend to be more susceptible to rolling over in accidents since they have a higher center of gravity. Rollover accidents are particularly perilous because the driver and passengers may end up being ejected from the vehicle [...]

December 7th, 2018 | Read More

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Can 5 MPH Car Crashes Cause Injuries?

UTAH CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER.  CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345.  LET HIS 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU When most people think of car crashes, they envision high-speed impacts resulting in broken bones, lacerations, and even deaths. However, 15 percent of all car crashes are low-speed accidents, defined as those occurring when traveling less than 30 [...]

October 31st, 2018 | Read More

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What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Utah Car Accidents?

When you are involved in a car accident, you will be under great stress, and thus may not be thinking clearly. As a result, you may neglect to seek medical attention or speak with an attorney right away, thinking it's not necessary. However, if later on you suffer lingering injuries and decide to pursue litigation, [...]

October 24th, 2018 | Read More

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Injured While Traveling The TRAX? What Are Your Rights?

For many people in Utah, riding the TRAX light rail or Frontrunner is quite common. However, while statistically much safer than being in a car or bus, accidents do still happen. Since a TRAX train weighs 27 times more than a car, if it hits a car while traveling only 25 mph, the force will [...]

October 17th, 2018 | Read More

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Injured At The State Or County Fair?

When you attend a state or county fair, you expect to have fun. However, what starts out as fun may turn into a day filled with injuries. With large crowds of people, amusement rides, and animals present, a variety of accidents can occur. Whether you're attending the Utah County Fair, Pony Express Days, Fair in [...]

October 10th, 2018 | Read More

rubbernecking

Rubbernecking: Injuries that Can Happen

What is Rubbernecking? Rubbernecking is the act of staring at something outside of your car. It is considered a form of distracted driving. Car accidents are something that often attracts the attention of other drivers. However, drivers who look at other accidents may find themselves being involved in one themselves. It does not take long [...]

September 10th, 2018 | Read More

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Distracted Driving: Eating Behind the Wheel

We live in a society where people are constantly on the go. That is why many people eat while they are behind the wheel. Fast food makes it easy for people to get food on the go. While eating behind the wheel may seem like a convenient choice if you are a busy person, it [...]

September 3rd, 2018 | Read More

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UTAH UNIFORM TRANSFER ON DEATH ACT–2018

Last May, the Utah Uniform Transfer on Death Act became effective. The basic purpose of the law is to allow Utah residents to pass title from one person to the next while avoiding probate. Before enacting House Bill 199, property in Utah could only pass from one generation to the next through a number of [...]

August 31st, 2018 | Read More

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Distracted Driving: Applying Makeup

Why it is Dangerous to Apply Makeup While Driving Applying makeup while driving is another form of distraction which takes the driver’s mind off of the road. Any time that a driver is distracted, they put themselves and the other people on the road in danger. Every year, 416,000 people are injured in an accident [...]

August 27th, 2018 | Read More