A car accident is traumatizing both mentally and physically. According to the Utah Department of Health, the state witnesses a car crash every eight minutes. Despite a drastically lower number of cars on the roads because of the pandemic-induced lockdown, more people died of car accidents in 2020 than in 2019, according to a report by Fox 13 Salt Lake City. Utah is … Read More
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Should You Pursue a Utah Lyft Accident Claim?
If you have been injured while using Lyft, you must consider speaking to a Lyft accident attorney. While every accident is unique, there is a possibility that pursuing a Utah Lyft accident claim would be in your best interest. We would like to hear your story and help you decide on your best course of action – so please contact … Read More
Should You Hire a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?
According to the Utah Department of Health, a crash occurs in the state every 8 minutes. For many, that would be a surprising statistic. But if you have recently been in a car accident, even a minor one, you know how quickly a crash can happen. You may be wondering if you should hire a lawyer for a minor car … Read More
Types of Damages in a Utah Car Accident Case
When you speak to a personal injury lawyer about your Utah car accident case, it’s reasonable to ask about money. If you win your case, what kind of compensation can you expect? It’s a question we hear regularly at Carlson Injury Law and one we do our best to answer. But every case is different and we can only estimate … Read More
Utah Car Accident Statistics
Most drivers are aware that car accidents in Utah happen regularly. But just how regularly? To answer this question and several other questions about car accidents, let’s look at the state’s statistics. These figures can give us a clearer picture of how many accidents happen and how common car accident injuries are in our state. Utah Car Accident Stats Summary … Read More
What is Negligence in a Utah Car Accident Case?
If you have been injured in a car accident, the last thing you want to think about is legal terms. But there are a few terms that it can be helpful to know. This is particularly true if you are going to file a lawsuit and seek damages. Negligence is one of those terms. If you want to win your Utah … Read More
Holiday Road Safety Tips for Utah Drivers
According to the CDC, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for people aged 1-54. We know that during the holidays, the last thing you want to think about is auto accidents. And our Utah car accident law firm doesn’t want to dampen your holiday enjoyment – but we do want to keep our clients and their loved … Read More
5 Signs of Drunk Driving
With the holidays right around the corner, the chances of encountering a drunk driver on the road are going up. It’s an unfortunate fact that you can be the most responsible driver in the world, yet still wind up in a drunk driving accident caused by other drivers. But you can strive to identify when someone is driving drunk and … Read More
Texting and Drunk Driving: What You Need to Know
Even minor automobile accidents in Utah can be traumatic. But if you have been involved in an accident with a driver who has been grossly negligent, such as one who was drunk or texting while driving, the damage to your health and property may be extensive. The good news is that if it can be proven that the other driver … Read More
Semi Truck Accidents: Who Can Sue, and Who Can Be Sued?
If you’ve been in a motor vehicle accident with a semi-truck in Utah, you may feel like you are outmatched and underrepresented. Shipping by semi-truck is a multi-billion dollar industry. As a policy, these companies have excellent insurance and legal representation. However, if you have suffered injury or damages to no fault of your own, you can and should seek … Read More