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Wrong-way Accidents in Utah-How to Avoid

UTAH CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER.  CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345.  LET HIS 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU According to the Federal Highway Administration, driving the wrong way causes 300 to 400 deaths. Wrong-way driving is when a person travels in the opposite direction that is designated for that road. While wrong-way driving only contributes to [...]

January 18th, 2018 | Read More

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Road Rage – A Dangerous Road to Drive

UTAH CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER.  CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345.  LET HIS 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU It's natural to get a little bit antsy when you’re on the road, especially for long trips. However, there's a huge difference between getting a little exasperated with other drivers and experiencing true road rage. Road rage occurs [...]

January 11th, 2018 | Read More

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Burning the Midnight Hour? How stay safe while Driving at Night

UTAH CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER.  CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345.  LET HIS 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU Driving at night can be very dangerous. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to reduce the danger posed by being on the road in the dark. Below are three ways to keep the road safer [...]

January 4th, 2018 | Read More

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Intersection Accidents – Pedestrians vs Cars

Consulting an experienced attorney is critical if an inattentive or impaired motorist is to be held accountable after injuring a pedestrian. Swift action is required since recovery can often hinge upon evidence that is essentially perishable. Eyewitness memories can fade or be influenced by insurance investigators. Phone numbers and addresses from police reports can become [...]

December 22nd, 2017 | Read More

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Auto Accidents Caused by Winter Weather

Winter weather can cause a car accident in several ways: by impairing visibility, reducing traction and stability, as well as negatively affecting traffic, for starters. Whenever possible, avoid driving on wet, icy, or slick roads. If you must drive, make sure to act responsibly and practice proper caution. If winter weather and poor road conditions [...]

December 15th, 2017 | Read More

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How to Avoid Car Accidents in Foggy Weather

UTAH CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER.  CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345.  LET HIS 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU Because fog decreases visibility, it can increase the risk of an accident. It is estimated that nearly 32,000 accidents per year are caused by fog. The good news is that there are several ways that you can avoid [...]

December 8th, 2017 | Read More

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3 Things You Need to Do When You Get in An Accident

UTAH CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER.  CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345.  LET HIS 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU A truck accident, boat accident, car accident or ATV accident can change your life for the worst. However, if you know what to do beforehand, then it will be easier for you to cope with the aftermath of [...]

October 20th, 2017 | Read More

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Car Seat Safety – Follow the Rules to keep your children safe

Car accidents are the most common cause of death in small children, which is why car seats are the most important thing in a car carrying a child. Car seats save lives. When a child wears a seat belt only, their chance of being killed in an accident increases by more than 28%. Child safety [...]

July 7th, 2017 | Read More

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$50,000 Rear End Car Accident Verdict

$50,000 Rear End Car Accident Verdict Don Petersen and Jake Gunter, attorneys at Howard Lewis & Petersen, PC recently obtained a $50,000 verdict on a Provo, Utah car accident. The case was tried over two days with multiple expert witnesses. The last offer on the eve of trial was $17,000. When you are in a [...]

May 18th, 2017 | Read More

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