Salt Lake City, UT – Truck Driver Burned In Tractor-Trailer Fire On I-15

Salt Lake City, UT (April 25, 2021) – The operator of a tractor-trailer was hospitalized with burn injuries sustained when his truck went on fire on Interstate 15 on Sunday, April 25th.

The vehicle fire was reported at about 3:40 a.m.on Interstate 15 in the area of 9100 South. The righthand lanes of the interstate remained closed until about 12:00 p.m. 

The driver was transported to a local trauma center for treatment of burn injuries and smoke inhalation. No other injuries were reported in connection with the accident.

UHP declined to comment on the cause of the fire.  

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Following an accident involving a tractor-trailer, most victims face a long road to recovery. This can include rigorous physical therapy and ongoing medical treatments. This means that your medical bills are constantly increasing along with associated losses such as lost income due to being unable to work. 

Unfortunately, a lot of victims panic and agree to the first settlement they are offered without considering the trajectory of their future expenses and without knowing the full extent of their injuries. This leaves them to pay for everything else out of pocket.

Obtaining legal representation from an experienced Utah tractor-trailer accident attorney who understands how to determine what expenses you may face in the future will give you your best chance at receiving full and fair financial compensation.  

When victims are injured in accidents caused by the negligence of other drivers, it is crucial that they seek legal guidance from a skilled and knowledgeable car accident attorney in Salt Lake City as soon as possible. 

When victims are harmed in collisions, through no fault of their own, they are often able to obtain compensation from wrongdoers to alleviate the financial costs they face for medical treatment, lost wages, property repairs, and a variety of other economic and non-economic damages.

AtJardine Law Offices P.C. P. C., our Utah personal injury attorneys fight aggressively to ensure our clients get the justice they rightfully deserve. Our skilled and knowledgeable attorneys review the circumstances surrounding each of our client’s cases to determine the most appropriate course of action. 

We put together solid legal claims that we leverage against defendants while demanding full and fair compensation for victims. Our team pays keen attention to detail and we strive to do everything in our power to get our clients the maximum amount of compensation available for their claims so they can move forward in the best position possible to reach their goals in recovery. 

If you have been injured in a car accident as a result of another person’s actions, contact ourUtah personal injury attorneys at (801) 350-3506 to schedule a free case evaluation to see how we can help you.

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