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St. George man killed by distracted driver.

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We all know that we should not text and drive. We’ve heard the statistics; nine people per day are killed by distracted drivers, texting while driving is a greater impairment than drunk driving, those that text while they drive are twenty-three times more likely to be in a car crash. Those facts should be compelling, yet nearly half of all drivers admit to texting while driving.

On March 4th, 2013, David and Leslee Henson, of St. George, Utah, decided to go for a walk down Dixie Drive towards Sunbrook Golf Course. A driver, speeding down Dixie Drive on her way to work, decided to send a routine text message. Fred Konrath was also driving that day. His car was rear-ended at a high-speed by the texter. All he could do was watch as his car was sent in an out-of-control skid in the direction of the sidewalk where David and Leslee were walking. Fred witnessed Dave desperately attempt to push his wife to safety. They were both hit. Dave Henson lost his life that morning. Leslee underwent major reconstructive surgery and intensive care. Thankfully, she is expected to recover.

This is Leslee’s story . . .

 

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Funeral and Survivor Benefits Available after a Fatal Car Accident

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Just last week our local newspaper, The Spectrum, reported that a tragic single car rollover accident on I-15 near St. George claimed the lives of James Gardner and his six-year-old son, Darrell.

At our office, when we read about these types of crashes, or when we work with family members of those who were fatally injured, we are aware that the lives of the survivors will never be the same.

We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of James Gardner and little Darrell.

We want you to know that in most cases the No Fault benefits of  a Utah car insurance policy include funeral and survivor benefits. Usually these benefits will not completely cover all of the costs involved with a funeral, but they will help at such a stressful time.

If you or someone you know needs to understand more about the survivor and funeral benefits available under Utah’s No Fault automobile insurance laws and how to access those benefits, contact our office at (435) 673-9990.  At McMullin Injury Law we will be happy to answer your questions at no charge.

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