Getting Surveillance Video in your Accident Case
Victims of an accident need to secure evidence in their case. Doing so will help their attorneys establish where negligence took place and other factors that lead up to an accident. Surveillance video footage can be extremely useful and, in some cases, can be the difference between a favorable and unfavorable case outcome. If you […]
Avoid Dangerous Shortcuts at Work
We all face pressures while on the job. Managers and team leaders are always trying to get the most out of workers to increase productivity. It can be challenging to hit numbers and meet quotas timeframes that might be expected. It can be tempting to try and find ways to take shortcuts in the workplace […]
Things you Should Know About Property Liability
We are all responsible to a certain extent for the safety of those invited to visit our property. Issues can arise when a person has suffered an accident resulting in an injury. If the damage is severe enough, it may be necessary to determine what caused the accident and ultimately responsible for the damages. This […]
Why Children are the Most Likely Dog Bite Victims
There are around 350,000 to 400,000 emergency room visits each year due to dog bite-related injuries. Of all the victims of a dog attack, children are the most likely recipients to be involved. Psychologists and veterinarians from various institutions have performed studies and research to determine what makes canines snap and attack. We hope that […]
How to Prepare for Winter Driving Conditions in Utah
Summer and winter bring their own unique set of challenges for drivers with each season’s change. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, over half a million car accidents happen each winter. Staying safe and alert while the snow is falling is essential for you, your family, and your friends. The last thing we […]
Common Terms Used in Personal Injury Cases
It can be easy for legal professionals to forget that the average person does not deal with standard terms daily. For many clients, an injury case can be the first time they have dealt with attorneys, insurance companies, and the court system in a significant way. The entire process can seem long, confusing, and intimidating […]
Neck Pain and Their Common Symptoms
Neck pain after an accident may come from whiplash, strained muscles or ligaments, irritated nerves, or an injured disc or joint. In more serious cases, trauma can damage the spinal cord or a vertebra. Symptoms can sometimes appear immediately or later, so the timing of pain, by itself, doesn’t tell you how serious the injury […]
What Types of Damages Can I Seek in a Car Accident Claim?
Utah has around 50,000 motor vehicle accidents each year on our public roadways. This results in over 20,000 injured people and around 240 unfortunate deaths. Insurance companies report the average yearly claim values more than $3,000 for property damage and $15,000 for personal injury. Ideally, everyone who is injured gets a fair settlement with little […]
Under-Insured and Uninsured Motorist Coverage
If you have a driver’s license and own a vehicle, you will probably be familiar with various insurance coverages. Most people have heard of minimum coverage or “liability” coverage versus full coverage, which covers a broader range of situations. As the names imply, liability insurance will only cover the other driver and their property should […]
The Most Dangerous Jobs in Utah
It should come as no surprise that there are more dangerous jobs than others. The Bureau of Labor Statistics analyzed the frequency of injury or even death per 100,000 people held in various positions. When someone is injured while working, they may assume that they will be taken care of by their employer. Unfortunately, that […]