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What You Need To Know About Pedestrian Accidents In Utah

Speeding is also a serious problem with regard to pedestrian accidents. In fact, speeding is the primary cause of nearly 1/3 of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Utah. If you or a loved one was hit by a vehicle as a pedestrian, you have legal options. Call the Jardine Law Office P.C. to speak with a Salt Lake City personal injury lawyer as soon as you can after the accident.<br>

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What You Need To Know About Pedestrian Accidents In Utah

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  1. What You Need To Know About Pedestrian Accidents In Utah

  2. In January 2018, Fox 13 reported that there was a 25 percent rise in auto-fatalities in Utah over the past five years. In 2017, there were 42 pedestrians hit and killed in Utah, while the average has been more in the range of 30 people per year. Another estimated 785 individuals are treated with emergency services or hospitalized every year as well.

  3. WHAT CAUSES PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS? Fox 13 notes that one of the main reasons for the increase in fatalities is that both drivers and pedestrians are now more distracted than ever. passengers, and even adjusting your music can all be just enough distraction for a driver to miss a pedestrian. Paying attention and understanding laws that affect both pedestrians and drivers is extremely important. Smartphones,

  4. MUST-KNOW UTAH LAWS AFFECTING PEDESTRIANS Pedestrians always have the right-of-way at both marked and unmarked crosswalks. Walkers can also cross the street in any location unless it is otherwise prohibited. However, pedestrians that are not in a crosswalk must generally yield to oncoming traffic. Even where a pedestrian has a “Walk” symbol, he or she should still check for traffic before stepping into the road.

  5. LEGAL LIABILITY AND PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS IN UT Pedestrians are much smaller compared to motor vehicles and do not have protections against them in a collision. That means that pedestrian-auto accidents can be extremely severe. This is particularly true when a vehicle is traveling at high speeds. If you or a loved one was hit by a vehicle as a pedestrian, you have legal options. Call the Jardine Law Office P. C. to speak with a Salt Lake City personal injury attorney as soon as you can after the accident.

  6. Contact 825 N 300 W Ste N-224 Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 Address 801-350-3506 Phone https://www.jardinelawoffices.com/contact/ Website

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