Salt Lake City, UT (January 17, 2022) – A traffic-related incident reported by the Utah Department of Public Safety on Monday afternoon ended in injuries. At around 1:45 p.m., on January 17, emergency crews were notified that their assistance was needed on-site at a crash on US Highway 191.
Reports from the Salt Lake City Police Department indicate that a collision between vehicles occurred on US Highway 191 in the area near mile marker 73. The crash caused delays in the area that lasted for nearly two hours. The police and firefighters worked to clear the roadway as medics rendered aid to victims.
At least one person was transported to a local hospital for medical care.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victims who were injured in this accident. We hope for his full recovery.
Car Accidents in Utah
Thousands of people are injured in automobile accidents throughout the state of Utah each year. Here in Salt Lake City, we see the overwhelming consequences that victims and their families are forced to endure. Quite often, victims require immediate medical attention for their injuries. After going through emergency surgery and hospitalization, many people have to spend weeks or months in therapy.
The towering medical costs for treatment while being forced out of work to recover often take an enormous toll on the health and wellbeing of victims. In many cases, their families are forced to deal with overwhelming mental and financial consequences as well. When victims are injured in accidents caused by the negligence of other drivers, it is crucial that they seek legal guidance from a skilled and knowledgeable car accident attorney in Salt Lake City as soon as possible. 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.
Salt Lake City Personal Injury Lawyers
At Jardine Law Officers, our Salt Lake City 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 client’s 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 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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