Millions of people in the United States own dogs, which adds up to an almost equal number of dog bite injuries each year. The American Animal Hospital Association reports that almost 5 million people suffer dog bites each year, and of those victims, many are children....
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Are you covered when you have to drop and cover?
The last week has been a reminder to all Utah residents that we need to be prepared for earthquakes. Thankfully our most recent tremors did not result in any serious injuries but it definitely puts our individual preparedness at the forefront of our minds. Whether you...
Can I be fined or sued if I don’t shovel my sidewalk?
Although there is no federal law regulating snow removal, individual states and cities may have their own laws regarding snow removal. In Salt Lake City, for example, according to ordinance 14.20.070, snow must be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours of a storm....
Skiing and Snowboarding Accidents: What is the Resort’s Liability?
In a study conducted by the Univerisity of Utah Medical Center looking at a span of 5 ski seasons, a total of 794 skiing accidents and 348 snowboarding accidents were treated at their emergency department. That's 1142 injuries for just one hospital in the state. It's...
5 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
Hiring a personal injury attorney can be unfamiliar territory for most people. There is a myriad of concerns and questions. We have boiled down the five most common questions people have and should ask when hiring a personal injury attorney as well as our responses....
Pedestrian Safety: Do You Know How to Protect Yourself?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2017 an average of one person was killed every 88 minutes in an auto-pedestrian accident. This was a 1.7 percent decrease from the previous year but that still amounts to 5,977 deaths. The...
Slip and Fall Injuries Are No Joke
When you think about slip and fall accidents, you might be picturing a banana peel and a pratt fall from a cartoon. In reality, slip and fall injuries are no joke. They account for over 1 million hospital visits each year. Slip and fall injuries are the leading cause...
Dog Bites Can Result in Serious Diseases and High Medical Costs
Most people know that dog bites can cause serious injuries that are painful and can be extremely traumatic, but dog bites can also spread diseases that are extremely serious. We are all familiar with rabies and that is often a concern when someone is bitten by a dog...
Accidents & Self Driving Cars
Imagine that you're on a cross country road trip in your brand new self-driving car. It's hour six with only two hours to go. You've been enjoying the scenery, maybe a book and pleasant conversation with your fellow passengers. Suddenly, a large deer crosses your path...