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An accident on the ski slopes or trails can do more than just ruin a day in the outdoors; it can cause substantial physical and financial harm. Ski resorts have strong protections against lawsuits, but when another skier’s careless or reckless actions caused the accident, you can file a compensation claim. But what if...

Ski resorts require liability waivers and have additional protection against lawsuits for injuries that are part of the inherent risks of the activity; however, if you suffer a serious injury due to another skier’s careless or reckless action on the slopes, you may have questions about your legal options. Utah Code 78B-5-818. states the...

When a collision occurs on the slopes or trails due to one skier's careless or reckless actions, the other skier has the right to financial accountability through a lawsuit. But how does the liable party pay for the injury victim’s damages, considering that the average individual doesn’t have adequate available financial resources? Fortunately, most...

Speeding down a mountain slope in the open air is an undeniably exhilarating outdoor activity, but it also comes with inherent risks. Utah’s Safe Skier Act addresses those risks, but what does it do, and who does it protect? According to Utah Code Section 78B-4-401, the act states the following: “It is the purpose...

Few human experiences today are as frightening and traumatic as a car accident. Unfortunately, the distress continues for days or even months after the crash when an injury victim seeking the compensation they deserve for damages like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, files a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance. But...

Utah’s strategic location in the center of the western United States makes its roadways a vital portion of the trucking industry. Although trucking is crucial to the country’s supply chain, it also means that Utah’s roadways are crowded with large commercial trucks that outweigh standard family cars by as much as 76,000 pounds when...