Did Another Driver’s Distracted Driving Cause Your Injuries?

Utah is a “no-fault” state when it comes to auto accidents, auto insurance, and compensation for injuries and property damage. This means that no matter whose fault an accident may have been, injured parties seek payment for the first $3,000 of medical expenses from their own insurance carrier. This is dictated by a statute sometimes referred to as the “PIP Statute” which stands for Personal Injury Protection.

However, if one exceeds $3,000 of reasonable, necessary, and related medical expense, and sustains a bone fracture, permanent impairment, permanent scarring, or loss of wages, the law allows the pursuit of general damages for pain, suffering, inconvenience, and the like.

For this reason, a successful claim or lawsuit may require an injured person to demonstrate that another motorist was at fault and caused a crash. If you choose Northern Utah Law, as your source of advocacy after a motor vehicle accident with injuries, Ken Peterson will examine the facts in detail. He may discover that another driver’s cellphone use or other distractions caused the wreck. This evidence can make a great difference in the amount of compensation you can recover.

Trends Among Utah’s Distracted Drivers

Based on multiple measures, the Utah Department of Public Safety has reported that approximately 27,514 motor vehicle accidents between 2017 and 2021 were caused by distracted driving. That figure includes 15,004 crashes resulting in injuries and 74 deaths.

Regardless of who the driver was, if Ken Peterson represents you after a car accident, he will always look for evidence of causes and faults, including distracted driving. For example, Ken may subpoena cellphone records to prove that the driver was sending or receiving calls and/or text messages at the time of the crash.

Third-Party Conduct that Commonly Causes Accidents

Sometimes, the cause of a car accident may rest with someone who was not even directly involved. Poor road design or maintenance, overgrown vegetation along roadways, and defects in the design and construction of one of the involved vehicles can also contribute. At Northern Utah Law, personal injury lawyer Ken Peterson fully investigates every reasonable avenue of recovery and does not rest at a simple settlement with the at-fault driver if his client’s injuries justify a greater recovery.

Northern Utah Law Offers Free Case Evaluations

To determine whether another driver’s distractions caused your accident, turn to auto accident attorney Ken Peterson at Northern Utah Law. To schedule an initial consultation, contact Ken online. Every car accident case is on a contingency fee basis, meaning you will not owe any attorney fees until compensation is recovered for you.