When going skiing with your family at a resort outside of Provo, Utah, some of the most important equipment skiers can bring is their skis, ski poles, warm clothes, goggles and a helmet to keep your head safe. Research shows that ski and snowboard helmets reduce head injuries, but if you do get hurt while...Read More
Let’s first define what a wrongful death is: it’s when someone’s death is caused either negligently or through intentional harm. When it comes to a case, it’s up to the deceased person’s estate to decide if they want to file a lawsuit against the party who is legally liable for the death. So when it...Read More
The motorcycle culture is deeply rooted in tradition and companionship. Yet despite this, there still seems to be some speculation and difference of opinion when it comes to major motorcycle myths. What’s fact and what’s fiction? Are motorcycle helmet laws really all that effective? Although the discussion over motorcycle myths might make for a lively...Read More
With the widespread adoption of cell phones in the United States, distracted driving injuries and fatalities have increased markedly — auto accident situations involving cell phones rose by almost 10 percent between 2011 and 2013 alone. But while nearly 25 percent of car accidents in the U.S. are caused by texting and driving, cell phones...Read More
It’s every cartoon character’s nightmare: You’re running full-speed down the thoroughfare when all of a sudden you momentarily defy the laws of physics and fall into an open manhole. While these kinds of situations are all-too commonplace among fictional characters such as Goofy or “Ed, Edd n Eddy,” open manholes can pose a serious danger...Read More
Pretty much anything you own and drive is going to have some liability associated with it, and ATVs are no exception. An ATV (all- terrain vehicle) is used for thrills and excitement, and can even be used to haul things around your cabin property in St. George, Utah. An ATV is rather prone to incurring...Read More
More than 4.5 million people in the United States suffer from dog bites every year. While children and senior citizens are the most common victims of dog bites, people of all age groups are at risk for a dog bite injury — even from a dog with which you are familiar. There are a number...Read More
In the state of Utah alone, auto accidents accounted for a total of 274 fatalities in 2015 — which is a notable increase from 2014. Out of the 274 fatalities, 27 of those were caused by distracted driving — something that might require a lawyer to help you out in court. It can be hard...Read More
Cheaper gas means more road trips, more pocket change and fewer stops at the local Chevron. For consumers who commute to a variety of places — work, daycare, home, etc. — there doesn’t appear to be any drawbacks to a reduction in gas prices. Yet if something seems too good to be true, it usually...Read More
Motorcycles are considered the most dangerous vehicles on the road, and with good reason — according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), per miles traveled in 2013 motorcycle fatalities trumped car fatalities by more than 26 times. A motorcycle accident can result in more than just scrapes and bruises, especially if the...Read More