If you were at-fault for an auto accident, you may be limited in your options for getting your vehicle repaired, especially if you have minimal insurance coverage. In the state of Utah, if you only carry liability insurance, you’ll have to finance your auto repairs out of pocket. However, before you scrap or part-out your …
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According to the Insurance Research Council, approximately 12.6% of drivers drive without insurance. Driving without insurance can have serious repercussions. Insurance is required by law to ensure drivers are held financially responsible for any damages they cause if an accident occurs. If you are in an accident without insurance, you will lose your license for …
When an accident occurs, many bystanders hesitate to provide emergency assistance in case a lawsuit comes against them. To encourage bystanders to help injured parties, most states have created Good Samaritan Laws. These laws protect the individuals that assist other parties in an emergency. The state of Utah does not require you to provide emergency …
After an auto accident or any traumatic event, your body will activate its fight or flight response mechanisms. By doing this, your body produces and releases its own form of opioids called endogenous opioids. These opioids bind to the opiate receptors located in the brain and spinal cord, reducing and delaying your perception of pain. …
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Generally speaking, auto accidents that occur while on a test drive, are rare. However, when these accidents occur, the determination of liability can become extremely complex. For this reason, you will want to hire an attorney as soon as you can. The party who acted with the most negligence will be responsible for covering the …
Auto insurance protects you against any damage that you might cause to another driver or that you may sustain. Typically insurance required by the state includes bodily injury and property damage liability insurance. These mandated coverages provide financial relief for potential victims of any damages that may result from an auto accident. You must carry …
If you get into an accident outside of your state of residency, your insurance claim will be different. Whether you’re involved in an accident minutes away from your home or you’re across the country, there are several critical steps you need to take in the first moments and days following the accident. These steps include …
When an accident occurs involving first responders, the post-accident process may become exceedingly complex; as several legal protections exist to reduce their liability. These protections, otherwise known as sovereign immunity, remove liability in certain circumstances, such as auto accidents. However, each state has conditions that nullify this immunity. For instance, if a first responder acted …
If an auto accident results in a fatality, the surviving dependents, of the deceased, can pursue compensation (a.k.a. death benefits or survivors benefits) for wrongful death in one of three ways; filing a claim with the insurance of the deceased; filing a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance; or they may file a lawsuit against …
When planning a road trip, the last thing on your mind is ‘what happens if I get in an accident?’. Unfortunately, this can happen, and in the event that it does, you should be prepared with a back-up plan. This will help you manage the stress that comes with an auto accident, especially one far …
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