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What Counts as a Crosswalk? The Differences Between Jaywalking and Legal Crossing
Every day, pedestrians along the Wasatch Front cross busy streets in Salt Lake City, Ogden, and provo. Often times these pedestrians cross the street without a second thought about what the law actually says regarding right-of-way. But when a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, the difference between a strong injury claim and a difficult one often comes down to a handful of legal details” Was the pedestrian in a crosswalk? Was it marked or unmarked? Did the driver have a duty to yield? Understanding Utah’s crosswalk and jaywalking laws isn’t just useful trivia, it can directly shape how...
Hit by a Car While Cycling in Utah? Follow These Steps
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...
What advice can you give every cyclist to avoid the common mistakes that can lead to an accident?
Biking on a beautiful, sunny day can be a wonderful way to get fresh air and exercise, but it also has dangers that you shouldn’t ignore. Cycling equipment malfunctions and accidents have caused a slew of horrific injuries, including broken bones,...
Tips to Take the Stress out of Your Accident Injury Lawsuit
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...
Do I Really Need a Personal Injury Lawyer After a Car Accident?
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....
Who is liable if a pedestrian gets hit by a car outside of a crosswalk?
The issue of who’s at fault in a vehicle-pedestrian accident depends on several factors and isn’t as cut and dried as you might think. Law experts explained below why it’s not always the driver’s fault when a person gets struck by a vehicle....
Is it Worth Filing a Personal Injury Claim if I have a Pre-existing Condition?
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?...
How to Avoid the Most Common Slip and Fall Injuries
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...
Staying Safe as a Cyclist in Utah
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...
What steps should you prioritize after a cycling accident?
Being involved in a bicycle accident is frightening, whether you are a cyclist or a driver. You can quickly get stressed or go into shock, causing you to forget what you need to do. Readers have highlighted the most critical steps you should take...
Drive Safely Around School Buses (and Keep Your Kids Safe on Buses, Too)
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...
What advice would you give someone dealing with the stress of an ongoing auto accident case?
Auto accidents leave a lot of damage behind (in addition to the wrecked vehicles). If you are in the midst of an auto accident case, you likely have a lot to worry about. All the stress can take a toll on your physical and mental health during a...
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...