April 2021

Being in an accident on the road is one of most drivers' fears. Sharing the already dangerous roads with a semi-truck can heighten nervousness in drivers. Even at a distance, commercial trucks are intimidating and large. Truck drivers are generally responsible on the road, but poor judgment, and human error, paired with potential mechanical problems, can lead to devastating truck accidents. But what do you...

With warmer weather here and summer at our heels, I am compelled to urge people to wear their helmets when riding a motorcycle or a bicycle.  I understand the elation that riding a motorcycle or bicycle brings with it.  The feeling of freedom, having the wind in your face and the sun shining on you is euphoric.  However, having seen as many tragedies and accidents as I have, I cannot stress the...

We've all been in different situations that require someone else to drive your vehicle. You really need to know how your car insurance policy works for these types of scenarios. Particularly, how your insurance handles accidents caused by a driver that was not listed on your policy. Here are things to research about the policy that could give you a better idea of what to expect if you lend your vehicle and...

By now, we should all be aware that using your phone and texting while driving is a huge contributor to car crashes. However, according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention), about 2,800 people were killed, and another 400,000 were injured in distracted driving accidents during 2018.  Most people don’t realize that using your phone is not the only way drivers can be distracted and...

Using a bicycle is a fantastic form of exercise and an environmentally friendly method of transportation. However, the safety risks of being on a bicycle should not be ignored. Over eight hundred cyclists were killed in bicycle accidents in 2015, which means that more than two people died each day. Staying safe is imperative, so we have compiled a list of practices cyclists can use to remain safe through...

Utah has strict liability laws for dog bites. Utah law explicitly makes the owner of the dog liable for any bite accident. If the dog attacks or bites someone, the dog owner is responsible. The victim does not have to prove that the dog owner was negligent. However, the dog owner is not responsible if the victim was trespassing, tormenting, or teasing the dog.  A “keeper” of the dog can also be...