The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) is getting ready to announce new auto safety standards for U.S. car manufacturers, according to sources not authorized to speak publicly on the subject. The new guidelines are rumored to tackle common auto safety features designed to reduce auto accident rates, such as brake assist and forward collision...Read More

When you get into a car accident, the last thing you want to think about is the potential for an auto accident scam. Auto insurance scams are more common than you’d think—Edmunds estimates 10 percent of auto damage claims and more than 20 percent of bodily injury claims in the United States are fraudulent. If...Read More

In snowy, mountainous areas such as Provo, Utah, getting around in the wintertime can be a challenge. Winter storm accumulation and lake effect snow can pile up, obstructing roadways and adding up to an hour to your morning commute. The real culprit of winter driving, however, is icy road conditions. Icy roads are responsible for...Read More

Driverless cars, the pinnacle of automotive innovation and the potential future of safe driving, have recently proven to be anything but: according to a study from the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute in Ann Arbor, auto accident rates are twice as high for driverless cars as they are for your average error-prone human driver....Read More

The holiday season is an exciting time for people to gather with friends and family and just enjoy one another’s company. However, this time of year can also involve a large amount of alcohol consumption, which naturally results in an increase in drunk driving. As any auto accident lawyer knows, New Years Eve is notorious...Read More

Technology is making it easier for drivers to text and call their loved ones while out and about without taking a hand—or an eye—off the road. Voice-activated controls and navigation systems keep drivers physically on task, but what about mentally? A lawyer working in high-traffic areas such as Salt Lake City knows that an auto...Read More

In the early moments after an auto accident, the last thing you are probably thinking about is documentation. Nevertheless, taking photographs of an auto accident site and any resulting damages and injuries is imperative for a successful insurance claim and any future personal injury case. Any experienced lawyer would say that the first priority after...Read More

Driving is often a necessary part of everyday life, so we accept the associated risks. But while you may not be able to avoid driving, there are ways to help limit your chance of getting involved in an accident. These risks are especially high during winter months when snow and ice are involved. So what...Read More

Car accidents can happen to anyone at any time. You may already be familiar with what to do in the event of a crash, but what if the accident was staged? An estimated $7 billion is paid by insurance companies in relation to suspected fraudulent auto injuries in the U.S. every year. Con artists may...Read More

Parents in St. George, Utah who currently use the Recaro Performance Ride or ProRide Convertible Car Seats should check the company’s website to determine if their child’s seat is part of a recent recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) discovered a troubling safety problem in late 2013 and early 2014 that could put...Read More