According to The Salt Lake Tribune, last Thursday a police chase took place involving a suspect who had stolen a car. The chase began when the driver tried to flee before police authority. Four patrol vehicles pursued the driver until the episode ended with the driver losing control of the vehicle and crashing through a fence into a house. The car basically rolled over on its side in flames. Luckily, the house did not catch fire and was vacant at the time given that it was in foreclosure. Although, the neighbors three dogs who were outside near the house were killed. If the scenario was different and there was a family home, a personal injury or even death could possibly have happened. If such a case were present, hiring a Utah personal injury attorney would be appropriate. This comes to prove that we always have to be aware of our surrounding since it is not possible to know the future actions of other drivers.
Road Safety
When we first step into our vehicles, we are ultimately making a decision to place ourselves in some sort of risk. The invention of the modern vehicle is an advantage in our current day, although the risk of becoming a victim of an accident is great. Essentially vehicles move at a high speed and consist of a heavy frame. No doubt any sort of metal colliding at high speeds will create some sort of damage. More than likely our fragile human bodies would be included in that damage to some degree. In order to protect ourselves from a serious accident, we all need to adhere to the following advice:
– Anticipate others drivers to not follow the rules of the road.
– Speeding accounts for large portion of accidents; slow down.
– Get enough rest.
– Wear your seatbelt!
If you are one of the many who fall victim to an accident, remember you are not alone in the legal process. The Christensen Law Firm provides professional and empathetic service for their clients and even has published a book, 7 Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Utah Accident Case, to assist you in learning about your rights. If you would like a copy of one of our accident books, call us at 1-800 LAW BOOK.