5 Tips: How to Safely Ride a Bicycle at Night in Utah

Safety is not a guaranteed luxury when you’re riding a bicycle; it is a learned skill. If you are going to take your bike out for a ride after dusk, there are a couple of precautions you should be taking to ensure your safety.  If you or a loved one has been injured in a […]

What Are Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?

A motorcycle offers a unique way to explore the road. One that has been celebrated in almost all American storytelling. However, this thrilling ride can come with its dangers. Motorcyclists are vulnerable to various accidents. To highlight the importance of safe motorcycle riding, we have compiled a list of the most common causes of motorcycle […]

Why Are Intersection Accidents Complex Cases?

An intersection is a three or four-way road junction where motorists, truckers, pedestrians, and bicyclists cross paths. Since intersections can be difficult to go through, they are often the main setting for most car accidents. Here at Hernandez Law, we often see drivers sustain serious and life-threatening injuries when involved in an intersection car accident. […]

Objects Falling from Store Shelves

Shopping is one of my favorite activities to do.  I love to wander stores and look at items to buy new products that are available, or the latest and greatest gadgets. Whether in a department store, technology store, home goods store, or grocery store, I can easily get lost exploring.   While having a leisurely shopping […]

Conclusion of 100 Deadly Days of Summer

Reading recent headlines has been somewhat abysmal, especially as of late.  I often find it hard to pay attention to the headlines as I am at a point in my life where I need uplifting news, the spreading of love and compassion, and stories that build my faith in humanity.  That said, I wanted to […]

Tips to Reduce Distracted Driving

Tips to Reduce Distracted Driving Taking your eyes off the road to reach for your phone and read a text while driving is all the time it takes to find yourself in a car crash. According to the National Safety Council, as many as 42,060 people are estimated to have died in motor vehicle crashes […]

Utah Motorcycle Safety Tips

I can hardly wait for those long summer days to be here – bringing with it the sights, sounds, and smells of happiness, laughter, family, and fond memories.  Thankfully, that wait is almost over.  Of course, a  favorite of summer is to enjoy the open road on a motorcycle.  While I certainly don’t want to […]

5 Safety Tips for Pedestrians in Utah

Walking close to a road or intersection can be scary and dangerous. Pedestrians are vulnerable and susceptible to an injury from an accident, especially with the lack of protection between you and the road. However, pedestrians also have a shared responsibility to maintain their safety while walking next to a road. Pedestrians must follow a […]

Whiplash can Cause Lasting Trauma & Pain

The most common injury people suffer from a rear-end car accident is whiplash. Being a common injury does not mean that it’s not a serious one. The injury could start with neck pain symptoms, but sometimes it worsens and can become a problem, leading to lasting pain and trauma.  What is Whiplash? As the name […]

5 Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Utah

Trucks are significant contributors to the national economy, as well as the local economy in Utah. However, it comes at a bad price, the catastrophic accidents and lives lost. Big 18-wheelers caused 3,341 in 2011 in Utah – 283 of which were fatal. Learning what causes trucking accidents can help you avoid and prevent them. […]