Statistically, one in every eight drivers does not have insurance coverage. If you should find yourself in the unfortunate situation where someone has hurt you who did not have insurance at the time, there are still options for you. In most insurance plans, there is a policy for the uninsured. This policy means if a person who's injured you doesn't have any insurance coverage, you may still seek...

Some might ask how the current pandemic, Corona Virus, or COVID-19, has impacted Utah's courts. As more and more cases are coming into light in our state, Utah has ranked the 15th state in how aggressively we are acting to fight this active virus's spread. In response to this, the courts have halted all case hearings and trials at this time. Unfortunately, this extends the time frame of all cases by at...

With social media being so prominently used in our day to day lives, defense lawyers are consistently and regularly monitoring “Facebook” and “Twitter” accounts, personal blogs, and similar internet postings in an effort to discover anything embarrassing or suspicious about a person’s life. Theses things are fair game for defense lawyers to look at. Anything that is posted on the internet has no...

Distracted driving is any activity that can take the driver's attention from the road. The most common distractions include using a phone (checking emails or texting), eating, talking, or even changing radio stations. Disastrous consequences can come to those that are taking their eyes of the road for a few seconds. Think about it this way, if you are traveling 45 mph and you look away for 2 seconds, you...

It's back-to-school, an exciting time to reunite with friends and take advantage of new opportunities and, sometimes, a new school. However, back-to-school injuries are not uncommon, especially when students are on their way to or from school. There are certain actions that students can take to lessen their chances of a back-to-school injury. However, accidents and injuries are sometimes unavoidable. One...

If you are faced with the unfortunate task of what to do if a loved one or someone you know has died and you believe their death was untimely or wrongful, you have a right to contact an attorney. However, there are some facts that you may want to know about wrongful death before contacting an attorney. The term "Wrongful Death" under Utah code 78B-3-106 describes wrongful death as one that is caused by the...

With all of the media coverage regarding the horrific tragedy and loss surrounding Kobe Bryant’s and Gianna Bryant’s death, I wanted to address the theory of negligence specifically related to this incident. According to The Los Angeles Times, Bryant filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court against Fillmore-based Island Express Holding Corp. and Island Express Helicopters. The suit alleges...

Lawsuits and claims based on the losses that victims suffer in serious accidents can be complicated and diverse. That is why you need an experienced law firm to represent you. While it may seem as though similar accident scenarios may play out the same way in court, different factual circumstances may greatly influence the levels of success that victims have at trial. Our office will help you understand...

Hit-and-run cases can be frustrating to deal with, and it is disappointing to see someone in our community run from their responsibilities at the expense of another. What compounds the issue is that hit and run cases bring people the challenge to obtain compensation for their injuries or damage to their property. Disturbingly the number of hit-and-run accidents has been on a steady increase over the years....

There is nothing close to a shortage of examples where harsh winter elements have caused vehicle accidents in Utah. Just a few days ago, there was a multiple car crash just off I-15 with several cars involved and multiple left injured. The annual rate of accidents has increased by a total of 5% increase in 2019, which means 54,901 have occurred on a national level. Also, around 25% of the accidents...