United States authorities are sounding the alarm regarding a startling uptick in the number of drugged driving fatalities over the past decade. According to a study released by Columbia University, the number of people killed in drugged driving automobile accidents over the past 10 years has tripled when compared to the previous 10 years. Younger drivers seem to be the most susceptible to being involved in fatal drugged driving car accidents.

According to a recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report one out of every four people killed in a drugged driving car accident is under the age of 25. This statistic correlates with another finding of the report, which indicates that over 10% of high school seniors report having smoked marijuana and then operated an automobile. These findings seem to indicate that younger drivers, who traditionally are the highest risk driving group, are particularly susceptible to driving under the influence of drugs and further increasing their risk of a serious automobile accident.

In order to combat this dangerous trend parents should speak frankly with their children about the dangerous consequences of driving under the influence of drugs including automobile accident, loss of driving privileges, and even potential jail time or other legal penalties.

If you have been injured as a result of major automobile accident involving a drugged driver, including car, motorcycle, truck, or pedestrian, give our offices a call immediately. We have the expertise and experience to get you the compensation you need. Contact us at  (801) 990-0500  or contact us online today for a free consultation.

Salt Lake County has announced that it will invest eight million dollars toward road safety projects this summer. The investments are meant to help prevent fatal automobile accidents, including those in which pedestrians are struck by vehicles. The investment was spurred by the Thanksgiving death of Linda Olson, who was exercising at 3300 South, and was struck by a truck in a crosswalk at 2940 East.

In the aftermath of the accident Office of Townships Executive Director Patrick Leary contacted the Utah Department of Transportation in order to expedite funding for a traffic signal in the area. The efforts succeeded, and as a result local officials decided to use the eight million dollars, which was provided by the legislature through HB377, to meet similar important infrastructure needs. The money will be used in all six unincorporated-area townships.

The funds will be used for various expenditures including constructing an overpass at 8400 West at 3680 South, to building sidewalks and improving bike safety Lanes.

If you have been injured as a result of major automobile accident, including car, motorcycle, truck, or pedestrian, give our offices a call immediately. We have the expertise and experience to get you the compensation you need. Contact us at  (801) 990-0500  or contact us online today for a free consultation.

If you were riding on an area road near Sandy, Utah and suddenly one of your tires blew out, would you know what to do? Many people would panic in such a situation and would probably swerve violently while attempting to regain control of their cars. Of course, this kind of action would probably only exacerbate the problem, and not do much to bring the car to a safe stop. In an effort to help you learn how to best handle a tire blowout, we present the following video:

One important thing to remember as it relates to tire blowouts is that often times they are caused not merely by road conditions, but because the tire itself was defective. Tire manufacturers have issued numerous recalls over the past decade, but all of the recalled tires have not been removed from the nation’s roads. In fact, recent investigative reports have found that even major tire vendors and servicers routinely sell and service recalled tires without notifying the consumer.

If you are ever in an accident involving a tire blowout, be sure to keep the tire. Give our offices a call and we will help you determine whether or not your accident was the result of a defective tire. Contact us at (801) 990-0500  or contact us online today for a free consultation.

Sandy’s scenic terrain makes it a great place to go biking. There may be no better place in the country than Sandy to take to the roads or the trails on a warm spring or autumn day for a nice relaxing bike ride. But, while biking and helmets were not associated in years past, in modern times experts have begun to caution bike riders that helmet use is essential to the safe operation of these two-wheeled vehicles.

Many people continue to believe that helmets are primarily the domain of motorcycle riders. But nothing could be further from the truth. With approximately 700 to 800 bicycle deaths per year, bicyclists should take heed and give themselves the best possible chances of surviving a potentially deadly bicycling accident. In the following video, you will see some pointers on how to best select the right bicycle helmet for you.

If you have suffered serious injuries a bicycling accident involving a vehicle in the state of Nevada, please contact us at (801) 990-0500  or contact us online today for a free consultation.Approximately 48,000 bicyclists are injured in bicycling accidents every year, with the vast majority of these accidents occuring in on U.S. roads. We recommend that all bicyclists in Sandy ride with extreme caution always wear a bicycle helmet when out and about your bike.