It’s something you hope never happens to you, but a serious car accident in todays world is uncomfortably common, especially with the immense number of drivers on the road and the continuing development of new technologies. Driving is...
Accidents happen, and when they do, individuals often come away with an injury. If you get in a car accident, you can make a claim to your insurance company or the insurance company of the other driver for...
Getting in a car accident presents a variety of unwanted challenges that can trick those who are unfamiliar with insurance policies, legal clauses, medical terms and much more. One of the trickiest portions has to do with the...
Even for the most skilled driver, accidents happen. You break too late, forget to yield or get distracted for a minute. It happens to the best of us. What should you do right after you get in a...
If you’ve been a Utah driver almost all your life, you’ve most likely heard the phrase “100 Deadliest Days,” but do you actually know what it entails? From Memorial Day to the first week of September, The number...
Drunk driving—an issue that’s been around for years. The epidemic that is drunk driving has been affecting millions of lives not just across the nation, but around the globe. As early as the 1960’s, the number of drunk...
Smartphones, smartwatches, tablets and other technological gadgets all contribute to distracted driving accidents and when they do, a personal injury lawyer will be sure to take note of it. When an accident occurs and there is any sort...
In 2016, 62,471 accidents occurred in Utah, 259 of them being fatal — a total of 281 lives were lost in those accidents. With transportation being such a vital part of everyday life, it is often forgotten that...
Picture Copyright Belongs to The Atlantic By now, if you live in the greater Salt Lake metropolis, you should have seen the new electric scooters zipping around downtown. Two companies, Bird and Lime, recently started providing individuals in...
Contrary to popular belief, road rage is not always defined by the acts of honking your horn, making obscene gestures and yelling at another driver—these actions are categorized as the behavior of an aggressive driver. However, there are...
When you think of defensive driving, what comes to mind? To many, it may be driving irritably slow and second-guessing every move you make behind the wheel, but defensive driving shouldn’t be something that drivers look down upon....
As drivers, we all share the road with each other, with bikers, and with pedestrians. A big part of being a driver is not only driving safely and being aware of your surroundings but being courteous to the...
Accidents can happen on any day at any given time, whether they’re the byproduct of distracted or reckless driving or drivers under the influence. While most accidents are caused by the negligence of a driver, there are instances...
All people have to wear seat belts when they are driving. If you’re in the habit of skipping this fundamental safety measure, you should know that it’s one of the first things that your car accident attorney will ask about...
Car accidents involving loose cargo are relatively common. The people who hit oncoming cargo that fell off another vehicle while driving will almost never be held liable. Drivers who get hit with the cargo are the victims. The...
Lots of car accidents will be connected to whether or not one of the drivers used a turn signal at the right time. If you are about to make a turn on the road, you absolutely have to...
Cases involving physical injuries are often complicated. These cases can be particularly complex when a child gets injured. After all, children require adult supervision. The kids themselves cannot be held entirely responsible for their actions. A car accident attorney can...
It could be worth speaking to a car accident attorney if you have experienced an automobile accident involving an animal. While it is clearly not possible to sue a wild animal on the road, it might be possible to find...
