Salt Lake County, UT (November 5, 2020) – A serious traffic accident that caused injuries and several northbound lanes to be blocked on US-15 occurred around 1:30 pm on Tuesday. It is unclear at this time how many vehicles were involved in this accident.
Emergency responders medically evaluated everyone involved in the collision and administered medical aid to those who required it. Emergency crews blocked off at least 3 lanes of traffic in order to investigate the accident and to clear debris out of the roadway.
At this time, investigations surrounding the accident are ongoing.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured in this accident. We hope for a speedy and full recovery.
Auto accidents involving cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles are one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States and a cause for concern for Salt Lake County residents. While the death rate has improved since its height in the previous century, it is still significantly higher than other developed countries, according to the CDC.
In 2014, there were seventeen total deaths in Salt Lake City that were caused by car collisions. A total of twenty-five people were involved in those accidents, leaving eight survivors. At this point in time, the most common cause of car accidents was following too closely. In fact, 21 of all accidents in the United States are caused by those who are in a hurry and fail to leave enough space for others ahead of them. But the tragedy of an accident isn’t just for the loved ones of those whose lives were tragically lost in these times. In fact, the survivors of these tragic accidents also suffer.
When victims are harmed in collisions, through no fault of their own, they are often able to obtain compensation from wrongdoers to alleviate the financial costs they face for medical treatment, lost wages, property repairs, and a variety of other economic and non-economic damages. It is important for car crash victims to contact a Salt Lake City car accident attorney as soon as possible to ensure that they receive the maximum compensation that they deserve
At Jardine Law Offices P.C. P. C., our Utah personal injury attorneys fight aggressively to ensure our clients get the justice they rightfully deserve. Our skilled and knowledgeable attorneys review the circumstances surrounding each of our clients’ cases to determine the most appropriate course of action. We put together solid legal claims that we leverage against defendants while demanding full and fair compensation for victims. Our team has a keen attention to detail and we strive to do everything in our power to get our clients the maximum amount of compensation available for their claims so they can move forward in the best position possible to reach their goals in recovery. If you have been injured in a car accident as a result of another person’s actions, contact our Utah personal injury attorneys at 801-350-3506 to schedule a free case evaluation to see how we can help you.
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Disclaimers: The attorneys at Jardine Law Offices P.C. have worked hard through the years to build a solid business reputation in the community. We write about these serious incidents to bring awareness about the dangers associated with driving in hopes that our fellow community members will use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle and avoid being involved in a serious accident themselves. This story is not intended to be a solicitation for business. The information provided in this post should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos used in this post are not taken from the scene of this accident.