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Can You Pursue a Personal Injury Case Over Food Poisoning from a Restaurant
Food poisoning can be an unpleasant and sometimes serious ordeal. If you believe that you've been a victim of food poisoning due to the negligence of a restaurant, you might wonder if you can pursue a personal injury case. The short answer is yes, it is possible, but the process can be complex. To succeed, you'll need to establish fault and demonstrate that the restaurant's actions directly caused your illness. Below, we'll explore the process of establishing fault and the legal grounds you'll need to stand on for your claim to be accepted. Establishing Fault in a Food Poisoning Case To win...
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
In the wake of a car accident, there is a whirlwind of emotions, you may immediately notice the physical damage to the vehicles involved, but often in the moment you may neglect any injuries that you may have suffered. These injuries may not be...
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
Car accidents are unfortunately a constant in our day to day lives. Whether it is on the side of the road while you are on your morning commute, or a fender bender in a parking lot. According to the Utah Highway Safety Office there were a total of...
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
National parks are natural treasures, offering breathtaking landscapes, as well as several opportunities for adventure. However, amidst the beauty and excitement, it is crucial to be aware of the potential risks and hazards that can lead to...
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Settling and Going to Court
When you suffer an injury due to someone else's negligence, you have the option to settle your claim or to pursue a legal case in court. Both avenues have their advantages and disadvantages, and understanding them can help you to make an informed...
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
Throughout your life you will probably lend your car to someone, whether it is a friend, a family member, or even someone from work. This can be a kind gesture, and can often help someone out when they're in a pinch. We often neglect to consider...
The Importance of Wearing a Helmet
In recent years, Salt Lake city has experienced a boom of interest in cycling as a means of transportation, exercise and leisure. Cycling provides numerous benefits, as it provides a fantastic way to exercise and interact with your surroundings in...
How To Handle An Uber or Lyft Car Accident
It stands to reason that, as a passenger, you can't be at fault in an accident when hiring a driver. Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft are relatively recent options, however. Understanding who is liable for damages and how you will get your medical...
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries and their Impact in Car Accidents
Car accidents can have tremendously devastating consequences. These can range anywhere from minor back injuries, to the most serious injury that can occur, a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI is a complex condition that can result from the...
Utah: the State with the Most Road Rage
Utah, a state known for its breathtaking landscapes and friendly communities, has recently garnered attention for a less desirable distinction: having the highest number of road rage incidents in the United States. As of September 12, 2022, Utah...
If you suffer a brain injury from an accident, how can you recover compensation for diminished work life expectancy?
A traumatic brain injury can be extremely impactful making it challenging or impossible to return to work and perform the same duties. Thus, your injuries could result in lost income. Many accident victims have been able to recover compensation for...
Cyclist Hit By SUV in Salt Lake City
On June 21, 2023, a forty five year old man became the latest victim of a cycling accident in Salt Lake City, suffering critical injuries after an SUV collided with he and his bicycle. This incident occurred on Thursday morning, reminding us once...
How to Plan a Safe and Fun Road Trip
Road trips offer an array of wonderful opportunities, including exploring new destinations, creating lasting memories, and connecting with loved ones. While a road trip may sound like a great way to experience new places, it is important to keep in...
Typical Injuries And Treatments In a Bicycle Accident
Everyone understands cycling in traffic carries some risk. For most cyclists, it's worth the risk for its many health and environmental benefits. Should an accident occur, however, it might be helpful to be aware of what kind of damage you might...
Learning to Cope With Trauma After a Dog Bite
Getting bit by a dog is an inherently traumatic experience. While people may try to downplay your trauma, a dog bite can leave you with long lasting physical and emotional scars. The aftermath of a dog bite can be extremely overwhelming. You may...
The Steps to Take after a Water Sports or Boating Accident
As the warm summer breeze arrives, recreational boating and water sports become increasingly popular activities. While these aquatic adventures offer excitement and fun, they also come with inherent risks. Boat accidents and water sport injuries...
Why Does My Insurance Not Want to Cover Holistic Treatment?
When you have been in a car accident, the immediate concern is your well-being and recovery from any injuries that you may have sustained. While modern medicine provides a wide range and variety of treatment options, you may prefer a more holistic...
How Do I Cope With PTSD After A Bike Accident?
Bicycles are among the world’s greatest inventions for exercise, relaxation, and pollution-free transportation. But for all that, they offer very little protection against cars in an accident. Being hit by a vehicle can be a life-altering or even...
Understanding the Unique Handling of a Semi Truck Accident
The only thing worse than getting into a car accident is getting into an accident with a semi truck. Every aspect of an automobile accident when you have been his by a semi truck. Medical expenses, recovery, lost wages, and pain and suffering are...
The Transformative Impact of Self-Driving Cars in Car Accidents
Everyday technology develops and progress further and further. A.I and other technologies are becoming more and more advanced every day, and the future of the world becomes more complex. One of these new advancements is the creation of the...
Understanding the Profound Effects of Spinal Injuries After a Car Accident
A car accident is an event that no one is really prepared for. One moment you are peacefully on route to your destination, and the next your whole world may be altered permanently. Auto accidents can disrupt your life in an instant, leaving you...
Who will be liable for your injuries if you’re in a car accident while ridesharing?
Ridesharing brings liability into murky waters. Does it lie with the rideshare driver, the company they drive for, the person who ordered the ride, or another driver if the accident involved multiple vehicles? The list goes on. Continue reading to...
Avoiding Motorcycle Injury Accidents in Utah
Most of us have the ‘need for speed’ when behind the wheel or on top of a bike. Racing down the road can make anyone feel invincible. In a car, there’s the buffer of the metal exterior, but a motorcycle is different. With no outer armor or airbags,...
The Seven Steps to Take Before Leaving Your Car Accident Scene
If you’ve ever been involved in a car accident—or witnessed one—you know the go-to emotions: fear, panic, even hysteria. Here’s the challenge: it’s hard to pull yourself together after a car accident, but those initial, post-accident moments are...
What do you think is the cause of the increasing number of truck (car, cycling, pedestrian) accidents?
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported a 10% increase in motor vehicle crash deaths from 2020 to 2021 and, unfortunately, those numbers keep rising. We queried law experts and other car pros across the nation to find out some of the...
Myths That Scare People Out of Filing Car Accident Lawsuits
We learn in life that other people’s negligence can cost us dearly. If you are the victim of a negligent driver, you can lose your health, your savings, your hope for the future, and hours upon hours of your precious time. While the other driver...
Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect: Is my Loved one a Victim?
Utah’s nursing homes have the capacity for nearly 8,500 residents requiring continuous skilled nursing care. Beyond that, there are many more residents in intermediate care facilities. These residents may not need continuous nursing care, but they...
Should I File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Losing a loved one is bitter, but the sting is even worse when your loved one passed needlessly, senselessly due to the negligence of another person: A careless driver texting at the wheel. A doctor who missed an obvious diagnosis. A nursing home...
What should you do after suffering a brain injury due to a car accident?
Recovery from a brain injury is hard, and unfortunately the world doesn’t slow down while you heal. Managing insurance claims, paperwork, phone calls, and the physical limitations from recovery on top of all the other responsibilities of normal...
Ask These 5 Questions to Find the Best Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Case
Injury accidents can completely upend your life–affecting your health, your ability to work, and even your relationships. The decision to file a personal injury lawsuit can help you get the compensation you’re entitled to and regain control of your...
The Most Dangerous Mistakes that Cyclists Make
It’s hard to overestimate the benefits of cycling. It works wonders for your cardiovascular health and muscle strength, while taking less of a toll on your joints than running does. Because it’s low impact, it remains a gentle yet effective form of...
How do you determine liability if a motorcycle and a truck collide in an intersection in your state?
Collisions involving a motorcycle are harrowing, especially when a larger vehicle, like a truck, is involved. When these accidents take place in an intersection, there are typically some traffic laws that come into play and traffic footage that can...
Been In An Auto Accident? Think Twice Before Trusting An Auto Insurance Company
Auto accidents can be a devastating experience for the victim and their loved ones. In these moments of stress and uncertainty, it’s common for people to rely on their auto insurance company to help them navigate the legal process and obtain the...
It’s OK for Christians and Latter-Day Saints to Hire A Personal Injury Attorney to Protect Their Rights and Well-Being
Why Christians and members of the Latter-Day Saints community may need a personal injury attorney and the importance of protecting their rights and well-being in the event of an accident or injury. As members of a Christian and Latter-Day Saints...
Bicycle Safety in Utah and How to Help Prevent Traumatic Brain Injury
Bicycling is a popular activity in Utah, especially in cities like Salt Lake City. However, as more people take to the streets on bikes, the risk of bicycle accidents increases. Bicycle accidents can result in serious Bodily harm, including...
Can I Sue for Pain and Suffering After my Injury Accident?
A car runs a red light while you’re making a left-hand turn and t-bones you. You know that the driver has a responsibility to pay for your car, which was totaled in the accident, and for the medical bills for your injuries. But you’ve also heard of...
Do absent parents share liability if a car strikes their child on the road?
Parental liability cases are complex and depend on several factors surrounding the accident, including the state of residence. These law, car, and parenting experts weigh in to discuss the specifics.If The Child Is Crossing Legally, The Driver Will...
Should I Accept the Settlement Offer for my Car Accident? Or go to Trial?
Does this scenario sound anything like yours? That night the semi truck rammed into your car changed everything. You sustained a traumatic brain injury that still causes intense headaches and affects your mood and memory. You also have back and...
Is it Worth Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Perhaps your loved one was killed in an auto accident due to a drunk driver or a driver who was too busy texting to pay attention to the road. Maybe it was due to a defective auto part. Perhaps your loved one died on the job due to unsafe working...
9 Tips to Avoid a Holiday Car Crash
Before you grab the keys and head out the door this holiday season, it’s good to know what you’re up against. The “most wonderful time of the year” can also be the most perilous time on the roads. Here’s why: Driving Under the Influence. According...
What are the problems that can occur from not hiring a lawyer for a truck accident case?
After an accident with a truck, you might think the case is straightforward and in your favor. Forgoing a lawyer might be a tempting idea. Some of our readers offered some of the problems that might arise if you do not hire a lawyer to help you...
My Head Hurts After my Car Accident. Do I Have a Traumatic Brain Injury?
As you approach an intersection with a green light, a driver turns left right in front of you. You slam on the brakes, but you know you don’t have enough time to stop. You hear the awful clash of metal-on-metal and feel your body being thrown...