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Off-Duty Time At A Yard For Oil-Field Equipment Is Not Excluded From The 14-Hour Calculation.
Off-duty time at a yard for oil-field equipment is counted toward the calculation of the 14-hour rule. Only waiting time at a natural gas or oil well site may be excluded from on-duty time.

 


Truck accidents are common on Utah's hectic streets, avenues, and highways. An estimated 5,000 people die as a result of truck accidents and collisions in the United States.

 
Large Truck Involvement in Fatal Crashes    
 
 
Information on large truck traffic fatalities in Utah
Total Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crashes 377
Large Trucks Involved in Fatal Crashes 18
Percentage of Total Vehicles 4.8
Percentage of U.S.Total for Large Truck 0.4

Source: National Center for Statistics and Analysis
 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 6.3 million traffic accidents were reported by the police in 2003, in which more than 41,000 individuals were killed and approximately 3.2 million people were injured.

 
Utah Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Utah family receive judgement of $305,291 in accidental death case (5/28/2004)
This is an appeal from a summary judgment for the plaintiffs in a diversity suit arising from a dispute over the scope of an accidental death insurance policy. The defendant insurance company denied the plaintiffs' claim under the policy on the groun
 

Utah Truck Accident Lawyers can help you with all legal matters concerning truck accidents and automobile accidents. Whether you have been charged with vehicular manslaughter or have been the victim of an auto-insurance scam, you can find help. To locate Truck Accident Lawyers nationwide click here. Our lawyers are willing and able to assist you with any and all litigation you wish to pursue if you or anyone you know has been the victim of a truck accident.

When truck drivers fail to take the necessary precautions to avoid trucking accidents, they needlessly endanger the lives of people who ride in smaller vehicles.

If you have been a victim of a truck accident, you do not need to suffer. Our attorneys can help you with filing a lawsuit so that you can receive compensation for your injuries and help pay for your medical bills.

Common causes of Truck Accidents:

  • DUI / DWI
  • Driver Fatigue
  • Truck Overturns
  • Backing
  • Vehicle Collisions
  • Transporting Equipment with Trailers
  • Overloaded Trucks or Trailers
  • Loads That Shift Weight

Contact our lawyer now If you have experienced personal injuries or substantial income loss as a result of a truck accident in Utah. Our lawyers are here to give you a free case review and to fight for you in court.

 


 
Utah Audio & Video    
 
  Morning Edition Returns: Accident Prone
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, , 10/30/2003

In a just a few months on the job, an Arkansas truck driver ran into a dumpster, some concrete poles, and another truck.
Source: National Public Radio
 
 
Utah External Sites    
 
 

Utah Department of Public Safety - Utah Highway Patrol
Trooper Orton had already responded to one accident on Interstate 15 when he ... The Ryder truck displayed Utah registration; however, the registrati
Utah Department of Public Safety - Utah Highway Patrol
They had loaded their camping gear into a large open bed truck. ... The accident investigation was turned over to the Utah Highway Patrol and Trooper

 


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Trucking Continued To Dominate The U.S. Commercial Freight Industry In 2002
Trucking, both for-hire and private, continued its dominance of the freight industry in 2002 in value, weight, and ton-miles.  From 1993 to 20...
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Applauds Contributions Of Truck Drivers
"The trucking industry is an essential component of our American economy, and we greatly appreciate the hard work and the important contributions o...
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Truck Accident Lawyers.com Terms

 


Today's Terms

PTO (Power Takeoff)

Definition:
Device used to transmit engine power to auxiliary equipment.

Cabover (Cab-Over-Engine, COE)

Definition:
Truck or tractor design in which the cab sits over the engine on the chassis.

Fixed Tandem

Definition:
Assembly of two axles and suspension that is attached to the chassis in one place, and cannot be moved fore and aft

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Truck Accident Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Truck Accidents:
  • DUI / DWI
  • Driver Fatigue
  • Truck Overturns
  • Backing

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Utah Truck-Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Truck-Accident attorney you should contact our Truck-Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

  • American Fork
  • Bountiful
  • Brigham City
  • Cedar City
  • Clearfield
  • Draper
  • Kaysville
  • Layton
  • Lehi
  • Logan
  • Magna
  • Midvale
  • Ogden
  • Orem
  • Pleasant Grove
  • Provo
  • Riverton
  • Roy
  • Saint George
  • Salt Lake City
  • Sandy
  • South Jordan
  • Spanish Fork
  • Springville
  • Tooele
  • Vernal
  • West Jordan
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