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 during rainfall than during snow or icy weather driving conditions. Wet road conditions can significantly impair a...Read More
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 seems to extoll the benefits of bicycle helmets. But are bicycle helmets really as beneficial as we...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
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
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
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 that might necessitate a call to your lawyer. Whether you’re driving on the I-15 to St. George...Read More
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 you’re interested in purchasing a vehicle in Salt Lake City or on the West Coast, test driving...Read More
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 into possible brake failure — which has already been blamed for four different auto accident injuries. No...Read More
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 St. Paddy’s Day is also known for its prevalence of drinking-related accidents and injuries, some of which...Read More
