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 […]
5 Mistakes that Could Hurt Your Car Accident Claim
Knowing what you should and should not do when handling a car accident case is crucial. It’s a given that we will recommend for people to hire a personal injury attorney to help them throughout the legal process by guiding them and giving them the advice to get the best knowledge of their rights in […]
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. […]
Can I Get Compensation for Injuries I Was Partly at Fault For?
Some fear the lengthy and stressful court procedures. This may be the reason to why most Utah residents give up on their personal injury claims. Others think if they were even party at fault, that they would lose their right to compensation. At no point should someone feel like they have no right without learning […]
How Much Does it Cost to Hire an Attorney?
How much does it cost to hire an attorney? A lot of people also ask me, “How much does it cost to retain an attorney for an auto accident?” The good thing about this type of accident is that we actually work on a contingency basis. So what that means is that what I get […]
When Should you Hire an Attorney
When should you hire an attorney? So I have a lot of people ask me when I should hire an attorney for an auto accident and the answer to that is usually at the early stages of the case. Obviously, at the time of the accident, I want you to go ahead and call the […]
Why is my Personal Insurance Involved if I Didn’t Cause the Accident?
Why is my personal insurance involved if I didn’t cause the accident? Another common question that I get from a lot of people is why is my personal insurance involved if I didn’t cause this accident. And the reason your personal insurance is involved is because in Utah, there is a personal injury protection coverage […]
Understanding Statute of Limitations Utah Injury Cases
Did you know that almost every type of case has a timeline associated with it and you must address that timeline or you may lose your rights associated with your case? These specific timelines are called the Statute of Limitations. A Statute of Limitation, as defined by www.law.cornell.edu is: “is a law that sets the maximum […]
How Common Are Slip and Fall Accidents?
Slip and fall accidents occur on a daily basis. In fact, it is estimated that over 1 million slip and fall accidents occur on a daily basis. Sadly, some of these slip and falls do result in death. Throughout the years, I have seen a vast myriad of issues that cause slip and falls. These […]