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Private Property Car Accidents in Utah

Posted June 12, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

The most common place for a car accident is on a highway or public road, but car accidents can happen anywhere, even on private property. Each state has its own laws pertaining to auto accidents, public roads, and highways. The same holds true when car accidents happen on private property. In this case, your car… read more

Proving Fault in a Car Accident in Utah

Posted June 9, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

According to the Utah Department of Health, our state sees a car accident occur every 10 minutes and a fatal crash occur every 36 hours. One of the many questions you can face when involved in a car accident is: Who was at fault? Twelve states hold an auto accident no-fault insurance system, and Utah… read more

Top 4 Dangerous Road Conditions in Utah

Posted June 3, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

In 2018, there were 260 accident fatalities in Utah. Most of these accidents could have been prevented if the drivers had been more careful. Unfortunately, many weren’t and over 62,000 crashes caused personal injury and took lives. While most car accidents are caused by human error, speeding, and drivers failing to wear seat belts, there… read more

Do Police Reports Matter in Car Accidents?

Posted June 3, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

Many people who are involved in minor or serious car accidents often forget to file a police report about the incident. You may feel great now and don’t see the need to file a claim for the sake of covering medical expenses, but you may regret it later. Police reports are a crucial part of… read more

How Long Does a Car Accident Claim Take in Utah?

Posted May 26, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

Filing an insurance claim is at the top of the list of things to do right after an accident. It’s usually right after getting medical help. Why? Because you’ll need the compensation claims to pay off medical bills for yourself and your loved ones. You can either file for an accident claim directly with your… read more

My Car Insurance Claim was Denied: Now What?

Posted May 18, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

There is something truly special about cruising along one of Utah’s scenic byways on a sunny day, with the windows rolled down and a cool breeze blowing through your hair. As a resident of Utah, you’ve probably enjoyed days like this. Tourists come from all over the world to take in Utah’s beautiful landscapes.  When… read more

Liability for Emergency Vehicle Accidents in Utah

Posted February 15, 2019 | Personal Injury Blog

An accident involving an emergency vehicle in Utah can lead to confusing questions of liability. The government owns emergency vehicles in Salt Lake City. Filing a car wreck claim against a government entity requires navigating the Governmental Immunity Act of Utah. Liability may also rest with other parties – including the injured motor vehicle driver… read more

Who Can I Sue If a Delivery Truck Hit Me?

Posted February 14, 2019 | Personal Injury Blog

Escalating online buying in America has led to an enormous increase in the number of delivery vehicles on the roads. Delivery vehicles from UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon, and others drive millions of miles every year dropping off mail and packages. Accidents involving delivery trucks are inevitable. If a delivery truck crashes into you as a… read more

Accident Liability If Driver Is Disabled in Utah

Posted February 13, 2019 | Personal Injury Blog

Utah is one of 12 no-fault auto insurance states in the U.S. A driver’s own auto insurance will pay for damages, regardless of who is at fault for the accident. As someone injured in a car accident, you will seek benefits from your own insurer, not that of the at-fault driver. Yet you may have… read more

How Dangerous are Dockless Scooters?

Posted January 14, 2019 | Personal Injury Blog

In recent months, Dockless scooters, like those from Bird Scooters, Inc., have been the center of media attention. Reports of injury, property damage, and public nuisance have led municipal officials to carefully consider whether they want to allow the units on city streets. Are dockless scooters actually dangerous, or are they being overplayed by the… read more