Car Wrecks: When Should I Seek a Lawyer?

The general public seems to think that car wrecks won’t happen to them or that if they do get in an accident, the insurance agency will bend over backward to help them. A lesser-known fact is that each insurance company has its legal team not necessarily to help fight for their customer’s legal rights but […]

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 […]

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 […]

100 Deadliest Days of Summer Ending

The summer months tend to experience the highest numbers of automobile accidents, including fatalities. To combat these statistics, Utah puts on a “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” campaign, which provides education, awareness, and prevention tools. The 100 days of summer campaign runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The summer months have now blended into […]

What Should I do in a Rear-End Collision

Rear-end car accidents occur regularly in Utah, but you seldom imagine that you would be involved in one yourself. When it happens, you may not know how to react or what to say; this is understandable. People often call our office with questions like: “Someone rear-ended me, what do I do?” Below are some steps […]

Remember to Wear Your Seat Belt

In reading the online news, I saw that a man was killed on July 30, 2020, in a Nephi Canyon rollover crash that left his passenger critically injured in a hospital. About 8:42 a.m., the man was eastbound in a 1999 Ford Explorer on state Route 132 in Nephi Canyon when he drifted on the […]

How Long Will My Utah Personal Injury Case Take?

One of the most common questions those new to the world of personal injury litigation has to do with time and money. Many people mistakenly think that it always costs them money to have an attorney on their side. Although this is true with many legal services, it is not necessarily how many personal injury […]

What are the Causes of Rear-End Collisions?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 1/3 of all traffic accidents are rear-ended collisions. This is when a car, truck, or motorcycle crashes into the back of another vehicle. Many of the most common causes will look familiar to those who have studied traffic accidents before. These include: Speeding Distracted driving (texting […]