Accidents

Due to a car accident, you may endure some injuries. Some catastrophic injuries can leave you dealing with a permanent life-altering disability, while others are more common and less impactful long-term. Here are the most common injuries you can sustain after a vehicle accident that can impact your personal injury claim. Traumatic Brain Injuries Brain injuries can vary in severity; some can be from a minor...

Did you know that the premiums for automobile insurance are vary depending upon a number of different factors?  Below are some of the reasons why insurance rates and premiums may differ: Obviously, the type and limits of the insurance policy you choose will impact how much you pay for your auto insurance premium.  Too, the different areas of coverage on your policy as well as your deductible will impact...

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...

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...

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...

Injuries you may suffer from after an accident can be quite varied, just as the cause of the accident is. Many factors can contribute to the injury, such as how you were hit, the other vehicle's speed, or whether you were wearing a seatbelt. Even though no accident is identical, some injuries are more common than others in a car accident. If you have been injured in a car accident, speak to a Utah personal...

Whether you're learning to drive or have passed your driving test and obtained your license, you'll quickly understand that not many people drive the way that they were supposed to be taught. You may find people driving and turning with one hand on the wheel or texting while driving. Either way, below is a list of the most common driving habits that make the roads less safe for everyone. We encourage new...

Vehicle accidents and crashes happen commonly; chances are at some point you'll be involved in one. Fortunately, most of the accidents that occur result in minimal damage or harm. Collisions can transpire suddenly, and drivers often don't know precisely how. Finding out what happened is crucial to holding the negligent driver responsible. After an accident, the police and insurance will gather what...

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...