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An interesting new ride-sharing/carpooling/taxi service is emerging in the form of apps that can be used to help you find a ride from point A to point B. It’s a very innovative idea, but as a personal injury lawyer, I can’t help but look at this from a liability perspective. This new phenomenon reminded...

When I read about a woman who was caught driving on a sidewalk to avoid a school bus, I didn’t know whether I should laugh or be appalled. Honestly, I often find myself scratching my head wondering what people are thinking. Apparently a 32-year-old woman in Cleveland, Shena Hardin, pulled her car up onto...

There has been a long time debate over who is the best driver, but who do studies show to be the riskiest drivers on the road?A majority would probably guess teenagers and elderly drivers are the riskiest to share the road with and they would be right. While this is not to say that...

Last week, the Utah Department of Public Safety released the statistics for motorcycle accidents and crashes in Utah for 2013. Unfortunately, the statistics are not much better than 2012 with only one fewer death in 2013.In an effort to save lives, the DPS is urging motorcyclists to equip themselves so there will be fewer...

Imagine yourself being the victim of a poor driver, work accident, or dog bite. Think about having to deal with pain, medical bills, and time spent off of work, not to mention having to stress over the paperwork and details from the insurance company. Obtaining the the money that you deserve and need is...

Under Utah Law, a bicyclist has all the rights under the motor vehicle code, but is also subject to the same rules, restrictions and penalties that apply to cars. In short, bicyclists are required to follow the rules of the road – similar to a motor vehicle. Utah Code Ann. 41-6a-1102, et seq., sets...