Picture this: You’re cruising through an intersection in Salt Lake City on a green light when BAM! A distracted driver T-bones you. But here’s the kicker – you didn’t double-check for cross-traffic.
Negligent, right? Not so fast, lead foot.
The Right to Assume Due Care: Your Legal Shield
That trusting approach to green lights? In Utah, it’s not just normal behavior. It could be your golden ticket to a full settlement.
Utah’s Right to Assume Due Care: The Driver’s Secret Weapon
Buckle up, folks, because Utah’s stance on trusting other drivers is about to blow your mind:
- You have the right to assume others will follow the rules of the road
- Not checking for red light runners doesn’t automatically make you negligent
- The law recognizes that constant paranoia isn’t practical or safe
That’s right. In Utah, a little faith in humanity isn’t just nice – it’s legally protected.
The “But I Should Have Double-Checked!” Defense (Spoiler: It’s Not Necessary)
Now, you might be thinking, “But I could have prevented the accident if I’d been more careful!”
Wake up and smell the legal reality, pal. In Utah’s courts, you’re not expected to be a mind-reading, future-seeing superhero.
Real-World “Right to Assume” Victories
Think this is just a legal fantasy? Think again:
- The driver who got full compensation despite not anticipating a red light runner
- The pedestrian who won big after being hit in a crosswalk, even though they didn’t look both ways
- The left-turner who beat a lawsuit after being hit by a speeder they couldn’t have seen coming
Each of these turned potential blame into total vindication.
Why This Matters to Every Utah Road User
Here’s the mind-bending truth: The Right to Assume Due Care doesn’t just protect the naive. It can be a game-changer for:
- Everyday commuters navigating busy intersections
- Pedestrians using crosswalks
- Anyone who’s ever trusted a traffic signal or another driver’s turn signal
Don’t Let Your Trust in Others Become Your Downfall
Listen, I’ve seen too many good Utah drivers punished for simply following the rules and expecting others to do the same.
Don’t let that be you.
At Christian Burridge Law Firm, we’ve wielded the Right to Assume Due Care like a legal battering ram in countless cases. We know how to turn your normal, trusting behavior into an ironclad defense.
Here’s the final reality check: Evidence supporting your right to assume due care can vanish faster than a Utah lake in a drought. Every day that passes is another day your perfect defense evaporates.
Don’t let your reasonable expectations become an unreasonable liability.
Call us now at 877-BURRIDGE or click here for a free consultation. We’ll analyze your situation, explain your rights, and fight tooth and nail to ensure your trust in others doesn’t become a legal nightmare.
Remember, in Utah’s world of traffic interactions, what you don’t know about the Right to Assume Due Care can cost you everything. Don’t let your normal, law-abiding behavior lead to unjust blame. Call now, before your trust in others becomes a breach of trust in yourself.
