I was reading the online newspaper and saw a staggering statistic.  According to KSL.com, there were 179 automobile crashes over the Memorial Day weekend in Utah.  The article went on to state that 177 of those crashes were nonfatal, while 2 did involve fatalities.  I understand we have all been confined to our houses far too long and that everyone is highly anticipating the outdoors and freedom of...

According to the Utah Department of Public Safety Highway Safety Office, in 2020, 52,803 car accidents occurred, with 257 of them resulting in at least one fatality. There are many different causes of car accidents, with most of them attributing to driver error. To help the average commuter respond to these, Utah Personal Injury Lawyers has compiled a list of the most common causes of vehicle...

Assuming you get into an accident and you are left with some serious injuries. You will need to go through the long road to recovery as soon as possible, especially if you have a family you have to support. It’s essential to then hire a personal injury attorney. Most accident victims do not realize, however, that not all personal injury attorneys are the same. It may be a good idea to search for your...

The majority of insurance companies will try to pay as little money as they can to settle a claim with an injured insuree. They are notorious for presenting meager first offers, which often is not enough to cover any losses. Many are intimidated by insurance companies and often don't even realize that they have the option not to take the "low-ball" offers. This is why we have made a list of five steps you...

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...