2020

Victims of crimes rely on the criminal justice system to ensure that those who committed a crime against them face charges. These penalties include jail or prison time, legal fees, probation, parole, and a loss of privileges. Although it may bring some form of content or satisfaction to see justice served, it may not adequately help those affected fully recover from a crime's damages. Examples include pain...

Have you ever wondered what you should do if you witness a car accident? Witnessing a car accident can be a traumatic event. Remember, remain calm and keep your wits about you. No one wants a second car accident to take place. America Family Insurance recommends you do the following if you witness an automobile accident: Safety first! If you're driving and an accident occurs in front of you, make sure...

While watching the news today, I watched a piece on whether off-road vehicles are allowed on the roads. I found this very interesting as I see numerous off-road vehicles on the streets, especially during the summer months. Off-road vehicles can be an intensely fun family activity and are prevalent in this state. To help you, I wanted to highlight some details from the unique piece on the news. If you are...

Like most people right now, you're probably going crazy and are looking forward to enjoying your summer by taking some road trips. Sightseeing and great outdoors can be a relaxing escape against COVID-19 boredom and restlessness. However, while these can be enjoyable, they can also be extremely dangerous if you are not careful while you are behind the wheel. Since most car accidents occur during summer...

If you are deemed an essential worker during this pandemic, you may be able to file a personal injury claim on top of your worker's compensation claim. Suppose your employer is not following the CDC guidelines and using best practices for social distancing or cleaning and disinfecting the workspaces. In that case, you have a right and a moral duty to report what you have experienced or seen as it has...

Statistically, one in every eight drivers does not have insurance coverage. If you should find yourself in the unfortunate situation where someone has hurt you who did not have insurance at the time, there are still options for you. In most insurance plans, there is a policy for the uninsured. This policy means if a person who's injured you doesn't have any insurance coverage, you may still seek...

Some might ask how the current pandemic, Corona Virus, or COVID-19, has impacted Utah's courts. As more and more cases are coming into light in our state, Utah has ranked the 15th state in how aggressively we are acting to fight this active virus's spread. In response to this, the courts have halted all case hearings and trials at this time. Unfortunately, this extends the time frame of all cases by at...

With social media being so prominently used in our day to day lives, defense lawyers are consistently and regularly monitoring “Facebook” and “Twitter” accounts, personal blogs, and similar internet postings in an effort to discover anything embarrassing or suspicious about a person’s life. Theses things are fair game for defense lawyers to look at. Anything that is posted on the internet has no...

Distracted driving is any activity that can take the driver's attention from the road. The most common distractions include using a phone (checking emails or texting), eating, talking, or even changing radio stations. Disastrous consequences can come to those that are taking their eyes of the road for a few seconds. Think about it this way, if you are traveling 45 mph and you look away for 2 seconds, you...

It's back-to-school, an exciting time to reunite with friends and take advantage of new opportunities and, sometimes, a new school. However, back-to-school injuries are not uncommon, especially when students are on their way to or from school. There are certain actions that students can take to lessen their chances of a back-to-school injury. However, accidents and injuries are sometimes unavoidable. One...