Personal Injury

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...

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...

There are many examples of accidents that can leave you needing a personal injury lawyer. From a slip, trip, and fall in a store to a workplace accident, car accident, or recreational mishap, the list seems to be endless. To make sure you are prepared, just if one of these unfortunate accidents happens to you, we have broken down the personal injury lawsuit into five simple steps.  Filing a...

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...

If you have been injured in a Salt Lake City mishap or understand a person who has, you have likely heard various times that a lawyer should be contacted today. There are excellent reasons why this advice is so frequently offered. This is because working with a competent and experienced accident lawyer can help you safeguard your civil liberties under Utah law and ensure you get one of the most financial...