2019

Every year, more Utahans are choosing self-driving cars. The features of these vehicles can range widely. Some cars just have advanced safety options, such as automatic braking, should an object come too close to the vehicle. Other examples include vehicles that can parallel park themselves. Some cars, however, can drive themselves with little interaction from the human operator. In these vehicles, little...

If you have ever been involved in a traffic accident, you know the feeling you get in the pit of your stomach. Even a minor collision can be quite frightening when it happens. Some people even report witnessing their life flash before their eyes. Regardless, people are not in the best mental state during or immediately after an accident. With countless thoughts running through your mind, insurance may be...

I don't know about you, but I dislike the feeling I drive around a large truck. Whenever I am driving along the freeway, I try and avoid being right next to a semi-truck. Perhaps this is an irrational fear, but I have a different viewpoint. As a Salt Lake City attorney, I have been representing those injured by commercial trucks for years. These accidents usually have large injuries associated with them,...

Most people have a handful of trusted professionals for their various service needs. Perhaps you have a trusted mechanic that you have been using for years. Or a general contractor that you can always count on to get the job done correctly. The process of finding someone you can count on when it means the most is an important one. None more than finding a doctor or general practitioner that you can trust...

Utah has a bad reputation for how our drivers conduct themselves. Despite the overall kind, patient, and generally good nature of our citizens. We are famous for our habits of driving too fast and making aggressive maneuvers. Not only does bad driving lead to headaches and unnecessary stress, but it is dangerous. Utah Highway Patrol releases car crash data statistics regularly. Amazingly they report that...

Most of us have tripped, stumbled, or slipped while walking and fell. Most of the time, these accidents only cause injuries that are surface level. Although painful, we only suffer from minor cuts and bruising. These accidents can also happen because we were paying attention, carrying items, couldn't see, or playing on our phone while walking through a parking lot. The examples mentioned above are not the...

It is the time of year when thousands of people worldwide visit the beautiful slopes of Utah. For many, this is their favorite time of year and one of the largest reasons they call Salt Lake home. It would be safe to assume that most of us have suffered a small injury while participating in outdoor recreational activities. After all, a few bumps and bruises usually show when you learn a new and thrilling...

Every citizen of The United States is protected by civil rights laws as well as The Constitution. They are legal protections to ensure that government bodies, including the police, do not abuse us. The truth of the matter is that most police are good police. They are there to "protect and serve," and uniformed men and women can be counted on to help us in times of emergencies. However, we live in turbulent...

Of all the various personal injury cases, we handle collisions with commercial trucks rank as some of the worst. You are not alone if you get a little nervous driving alongside a large semi-truck or 18 wheeler. This feeling is not unfounded. If you ever seen a large truck hit into a passenger vehicle, then you know how devastating the results can be. Tragically the individuals involved in these accidents...

Salt Lake City is a dog-friendly town. Man's best friend seems to be everywhere you go, from local parks to public areas and along mountainside trails. More often than not, when we see a dog, it is on a leash, behaved, and doesn't show signs of unnecessary aggression. Despite what would seem our best efforts, between 4.5 to 5 million dog bite cases are reported every year in the United States. Perhaps you...