Teen Drivers: 4 Tips to Avoid Accidents Young and inexperienced drivers are susceptible to the risk of being involved in a car accident. The tips below can help teens avoid accidents and stay safe while they acclimate to their vehicle and the road. Mobile Phones Cellphones are a massive source of distraction for young drivers. Adults are also responsible for being distracted, but not as much as teen...
What To Do If You've Hit a Parked Car Have you found yourself in a crowded parking lot and you accidentally hit a parked car, nothing serious, but you can see the car is now scratched or slightly dented? You may be left wondering what the next step is and how you can cover yourself as much as possible so you're not stuck with the repair bills. Below are a few tips on what you can do after you have hit a...
According to the CDC, About one out of five slip and fall accidents cause severe head injuries or broken bones. Many of these people who suffered injuries from a slip and fall in Utah neglect to get medical attention afterward. As Utah's premier personal injury lawyers, we know that a slip and fall injury can lead to many devastating and life-altering consequences. If you or a loved one has sustained a...
A slip and fall accident is one of the most common accidents to happen in a workplace. Slips, trips, and falls cause about 26% of nonfatal work injuries. Also, it seems that slip and fall accidents lead to more than 700 deaths annually. If you or a loved one has suffered from a slip and fall accident at work, the attorneys at Utah Personal Injury Attorneys will help you get the compensation you deserve....
Due to a car accident, you may endure some injuries. Some catastrophic injuries can leave you dealing with a permanent life-altering disability, while others are more common and less impactful long-term. Here are the most common injuries you can sustain after a vehicle accident that can impact your personal injury claim. Traumatic Brain Injuries Brain injuries can vary in severity; some can be from a minor...
Did you know that the premiums for automobile insurance are vary depending upon a number of different factors? Below are some of the reasons why insurance rates and premiums may differ: Obviously, the type and limits of the insurance policy you choose will impact how much you pay for your auto insurance premium. Too, the different areas of coverage on your policy as well as your deductible will impact...
According to the Utah Department of Public Safety Highway Safety Office, in 2020, 52,803 car accidents occurred, with 257 of them resulting in at least one fatality. There are many different causes of car accidents, with most of them attributing to driver error. To help the average commuter respond to these, Utah Personal Injury Lawyers has compiled a list of the most common causes of vehicle...
The majority of insurance companies will try to pay as little money as they can to settle a claim with an injured insuree. They are notorious for presenting meager first offers, which often is not enough to cover any losses. Many are intimidated by insurance companies and often don't even realize that they have the option not to take the "low-ball" offers. This is why we have made a list of five steps you...
Being in an accident on the road is one of most drivers' fears. Sharing the already dangerous roads with a semi-truck can heighten nervousness in drivers. Even at a distance, commercial trucks are intimidating and large. Truck drivers are generally responsible on the road, but poor judgment, and human error, paired with potential mechanical problems, can lead to devastating truck accidents. But what do you...
With warmer weather here and summer at our heels, I am compelled to urge people to wear their helmets when riding a motorcycle or a bicycle. I understand the elation that riding a motorcycle or bicycle brings with it. The feeling of freedom, having the wind in your face and the sun shining on you is euphoric. However, having seen as many tragedies and accidents as I have, I cannot stress the...