What You Need To Know About Pedestrian Accidents In Utah

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What You Need To Know About Pedestrian Accidents
In Utah
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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.
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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.
Smartphones, 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.
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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.
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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.
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Contact
825 N 300 W Ste N-224 Salt Lake City, Utah 84103
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801-350-3506
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