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6 Tips to Safely Drive Around Motorcycles

Posted January 13, 2019 | Personal Injury Blog

Motorcycle season may seem like a long from now, but it will not be long before the snow clears and riders are out once again. With sporadic warm spells in the middle, it is not uncommon to see motorcycles on the road even in the winter months. Now is the time to remind ourselves about… read more

How to Handle an Accident With an Uninsured Driver

Posted January 11, 2019 | Personal Injury Blog

Car accidents can be difficult situations to navigate. You will need to determine insurance information, liability, and potential legal action to recover compensatory damages. If you suffer from severe injuries or significant property damage, you may consider filing a personal injury lawsuit or contacting a Mesquite accident attorney. Your ability to receive damages depends on… read more

7 Winter Driving Safety Tips in Salt Lake City

Posted January 11, 2019 | Personal Injury Blog

January, typically the coldest and snowiest month for Utahans, is officially here. Forecasters are predicting a fairly typical winter for us here in Salt Lake City, which means plenty of snowfall creating slick conditions on winter roads. While the snow in Salt Lake City makes for great snowboarding and winter recreation, it is a dangerous… read more

Utah Lowers Blood Alcohol Limit: What You Should Know

Posted January 10, 2019 | Personal Injury Blog

In the 1990s, Utah became the first state to adopt a landmark law that would drop the blood alcohol limit for drunk driving from 0.10 to 0.08. In the nearly 20 years that followed, the rest of the nation would follow suit. In the years since the state adopted a 0.08 BAC, traffic deaths related… read more

New Texas Laws You Should Know

Posted January 9, 2019 | Personal Injury Blog

A fresh set of laws are set to come into the Texas legislature in 2019. From human trafficking protections to campaign finance regulations, these new laws intend to protect Texans’ safety and interests. Here are some of the most crucial laws you should be aware of as we move into the new year. Stronger Protections… read more

How Dangerous Is It to Drive With a Cracked Windshield?

Posted December 20, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

If something cracks your windshield, you may have to pay for repairs or windshield replacement. Depending on the size and location of the crack, as well as the laws in your state, it may be against the law to continue driving the vehicle without first getting repairs. Regardless of the law, it could be in… read more

Protecting Yourself from Drunk Drivers During the Holidays

Posted December 19, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

The holidays are some of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Drunk driving rates increase around each holiday season, with an average of 300 people dying in drunk driving crashes the week between Christmas and New Year’s alone. You cannot always predict a drunk driving accident, but you may be able to… read more

What Prescription Drugs Impair Driving?

Posted December 18, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

Driving under the influence (DUI) does not only refer to driving drunk. Driving after taking prescription medications or illegal drugs can also result in a DUI. Many drivers mistakenly believe taking prescription drugs before driving is safe, because a doctor prescribed them. Unfortunately, this leads to impaired driving and related car accidents. In one study,… read more

What You Need Before a Free Consultation

Posted December 17, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

Most personal injury attorneys offer free first consultations to potential clients. The goals of the free consultation are to answer the client’s questions, inform the individual of his/her rights, and to offer non-obligatory legal counsel. As someone recently involved in a personal injury accident, it is your responsibility to schedule a free consultation and prepare… read more

Romaine Lettuce E. coli Symptoms

Posted December 14, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a food safety alert on November 26, 2018, concerning romaine lettuce grown in northern and central California. The food safety alert warns consumers of the risk of contracting Escherichia coli (E. coli) from eating contaminated romaine lettuce. The particular strain of E. coli involved in… read more