Unfortunately in this world, there are all too many people who don’t take the time to get things right the first time. In the case of prescription medication, mix-ups are an unfortunately common occurrence.. We can agree that pharmacists aren’t out to kill you, but medication errors do happen. It’s estimated that between one percent...Read More
If you ever decide to start running your own hotel, the law will impose different duties and liabilities on you regarding how to run your business. According to USLegal, Inc., a website outlining different legal aspects, “the duties and obligations of both innkeepers and their guests are legal rather than contractual.” When you check into...Read More
It’s almost inevitable that you or someone who know will at some point be involved in a car crash. No two accidents are 100 percent identical; however, almost every auto accident lawyer at Robert J. DeBry agrees: There are certain types of accidents that happen more often than others. Being educated about the most common...Read More
In its infancy, the United States had sovereign immunity for federal and state governments and their employees. It wasn’t until the mid-1900s that a trend developed that held the government accountable for any cases, including wrongful death or other legal actions. Today the State Tort Claims Act provides a waiver of immunity with expectations that...Read More
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
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 in nursing homes are victims of abuse every year; however, 70 percent of these cases are never...Read More
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. Research shows that ski and snowboard helmets reduce head injuries, but if you do get hurt while...Read More
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 to file a lawsuit against the party who is legally liable for the death. So when it...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
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
