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The Danger of Drowsy Driving for Semi Truck Drivers
At LifeLaw Trial Lawyers, our team of Utah courtroom attorneys fight every day for Utah families who have been injured in serious accidents. One of the most preventable yet devastating causes we see is caused by drowsy driving from semi truck drivers. A tired trucker behind the wheel of an 80,000 pound rig can turn a routine commute into a life altering tragedy in a matter of seconds. In this article we will be diving into the real dangers that drowsy driving can have and the regulations and laws implemented to help prevent drowsy driving. Why Drowsy Driving is Especially Deadly for...
Why are Medical Records Important in an Injury Case?
An injury can happen in a multitude of ways, whether you slipped and fell at a grocery store, got into a fender bender on your way to work, or were injured by someone else's negligence, then you may have a personal injury case. While an injury may...
What You Can do to Stay Safe While Driving in Bad Weather
Utah, it's a state of breathtaking scenery and beautiful seasons, but with it’s beauty also comes unique challenges due to Utah's diverse weather conditions. From snow covered mountains to scorching hot deserts, a driver in Utah must be prepared...
How is Liability Determined in a Multi-Car Accident?
Car accidents are incredibly stressful. One moment you are peacefully driving your vehicle, the next your car is ruined and you are injured. In the blink of an eye you now have to figure out who is responsible for the accident, what to do with your...
What Recent Statistics Mean for Bike Safety
When the Covid 19 pandemic started in March of 2020 society as we know it went through a fundamental change. Due to lockdowns and social distancing the ebb and flow of everyday life was completely taken away. Daily activities that we once thought...
What Changes When You Get Into a Car Accident With an Out-of-State Driver?
A car crash is something that no one is ever wanting to happen to them. Getting into a car accident leaves you with no car, possible injuries, and feelings of confusion and agitation. All of these feelings of pain, panic, and uncertainty can become...
What Can You do to Preserve Evidence and Establish Fault in a Bike Accident?
When you ride a bike you feel a sense of freedom that can’t be achieved in a car. You are able to feel the wind in your hair and feel less tethered to the road than you would in any other vehicle. While a bike offers a unique freedom, it can also...
How a Dash Cam Can Protect You in a Hit-and-Run Accident
Imagine you are driving home late at night after a long day of work. You are driving through a green light when all of the sudden someone making a left hand turn sideswipes your vehicle. In the aftermath of the accident you are stressed out and...
What Can I Do to Drive Safely in a Construction Zone?
Whether you are traveling home from work, taking your kids to school, or going on a road trip you are likely to encounter some form of construction. Road work can cause heavy delays in traffic, detours changing your route, as well as changes in the...
Road Rage or Road Trip? Why Summer Means More Accidents.
The summer vacation season brings a significant increase in traffic on roads and highways across the country. Families embark on road trips, tourists visit popular destinations, and the overall volume of vehicles on the road spikes. This surge in...
Injured While Playing a Sport? What are Your Options?
The summer time is a time for outdoor sports and recreation. Whether you are out on the baseball field hitting a home run, scoring a goal in your soccer match, or acing your serve on the tennis court, participating in sports is a great way to stay...
The 5 Most Common Mistakes Drivers Make on Road Trips
A road trip here in the U.S is almost a right of passage. Being able to travel from state to state over long distances allows you freedom to experience these new and beautiful places and create unforgettable memories with family and friends. In...
Can I Pursue a Personal Injury Claim for Playground Injuries
Playgrounds are designed to be places of joy and fun for children, offering an environment where they can play, explore, and develop physical skills. However, they can also be sites where accidents and injuries occur. When a child is injured on a...
Can You Pursue Damages from Faulty Software or a Product Defect in EVs?
The world of transportation is always changing and innovating, with the latest most groundbreaking innovations being electric vehicles (EVs). These vehicles are at the forefront of innovation, offering sustainable and efficient alternatives to our...
The Shocking Truth: Why Electric Cars Pose Unique Crash Risks
In the last three years, the electric car industry has boomed. In 2020, 300,000 electric vehicles (EVs) were sold, and in 2023, over 1.6 million EVs were sold. EVs offer numerous benefits to you and our planet, including reduced carbon emissions...
Who is Liable in a Boating Accident?
Boating is a popular recreational activity, offering a sense of freedom and adventure. However, it also comes with inherent risks. Boating accidents can result in severe injuries, property damage, and even fatalities. Understanding liability and...
How to Stay Safe at a Concert or a Festival
Concerts and festivals are a great way to go out and experience live music, culture, and art with fellow fans and loads of people. However, these gatherings also come with inherent risks, and serious injuries can occur. As we enter into the summer...
How To Have a Safe Commute
Here in the United States, the average American spends roughly 26 minutes on their commute to work each day, as of 2014. That is a total of 52 minutes a day spent traveling back and forth from work, and nearly four and a half hours of a week spent...
How Social Media Can Change Your Injury Case
We live in a digital world. Today, more than ever before, we are online and connected to those around us. We carry smartphones in our pockets, we have access to incredible AI technology that can answer practically any question in the world, and we...
In a Car Accident, What Damages are Covered?
Being involved in a car accident can be overwhelming. Whether you are a driver or a passenger dealing with the physical and emotional turmoil of this traumatic event can be difficult. These feelings of stress can only be added to when an insurance...
How Can You Avoid a Left-Hand Turn Accident?
When you are at an intersection a left hand turn might seem like a simple maneuver. However a left hand turn can lead to one of the most dangerous types of car accidents, a T-Bone. An accident caused by a left hand turn can lead to severe and...
Passenger in a Car Accident? Do You Know Your Rights?
Riding as a passenger in a car can be quite relaxing. As a passenger you don't have to worry about any of the stresses of the drive, such as bad drivers or poor weather conditions, and for the most part you can just sit back and relax. This feeling...
The Five Most Common Causes of Car Accidents
In 2023, roughly 25,890 car accidents occurred every single day, with an estimated 13,100,000 car accidents occurring in 2023 according to the National Safety Counsel (NSC). A car accident is a traumatic event that no one should have to endure,...
Hit by an Uninsured Driver? Here’s What You Need to Know
Being involved in a car accident is stressful enough. But what happens when the at-fault driver does not have insurance? You might be surprised to learn that you may still have options to recover compensation for your injuries and damage to your...
7 Tips on How To Drive Safely with Semi Trucks
Whether you are traveling on a freeway or a surface street, driving alongside a semi-truck is essentially an everyday occurrence, yet it poses unique challenges and risks. Semi-trucks, also known as tractor-trailers, are extremely large vehicles...
The Importance of Video In Personal Injury Claims
Whether you have been injured in a car accident, bike accident, slip and fall, or a dog bite evidence will always be crucial to your case. In an injury claim an insurance company will try their hardest to look for any reason to not pay for your...
How is Liability Determined for a Dog Bite?
Dogs, mans best friend and one of the most common pets to have in your household. With over 65 million people in the U.S owning a dog it is safe to say that we love our furry friends, which is what makes a dog attack even more heart breaking....
How to Deal With an Aggressive Driver
Imagine you are driving home from a long hard day at work, you are listening to the radio and can not wait to get home and relax. All of the sudden, someone cuts into your lane nearly causing an accident. Your first reaction might be to tailgate...
Keeping Your Eyes on the Road: How To Avoid Distracted Driving
Did you know that sending or reading a text while driving takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that is like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed. Sending a text is one of the main causes of...
Slip and Falls: What Do I Do Next?
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, it is important that you understand your rights and the steps that you can take to ensure that you receive fair compensation for the injuries that you have suffered. A slip and fall case...
Speeding: Deadly Consequences
In our busy day to day lives, driving is one constant that nearly everyone has to deal with. Whether it is a small drive to a grocery store or a long commute from work, the average American spends nearly 60 minutes a day driving. With all of this...
Not-So-Smooth Ride: Unveiling Common Uber Accidents and Your Rights
Taking an Uber or Lyft from place to place has become commonplace, allowing for convenient cost-effective travel nearly anywhere you want to go. With rideshares becoming the go to mode of transportation for a night out it is important to understand...
Can I Sue For a Bike Accident Caused By Defective Parts?
In the past twenty years we have seen a surge in popularity in bicycling as a form of exercise, leisure, and a greener mode of transportation. In fact, bicycling has gone up a whopping 37 percent since 2019. While this rise in a healthy mode of...
Are My Wages Covered If I Miss Work Because of an Injury?
Suffering an injury in an accident can have a profound impact on your life, particularly when it affects your ability to work. For many, the worry is not just about recovering physically but also about the financial strain caused by lost wages....
Can I Seek Compensation For My Emotional Distress After an Accident?
In the realm of personal injury law, physical injuries are often visible and quantifiable. However, the emotional turmoil and psychological impact that comes with these injuries are harder to measure, yet equally significant. Emotional distress...
Do I Need To Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer After an Accident?
After an auto accident that leads to an injury, you may find yourself navigating through a challenging and complicated period of recovery, financial strain, and legal issues. It is crucial to understand the statute of limitations for filing claims...
When Is It Time For Elderly Drivers to Stop Driving?
Here in the United States, driving is often seen as a symbol of freedom. When you turn sixteen and get your license you are no longer limited to how far your bike can take you, you have the ability to drive anywhere and the world feels like it is...
The Toll a Car Accident Has On Your Mental Health
A car accident is a violent thing, and the aftermath can leave you in shock. While the recovery process and the next steps you take typically focus on your physical injuries, the logistics of insurance claims, and vehicle repairs. Among this...
Consistent Medical Treatment: Why It Matters
Imagine you are on your way to the grocery store, the sun is shining, your favorite song is playing on the radio, it is a great day. All of the sudden as you are driving through an intersection you are t-boned by a negligent driver who was not...
How Dash Cams Can Transform Your Personal Injury Case
In a car accident, determining fault can be a major factor to your personal injury claim. Determining fault can become a he said she said if there is a lack of evidence, and oftentimes a police officer might make their decision of liability based...
Preventing Dog Bites: How to Navigate an Aggressive Dog
In our day-to-day lives, interactions with dogs are almost inevitable. With over 62 million dogs in the country and 1.4 million as pets, dogs are widely cherished as loyal companions. However, certain situations may lead a dog to aggressive...
Why Medical Treatment is Crucial in a Personal Injury Claim
When you have been injured by the negligence of someone else, seeking medical treatment can seem like a burden in an incredibly hectic time of your life. If your life consists of different work appointments, picking up kids from school, or any...
What Do I Do After a Bike Crash?
Riding a bike, whether it is for leisure, fitness, or commuting is not only a fun way to get around, but it also offers the rider numerous health benefits. Unfortunately, the open road is not a particularly friendly place for bike riders. Bike...
Why Human Drivers Are Still Important in a World with Self Driving Cars
As advancements in vehicle technology propel us towards a future that is filled with self-driving cars, we must recognize the transformative impact that these innovations will have on transportation. These vehicles aim to eliminate accidents,...
Determining Liability in an Accident Involving a Self-Driving Car
The creation of assistive driving features and the emergence of self-driving cars represent monumental strides in automotive technology. As these innovations that seem out of science fiction promise to not only redefine our driving experiences but...
No Fault Insurance: What Does it Mean?
Dealing with the aftermath of any accident can be difficult, but a car accident can be extremely hard to handle on your own. You have to deal with any injuries you have received, the damages to your vehicle, and figuring out the complexities of an...
Debunking 5 of the Most Common Myths Behind Personal Injury Claims
Personal injury law is a crucial part of the legal system that provides a pathway for individuals to be made whole after they have sustained injuries due to someone else’s negligence or intentional actions. As a society, we have concluded that...
Staying Safe While Riding Electric Scooters: A Guide for Urban Commuters
Electric scooters have become a popular mode of transportation in urban settings, known for their convenience and eco-friendliness. However, the rise in their usage has also led to increased concerns over safety and regulations. For those...
Navigating the Aftermath of an eBike Accident
In the past few years, electric bikes (eBikes) have skyrocketed in popularity, offering an easier eco-friendly alternative to traditional transportation methods. As with any mode of transportation, accidents can occur. If you get into an accident...
The Most Common Causes of Bike Accidents
Riding your bike is an excellent way to get around your neighborhood and an even better way to exercise. There is nothing quite like the feeling of the wind and the fresh air blowing in your face while taking your bike on a new trail; however, this...
What Makes a Good Personal Injury Case
When you have been injured in an accident it can be difficult to understand whether or not you should pursue a personal injury claim for the damages you have accrued. There are several things to consider when you take on a personal injury claim,...
Traumatic Brain Injuries: Long Lasting Effects
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is among some of the most severe and life-altering injuries that anyone can endure. Not only does a traumatic brain injury impose a significant financial burden on victims and their families, but it can also lead to...

