5 Tips to Getting a Better Insurance Settlement
Insurance companies employ a defense based strategy when responding to claims. The agencies delay, deny, and defend to avoid paying out money. Despite their commercials, you should not assume that insurance companies are going to be on your side. Below are some useful tips to help you avoid insurance denial and be awarded a fair […]
A History on Election Day and Voting
November 3, 2020, is Election Day. Given this, I wanted to write and express the importance of getting out and voting. The English implemented voting in the 17th century after they landed in Virginia. Voting was for white males who owned land. In the early days, the ballot was accompanied by eating, drinking, and parades. […]
Keeping Good Communication with your Attorney
One of the most critical pieces of information you can provide to your lawyer is updated and comprehensive contact information for you. Often, clients move, change numbers, or create new email addresses without giving this new information to their lawyer. Lawyers cannot effectively represent you if they cannot provide communication with you. They cannot update you with […]
What Happens if you are Hit by Someone Without Insurance?
Utah law mandates that all drivers have automobile insurance. More specifically, Utah law requires that you carry a minimum of $25,000.00 bodily injury coverage per person, $65,000.00 minimum per accident, and $15,000 minimum for property damage. Failure to not have automobile insurance is a Class B Misdemeanor and comes with a fine of at least […]
Winter is Coming for Utah’s Roads
Are you ready for that time of year? That’s right – snow and ice storms will soon be here. It is hard to believe, but the winter months are approaching, and with it comes the safety issues of increased slip and falls. You have many ways to help reduce your chance of slipping and falling […]
Auto Accidents and Worker’s Compensation
Do you have to drive for your work, or does your employment description involve running errands, transporting equipment, or visiting off-site places? Envision yourself out-and-about performing functions as an employee, taking care of your tasks proficiently, when you are involved in an automobile accident due to no fault of your own. This accident is not […]
Safely Sharing the Road with Cyclists this Fall
With the weather cooling down in the next few days and COVID-19 making a resurgence, many are out enjoying the gorgeous fall and winter days. Bicycle sales have risen dramatically during the pandemic. However, this could mean that there are less experienced cyclists that are about to hit the road. Inexperience by either the driver […]
Travel Safely in Utah During Autumn
Autumn is here – in fact, we are now well into the season. Some of my favorite memories encompass a family drive through Parley’s Canyon to take in the few remaining warm, sunny days. I recall being mesmerized by the mountains’ beauty, reflecting the oaks, aspen, and other trees’ breathtaking colors in contrast to the […]
Dealing with Emotional Damage After a Car Accident
Nobody hesitates to treat physical injuries as a result of a car accident. Typically, when you call the police to sort insurance exchange and file your statements, they will be followed by first responders that will treat your injuries should you have any. If you suffered from whiplash, you’re almost expected to go to the […]
Calculating Lost Wages in an Injury Claim
If you are injured due to a third party’s fault and cannot work, you have the right to make a lost wage claim. This stands true even if you received payment from your employer in the form of vacation or sick time. Those are the benefits you earned and lost. You can also substantiate a […]