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Semi-trucks are a staple of our economy. We share the roads with these big trucks as they carry merchandise and goods across the country. Whether the economy is booming or barely sparking, you'd be hard pressed to travel nearly any distance without a semi-truck sighting. Just like any driver, tru...

COVID -19 is a mark in our history that we won't soon forget. In March 2020, our lives were collectively changed forever as the virus began to spread. The pandemic changed how we live, work, learn, and socialize. While the government and companies scrambled to put policies in place to keep people...

Cargo-loaded commercial trucks can be extremely heavy, weighing around 80,000 pounds when transporting cargo at maximum capacity. When cargo is loaded improperly, it can cause catastrophic accidents. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) cites improper cargo loading as one of th...

Sometimes refusal to treat will fall under medical malpractice. Federal law states that Medicare-approved private hospitals must provide emergency medical care to those who need it, despite one's inability to pay or his/her insurance situation. However, there may be exceptions to this rule.  If ...

Utah consistently ranks in the top percentage of the most car-accident-prone states. In 2020, the Utah Highway Safety Office reported 53,166 auto accidents. These accidents caused 23,309 injuries and 276 fatalities. From poor weather to distracted driving, many factors played a part in these larg...

Death can be difficult to comprehend no matter the cause, yet, understanding and dealing with the emotional and financial toll that the sudden and unplanned death of a loved one brings can be even more difficult. We know that a legal action cannot bring back a loved one or negate emotional hurt, ...

Many of us choose to take a rideshare service out of safety or necessity. After a night out with friends or as a way to get to work, we trust that using our rideshare app is the responsible thing to do – a harmless choice. Unfortunately, for many, the decision to take an Uber or Lyft has been any...

Property owners have a duty to maintain a safe environment for their customers and visitors. When they fail to do this, horrible, life-changing injuries can happen. If you've been a victim of a property owner's carelessness, you may be wondering what your recovery options are and who's legally li...

A negligent security claim may be filed against a property owner when a customer/visitor is foreseeably injured due to inadequate security measures by the property owner on his or her premises. A negligent security claim often arises when someone has been robbed, assaulted, battered, mugged, rape...

Throughout an average day, we walk into businesses, parking lots and garages, attend events visiting various establishments along the way. We expect that owners, managers, and operators of these establishments have taken reasonable measures to keep us safe. Unfortunately, this is not always the c...

Healing from an injury, whether caused by an accident or intentional act, can be a long and frustrating journey. Along the way, many difficult choices present themselves. Which injury lawyer do you choose? Do you submit an injury claim or not? Do you file a lawsuit? How do you decide the amount o...