At Carlson Injury, we are consistent proponents of motorcycle safety. Our motorcycle accident law firm has represented enough injured motorcyclists to appreciate the value of safe riding practices. Of course, we also understand that you can be riding perfectly and still get in a motorcycle accident. Ultimately, our goal is to keep you safe on Utah roads and to help … Read More
What to Do After a Utah Semi-Truck Accident
A Utah semi-truck accident can easily destroy property and lives. This type of accident tends to be significantly more damaging than an accident between two passenger cars. Commercial trucks are so much heavier than passenger cars. In an accident between the two, the passenger car always loses. No one wants to be involved in a trucking accident – but unfortunately, … Read More
Utah Nursing Home Abuse – One of the Worst States
Utah is a wonderful state in many ways. But, like any state, we do have some serious issues that we need to address. Utah nursing home abuse is one of them. According to one study of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Utah nursing home abuse common. It is so bad that our state ranks #48 out of … Read More
Better Inspections to Prevent Youth Treatment Center Abuse
The state of Utah has the most residential youth treatment centers in the country by a large margin. Unsurprisingly, patients accuse many of these youth treatment centers of abuse. Utah law requires regular inspections to help prevent abuse, but it still happens with disturbing frequency. Some advocates argue that improving the checklist inspectors use could help spot more issues and … Read More
Legislators Approve New Regulations for Utah Treatment Centers
Our firm is passionate about protecting children and teens who seek treatment at Utah treatment centers. Residential treatment centers are prone to abusing their powers and harming residents. These abuses have drawn attention from lawmakers. Those lawmakers have recently approved a bill to enhance oversight of these centers. It is a step in the right direction – a direction our … 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 & US Trucking Accident Stats
Nobody wants to be involved in a car accident or truck accident. But some types of accidents are more dangerous than others – and Utah trucking accidents are some of the deadliest. Large truck crashes usually injure the people traveling cars and passenger trucks, not the other way around. To get a clearer picture of the dangers of truck accidents, … Read More
What is a Wrongful Death Case in Utah?
When you lose a loved one in an accident, the emotional pain is often intense and for many, it can last a lifetime. But when that loved one’s death is caused by the negligence of another party, it can make the situation even worse. The death did not have to happen. If that individual or organization had been more careful, … Read More
5 of the Most Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries in Utah
Riding a motorcycle exposes you to a higher risk of injury than driving a car – a fact that every motorcyclist is aware of. But exactly what types of injuries are you likely to sustain in a motorcycle accident? Here we will take a look at some of the most common motorcycle accident injuries to get a clearer picture of … 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