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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...
Avoid Accidents with Semi-trucks With These 7 Tips
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...
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’s like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed. According to the National Safety Council, the use of...
Cyclists: 5 Tips to Stay Safe in a World of Distracted Drivers
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...
Do I Have to Wear a Seat Belt in Utah?
Here in Utah, there is a car crash every 8 minutes. Every 20 minutes, someone is injured in a car accident, and every 33 hours somebody dies in a car crash. Travelling in a vehicle is incredibly dangerous, and every time that you step into your car...
Personal Injury Protection Insurance
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...
Recovering From Concussions and other Traumatic Brain Injuries After a Car Crash
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...
7 Things Personal Injury Lawyers Wish Everyone Knew
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...