Any reputable business north of the Tropic of Cancer has some kind of measure in place to protect against liability for slip and fall injuries in the workplace. Slip and fall accidents make up more than 20 percent...
When it comes to winter driving conditions, there are a number of things cities and municipalities can do to improve road conditions and reduce winter auto accident rates. In the United States, urban areas such as Salt Lake...
Believe it or not, there are a number of phone apps designed to help you drive better — and you don’t have to be on the phone to use them. Simply turn on the app while you’re driving;...
Most people know to exercise caution when driving under snowy or icy road conditions, especially in mountainous areas such as Provo, Utah. Yet contrary to popular belief, more than twice as many auto accident injuries and fatalities occur...
If you learned to ride a bicycle as a kid, chances are your mother told you to always wear a helmet. From local law enforcement officials in Farmington, Utah to auto accident lawyer professionals in the Midwest, everyone...
As the weather starts to warm up and the ice begins to fade, the less sure-footed among us can finally breathe a sigh of relief, right? Not so fast. Even as the sun comes out to melt away...
Every day both reported and unreported incidents of abuse occur in nursing homes — so frequently, in fact, that there have been many major lawsuits filed against negligent nursing homes and staff. It’s estimated that 2.1 million people...
Since the Zika Virus outbreak, the disease has been related to birth defects in pregnant women. There have been multiple cases of pregnant women in Brazil who have been infected with the virus, and their babies are experiencing...
Whether you live in Salt Lake City or on the East Coast, the threat of being bitten by an aggressive canine is real. Depending on where you live, dog bite laws will differ; however, a dog bite lawyer...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
