There is nearly a one-in-five chance that if you are injured in a car crash, distraction was to blame. Many things can cause distractions – think of the toy aliens operating the pedal and the brakes in Toy Story. You can truly save a life (and be “eternally grateful!) by avoiding distractions while behind the wheel. [...]
Automobile owners should know what steps to take when they face one of the most frustrating accidents possible: the classic hit-and-run. If someone hits your parked car, are they obligated to leave a note? What should you do if they don’t? What claim can you file with your insurance company, and ought you file a [...]
As texting has increased to become a ubiquitous activity, so has texting while driving. Fully 46 percent of users in an online poll admitted to texting while driving – and those are just the ones who ‘fessed up. Distracted driving – whether applying mascara, chatting on a cell phone, or increasingly, texting – caused 3,000 [...]
Concussions are the most common type of brain injury in both adults and children. A forceful blow to the head, or any changes in memory or personality, are both warning signs that you, your child, or loved one may have suffered a concussion. Sports Injuries Concussions are a frequent occurrence in sports. There are some [...]
Approximately 400 people die of carbon monoxide poisoning in the U.S. every year. This comes to at least 3 or 4 Utahns dying from carbon monoxide each year. Though the absolute numbers may seem small compared to other types of accidental death, this type of death is easily preventable, and there are steps you can [...]
When you are dealing with the aftermath of personal tragedy, wading through the legalese to figure out who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Utah can be a daunting task. There are legal terms you’ll want to familiarize yourself with before you move forward. A “presumptive personal representative” is, first, the spouse of the [...]
A blown tire is an expensive headache. The loss of a tire means the cost of replacing it and repairing whatever damage the vehicle sustained in the ensuing auto accident. Furthermore, tires are not simply large, decorative rubber doughnuts; they keep the car centered and balanced; and when they go out, the consequences may be [...]
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, in a recent report, shared a very startling fact. According to the NHTSA, motorcycle fatalities have “more than doubled during the past 10 years.” This bit of information may come as a shock to many Americans because for the most part transportation has gotten safer in recent years. [...]
1. Have a conversation The simple act of sitting down with your teenagers and discussing the dangers of texting while driving sends a strong message. As you discuss this try to help them understand the consequences and don’t be subtle. Explain that people die every year because of distracted driving and possibly share a specific [...]
To the jubilation of unnumbered UTA passengers, the FrontRunner train system has been finished and opened for public use almost 3 years ahead of schedule and under budget. Now, instead of a long, lurching journey from Utah County to the Salt Lake City area—a commute which can take 2 hours or more under unfavorable driving [...]
Every week the Christensen & Hymas' School Supplies Program gives out the Golden Apple Award and a $100 gift certificate to use for materials in the class room.
