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Getting into a car accident is something that you can't really be prepared for. You may be driving peacefully on your way to work, and the next your whole life might be permanently changed. A motor vehicle accident can change your life in an...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Getting into an auto accident can be an incredibly devastating experience for the victim and their loved ones. In the moments of stress and uncertainty that follow a car accident, most people will try to rely on their auto insurance company to help...

Personal injuries occur every day, from getting into a car accident, slipping in a grocery store, or getting bitten by a dog. Thousands of Americans and Utahn's are getting injured every day and the route for compensation can be unclear, this is...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Remember when you were a new driver? The risks of getting behind the wheel were drilled into your head by parents and driving instructors. You were reminded that you were steering a deadly weapon, and you were cognizant of your own inexperience....

Utah is touted as a bike-friendly state, but a rash of fatalities earlier this year has cyclists feeling alarmed. By August of 2022, 11 cyclists have been killed. That’s more fatalities than have been reported during any full year in the past...

If you’re feeling stressed out by life, you’re in good company. Consider these findings from the 2022 “Stress in America” survey by the American Psychological Association (APA). 87% of Americans feel stress due to the economy/inflation 81% feel...

You’ve been in a car accident. Your car is badly damaged. Your health is suffering. You’ve seen ads on TV for personal injury lawyers…but should you call one? If you have been injured due to the negligence of others, you deserve compensation....

If you were involved in an injury accident that exacerbated pre-existing health conditions, you may wonder if it is worth suing the negligent party. After all, can’t they just come back and try to pin everything on your pre-accident health issues?...

Slip and fall injuries can occur in a split second, but the repercussions can stretch on for months and even years. Injuries can range from a shattered bone to a strained tendon to a traumatic brain injury. Slip and fall injuries might seem much...

Cycling is not only enjoyable and good for your body, it’s an environmentally friendly alternative to cars and other motor vehicles. Unfortunately, it also carries high risks. In the past 10 years, preventable deaths from bike accidents increased...

With schools starting up soon, we’ll be sharing the roads with school buses again. Buses are some of the safest vehicles on the road. In fact, if your child is traveling to school by bus, they’re approximately 70 times more likely to get there...

From 2011 to 2020, fatal crashes involving large trucks increased by 33%. In 2020, 9% of all fatal vehicle crashes involved large trucks. Trucks move nearly 75% of the nation’s freight. Without them, the supply chain would grind to a halt. It’s...

Did you know that sending or reading a text while driving takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds? At 55 MPH, that’s like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed. According to the National Safety Council, the use of...

Motor vehicle drivers have always faced distractions. However, the relatively recent surge in the use of personal technology devices, most especially smartphones, has made sharing the road much more dangerous. We all now have a desire to keep up...

In Utah, a car crash occurs every 8 minutes. Every 20 minutes, someone is injured in a car accident and every 33 hours somebody dies in a car crash. Every time you step into your vehicle you are putting yourself at risk of serious injury, or worse....

The State of Utah requires that all drivers possess personal injury protection (PIP) insurance.This type of coverage is also referred to as “no-fault insurance”, as it provides an individual with funds for medical expenses even if that person...

The car accident happened in the blink of an eye, and now you’re standing at the accident scene trying to make sense of it all. Will your car be totaled? How about the other car? And what’s that headache and dizziness you’re experiencing? While...

In our 28 years of legal practice, we’ve seen how quickly devastating injuries can happen. One wrong move on the freeway leads to a multi-car pile up. A motorist glances at their cell phone and plows down a cyclist. An uneven or wet walkway leads...