Ogden Reckless Driving Accident Attorneys

We Fight to Hold Reckless Drivers Accountable

Reckless driving is incredibly dangerous, leading to countless traffic-related injuries and fatalities every year. Yet, many drivers become easily frustrated or engage in high-risk driving behaviors that can cause serious harm to others.

If you were injured or your loved one was killed by a reckless driver in Ogden or throughout the surrounding areas, we can help. At Lowe Law Group, we understand the devastation you and your family are going through; we are here to provide the caring, personalized legal counsel and support you need right now. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling car accident claims involving reckless driving. We know the law, and we know how to fight for the compensation you are owed.

If you were injured in a car accident caused by a reckless driver, reach out to Lowe Law Group to tell us your story and learn how we can help during a free, no-pressure consultation: (801) 797-3444.

What Is Reckless Driving?

In Utah, reckless driving is defined as a pattern of driving behavior that leads to three or more traffic offenses within a span of three miles. For example, if a person is speeding, texting, and rapidly changing lanes without using a turn signal, they will likely be considered to be driving recklessly. Put simply, when a driver engages in behavior that displays a willful or wanton lack of regard for the safety of others, he or she is driving recklessly.

Common examples of reckless driving include:

• Excessive Speeding: Driving significantly over the speed limit, especially in residential areas, school zones, or heavy traffic.
• Street Racing: Participating in illegal street races, which often involve high speeds and dangerous maneuvers.
• Aggressive Driving: Tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic, and making aggressive lane changes without signaling.
• Ignoring Traffic Signals: Running red lights or stop signs, failing to yield the right of way, and disregarding other traffic control devices.
• Driving Under the Influence: Operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or other substances that impair judgment and reaction time.
• Distracted Driving: Using a mobile phone for texting, browsing the internet, or other activities that take attention away from driving.
• Road Rage: Engaging in hostile behavior towards other drivers, such as yelling, making obscene gestures, or attempting to intimidate other motorists.
• Overloading the Vehicle: Carrying more passengers or cargo than the vehicle is designed to handle, which can affect handling and safety.
• Dangerous Passing: Passing other vehicles in no-passing zones, on curves, or hills where visibility is limited.
• Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road: Intentionally driving against the flow of traffic, which creates a high risk of head-on collisions.
• Ignoring Weather Conditions: Failing to adjust driving behavior in adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, fog, or ice, leading to loss of control.
• Failing to Use Headlights: Not using headlights when required, such as during nighttime or in low-visibility conditions, making it difficult for other drivers to see the vehicle.

Reckless driving is a crime in Utah, typically charged as a misdemeanor and carrying certain criminal penalties. Aside from any criminal proceedings that may (or may not) take place, victims of reckless driving accidents can seek compensation for their injuries and damages in the form of a personal injury (or wrongful death) lawsuit.

How to Prove Someone Was Driving Recklessly

Proving that the driver who hit you was driving recklessly can be critical to your claim—it clearly shows negligence and, therefore, the fault of the other driver. However, proving reckless driving can also be very difficult. Unless a police officer actually witnessed the other driver behaving recklessly, these types of claims will often turn into a “you-vs.-the-other-driver” situation.

At Lowe Law Group, we know how to investigate car accident claims in order find supporting evidence and build a case that proves the other motorist was driving recklessly.

When investigating reckless driving claims, we will look at a variety of things, including but not limited to:

• The actual scene of the accident or photographs of the scene
• The angle of the vehicles and extent of the damage
• The type of collision that occurred and whether there was evidence of braking
• The other driver’s cell phone records and whether they were texting or using a cell phone when the accident occurred
• Evidence regarding how fast the other driver was traveling at the time of the accident
• Witness statements (if applicable), as well as security footage from nearby security cameras (if available)
• Your medical records, the types of injuries you sustained, and the projected impact of your injuries on your life
• Your prognosis for recovery
• Your ability to work, either in the short-term or the long-term, as well as your disability level

Working with a team of medical experts, accident reconstructionists, and other specialists, our Ogden reckless driving accident attorneys are able to obtain a clear picture of what happened and who is liable for your damages.

Contact Lowe Law Group for a Free Consultation

Our team is ready to walk you through your legal rights and options. Although we are a large, experienced team, we are committed to providing each and every client with the care and attention they deserve. When you choose to work with us, you can rest assured that we will always answer your call, 24/7. We are here to handle all of the legal aspects of your case so that you can focus on healing and recovering from your injuries.

Learn more about how our firm can help you; contact us online or call (801) 797-3444 for a completely free, zero-pressure consultation.