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Can You Sue for Injuries if You Were Injured While Trespassing?
In the realm of personal injury law, premises liability governs the responsibilities of property owners to maintain safe conditions on their land or buildings. A common question arises regarding the rights of individuals injured while trespassing: Can such persons pursue legal action against the property owner? This article examines the relevant principles under Utah law, highlighting general rules and potential exceptions. Please note that this discussion provides an overview and is not a substitute for personalized legal advice. Consulting a qualified attorney is essential to evaluate the...
Is a Gas Station Liable for Your Slip and Fall?
When it comes to slip and fall accidents, gas stations are rife with potential hazards not just inside the convenience store, but also outside. These incidents can lead to significant injuries, ranging from minor scrapes and bruises to severe,...
Navigating Canyon Roads Safely
Traveling through Utah's majestic canyons offer some of the most stunning landscapes in the United States. However, exploring the beauty of these natural wonders comes with its own unique set of driving challenges. Canyons typically have long...
What is Causing Insurance Premiums to Increase?
As we usher in 2025, auto insurance policyholders across the nation are facing a significant uptick in insurance premiums. Data from Bankrate shows that rates have risen to $2,543, with them expecting to climb even higher in 2025. This increase is...
Marital Strife and Personal Injuries: Understanding Loss of Consortium
A personal injury case is not simply a legal battle; it is a deeply personal struggle that affects every facet of your life. Among the ripple effects of serious injuries, the strain on marriages can be profound, and it can sometimes lead to...
Who Is Liable If I Slipped and Fell on a Snowy Sidewalk
Slip and fall accidents due to snow accumulation on sidewalks are not only common but they can also lead to serious injuries. For those living in Utah, where snow is a regular part of winter life, it is crucial to understand how state laws and...
Choosing the Right Medical Provider After a Car Accident
A car accident is an inherently traumatizing experience. Not only do you have to deal with a damaged car and injuries, but you also have to consider the long term implications of your accident, particularly when it comes to your health and any...
The Essential Winter Car Kit
As we enter the winter, it is always best to be prepared for the unexpected, especially when on you are on the road. Severe weather and winter storms can create dangerous driving conditions, leading to an increased risk of getting into an accident....
Should I Exercise After a Car Accident?
After a car accident, especially one that has led to serious injuries, your road to recovery can be complex and challenging. It can be very difficult to manage your life after a car accident, having to balance your work with medical treatments can...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Posting on Social Media After a Car Accident
Social media is engrained into our daily lives, now more than ever before. In the United States 72% or 246 million people use social media, according to a study done by Sprinklr. Social media gives us a platform to express ourselves, share...
Can I Use My Health Insurance During a Personal Injury Claim?
When you have found yourself involved in a motor vehicle accident, one of the many overwhelming concerns you may have is how to handle your medical treatment. Questions might arise like: Who is paying for my medical treatment? Do I have to pay out...
Why Should I Have Rental Car Coverage?
The aftermath of a car accident can be devastating, and navigating it can lead to several challenges. Managing your medical treatment, bills, and regular life can already be difficult enough as it is but one of the biggest effects an auto accident...
Pedestrian Deaths on an Alarming Rise
In today's day and age life is much more fast paced. With the importance of smartphones in our day to day lives, coupled with the ability to work from home, we have never been more connected than we are right now. While there are numerous benefits...
Can I Claim Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Claim?
In todays fast paced world, the tiniest inconvenience can ruin your whole day, and getting into a major accident can seriously disrupt months to years of your life. Trying to balance your work, personal life, and other relationships can already be...
Understanding Pain and Suffering in Utah’s Personal Injury Cases
When you or a loved one suffers an injury due to someone else's negligence, the physical and emotional aftermath can be overwhelming. In Utah, as in many other states, the law recognizes the profound impact that these injuries can have on your...
What Are Non-economic Damages?
When you have been injured by someone else’s negligence you may seek out compensation for your injuries through a personal injury claim. When you pursue a personal injury claim an insurance company will determine the value of your claim by looking...
Who’s Liable if a Car Hits a Cyclist Who Was Riding Outside the Bicycle Lane?
Liability isn’t always black and white. In a situation where a bicyclist is riding outside of the bicycle lane and is subsequently hit, who is at fault? Are there other factors that help determine the liable party? Individuals familiar with the...
What are Economic Damages?
Getting injured due to the negligence of someone else can turn your whole life upside down. You may become swamped in medical bills, in constant pain, and in medical treatment. With an injury changing your world in the blink of an eye, it is...
Understanding the Intricacies of Property Damage in a Personal Injury Case
In the bustling metropolis of Salt Lake City, getting into an accident that results in serious property damage is not uncommon. When you have been in this sort of accident it is crucial to understand your rights, and how the legal framework...
What Causes Personal Injury Attorneys to Decline a Case?
Finding out the attorney you pursued declined your case can be frustrating. What circumstances would lead to a personal injury attorney declining a case? What should your next steps be if your case is declined? Some attorneys and others familiar...
The Best Ways to Stay Safe This Halloween
Halloween is a festive time filled with costumes, candy, and spooky fun; however, it can also be a potentially hazardous night, especially for pedestrians. Whether you are taking your children trick or treating, attending a Halloween party, or...
5 Mistakes To Avoid When Meeting With Your Personal Injury Attorney
1- Show Up Unprepared for the First Meeting Many attorneys offer free consultations (either phone or virtual). This is your chance to make sure you want to work with this attorney and on what terms. Be prepared with a list of questions including...
What Lessons Have You Learned from Auto Accidents?
Life seems to sneak lessons in whenever it can, including times you are involved in automobile accidents. Some drivers shared the lessons they learned the hard way after their accidents. Keep reading to gain your own wisdom in a much easier way.The...
Can I Sue A Negligent Caregiver For My Child’s TBI or Other Injuries?
You ask your next-door neighbor to watch your toddler while you run errands. Yet, while you are at the store, the babysitter gets a call from her husband over a property dispute. They fight, and in the heat of the moment, the babysitter loses track...
What is Pain and Suffering?
When you have been injured by someone else’s negligence you may pursue a personal injury case for your injuries. When you pursue a personal injury claim you may hear unknown terms thrown around from your attorney or an insurance adjuster regarding...
What Should You Do If You’re Involved in a Car Accident?
Getting in an auto accident is scary and can leave you in a panicked and vulnerable state. However, it’s important to stay calm and take the proper steps to protect yourself and others. Keep reading to learn what to do if you’re ever involved in an...
How To Avoid a Wildlife Accident
It’s late at night and you are on your way home from a friend's house. You are on a local road and there are no streetlights to light up the road ahead of you. When all of a sudden a deer jumps in front of your car, you try to stop in time but you...
The Four Elements of a Winnable Civil Lawsuit
Unfortunately, our headlines are often filled with ridiculous and frivolous lawsuits. An adult sues his parents for continued support because he doesn't want to get a job. Someone with high cholesterol claims the fast food restaurant made them...
The Importance of Having an Expert Witness for Your Case
When pursuing a personal injury claim in Salt Lake City or anywhere else, the road to justice can be complex and challenging. To navigate this intricate journey, you will need a team of professionals who can navigate the legal process and employ...
Who’s Liable for Your Injury at a Church or Religious Sight
A church or religious site can be an incredibly significant place for millions of people all around the world. They are places orf worship, solace, and community gathering; however, like any other public space, accidents and injuries can occur...
Can I Sue My Tattoo Artist In Utah?
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." –Margaret Wolfe Hungerford. Nowhere is that more applicable than in body modifications. Depending on the age and continent, body modifications can include foot binding, flattening the forehead, corsets, neck...
The Most Common Injuries From Bicycle Accidents
Imagine for a moment you're on a pleasant bike ride, you feel the breeze on your face, and a sense of adventure that you just can't quite get from a car. It is a beautiful day, until ... suddenly a car veers into the bike lane crashing into you and...
Personal Injury Claims: A Step by Step Guide
Suffering an injury due to the negligence of someone else can be an extremely challenging and difficult experience, leaving both a physical and emotional toll. During these trying times, pursuing a personal injury claim might be the last thing on...
Why Do I Need Medical Treatment Immediately After a Car Accident?
A car accident is an overwhelming and traumatic experience that leaves you shaken physically, emotionally, and mentally. In the aftermath of a car crash, it is very easy to be overwhelmed by the chaos and confusion that comes from a car accident....
What are some helpful tips to stay calm and focused right after a car accident?
Shock, fear, and panic are natural reactions to being involved in a car wreck. And when we experience these emotions, it can be challenging to think clearly enough to act responsibly. However, if we prepare for the worst ahead of time, we’ll have a...
The Silent Epidemic: How Traumatic Brain Injuries Destroy Lives
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) drastically alters the lives of the patient and the family. While the effects can be temporary, they can also cause permanent loss of memory or abilities. How do they happen, what signs should we look for, and what...
Lane Splitting and Filtering: Is it Legal In Utah?
When it comes to motorcycles, Utah riders often seek clarity on the legality of lane splitting and filtering. Recent legislative developments, including several transportation bills passed this year, have further shaped the discussion. These terms...
Staying Safe Behind the Wheel: A Guide to Avoid Distracted Driving
Distracted driving has become a more and more prevalent concern in today's fast paced world. With nearly everyone in the United States utilizing smart phones and other gadgets, it is more important than ever to make sure that we prioritize our...
The Essential Steps to Take After a Hit and Run Accident
Being involved in a car accident can be extremely difficult, the sudden impact of the collision can leave you feeling overwhelmed. These feelings only get amplified when the at fault driver flees the scene. If you find yourself in this situation it...
Road Debris and Car Accidents: Who’s at Fault
Car accidents are an unfortunate reality on our roads, and they can happen for a multitude of reasons. One often overlooked cause is road debris. Road debris can lead to severe injuries for drivers and their passengers. Who is at fault for damages?...
Why You Need A Lawyer After A Bicycle Accident
There are tremendous benefits to bicycling. It has a small carbon footprint, so it’s great for the environment. Cycling to work and other errands provides an excellent workout in the fresh air and sunshine. Riding your bike is also the most...
The Most Common Injuries from Car Accidents
Imagine yourself on your drive home from work. It is a beautiful day outside and you are about to go home and relax after a long day. When all of a sudden, a driver smashes into the back of your vehicle. In an instant your day has changed and the...
Understanding Personal Injury Protection Insurance
Personal Injury Protection, or PIP insurance is one way you can safeguard yourself and loved ones against the financial burdens that arise after unexpected injuries. In this article we will be diving into what PIP insurance is, how much coverage...
Unraveling the Most Common Causes of Car Accidents
The United States is a very car centered society and unfortunately this means that car accidents are an unfortunate constant in our day to day lives. In 2024 the Utah Highway Safety Office recorded 59,437 car accidents. That is roughly 162 car...
How to Stay Safe While Dirt Biking
Dirt biking offers an exhilarating experience that cannot be found anywhere else for adventure enthusiasts, offering a sense of freedom, exploration, and power while out in the wilderness. While dirt biking can be an amazing way to experience the...
How can you make the Personal Injury Protection insurance claims process faster and easier?
Filing a Personal Injury Protection claim is rarely a simple affair, and it can take longer to process than you think it should. Luckily, there are steps you can take to help move your claim forward and get it resolved sooner. Keep reading to find...
Combating the Dangers of Distracted Driving
In today's fast-paced world, distractions are all around us, and unfortunately, they often follow us onto the roads. Distracted driving has become an increasingly pervasive issue. But how can you combat these distractions, and why is it so...
What To Do In The Event Of A Dog Bite
It doesn't matter how big a fan you are of the breed; a man's best friend isn't always friendly. Most dogs are sweet and loving creatures that serve and protect humanity in numerous ways, but they are still animals. Because animals can't tell you...
How to Stay Safe in National Parks this Summer
A national park is a natural treasure, beautiful protected land that has not been touched by us humans that offers breathtaking landscapes and a fantastic way to reconnect with nature. Here in Utah we are lucky enough to have 5 national parks,...
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Settling V.S Going to Court
When you have been injured by the negligence of someone else your world can be turned upside down. You will have to manage seeking medical treatment for your injuries, maintaining your work life balance, adjusting to any new injuries you may have...
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents on the Rise in Utah
Recently two off duty deputies from the Davis County Sheriff's Office were killed in a motorcycle crash with a pickup truck on July 3rd. This tragic accident is sadly becoming less and less common. In fact, recent statistics have revealed a...
The Logistics of Lending Your Car
"Hey man, my car is in the shop for the next few days. Do you think I could borrow your car?" This is a scenario that plenty of us have found ourselves in. Whether you lend it to a friend, a family member, or even someone from work, you will most...

