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...
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...
When a child first sees a cute, fluffy dog, his or her first instinct is to immediately run up to the canine. This situation can, unfortunately, end badly. Although a dog may initially appear to be friendly and...
From snowy, mountainous passes to hot and dry desert conditions, the beehive state has some downright treacherous roads. Pair that with your typical Utah driver and you’ve got a recipe for disaster — or a nasty auto accident...
With one in six car buyers opting out of a test drive before purchasing a car, it comes as no surprise that a large majority of car shoppers also skip out on researching vehicle safety before purchasing. Whether...
When you find yourself an unwitting victim to an auto accident, slip and fall or drug injury, you want to find the best lawyer possible to get the compensation your deserve. But with so many personal injury lawyers...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently investigating 2013–2014 models of America’s perennial favorite truck, the Ford F-150. The best-selling vehicle from Farmington, Utah to the East Coast, the F-150 series is currently undergoing an investigation...
St. Patrick’s Day is the fourth-most popular drinking holiday in the United States; more than 30 percent of American adults plan to go to a bar or restaurant come March 17th to celebrate the popular Irish holiday. Yet...
Mega company Johnson & Johnson was recently ordered by a Missouri state jury to pay an astronomical amount of money in a wrongful death lawsuit — $72 million, to be exact. The lawsuit arose after a lawyer presented...
Distracted driving is a major contributor of auto accident injuries in the United States, from the shores of the East Coast to the mountains of Salt Lake City, Utah. From talking to rowdy passengers and fiddling with the...
From slipping on a wet surface to falling over an uneven floor or misplaced item, it only takes a small mistake or a second of inattention for an employee to slip, trip or fall in the workplace. According...
Despite what most bike enthusiasts might tell you, not all motorcycles are created equal. While the biggest determinant of a motorcycle accident is the relative experience of the rider, some motorcycles with high horsepower, lower wheelbase and a...
You might feel safe driving around the familiar streets near your house or apartment, but according to data on American driving habits, those neighborhood streets may be more dangerous than you’d expect. According to insurance company Esurance, the...
Think you’re too good for a motorcycle safety course? Think again. Whether you’re a novice just starting out on a bike or an experienced motorcyclist, motorcycle safety courses are a great resource; motorcycle safety courses reduce the likelihood...
