How Not to End up in an Altercation on ThanksgivingA lot of people don’t understand that there are civil consequences as well as legal consequences for assault. This means that you can be charged criminally for assault, and be ordered to compensate the injured party...
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Good Driving When the Roads Aren’t Good
It’s commonly theorized that Utah experiences an increase in speeding tickets during the summer months because the roads are in an ideal condition. Because of this, some drivers feel emboldened to drive at speeds over a hundred miles per hour. However, once the snow...
Is Your Car Ready for a Snowstorm?
It’s getting to be that time of year again; where all the Utahns pack away their speedy, reckless driving, and bring out the winter driving. In Utah, we generally see an increase in speeding tickets during the summer months and, in the winter months, we see an...
What If I’m Injured on Black Friday?
Black Friday is often seen as the holiday that marks the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year. However, it’s also a holiday where people can sustain some serious injuries. In fact, each year there are new stories of customers assaulting each other,...
Thanksgiving Culinary Safety Tips
Thanksgiving is a time for family, not injuries. If you’re cooking up a big banquet for your extended family, the last thing you want to worry about is coordinating an ER trip and answering questions from a personal injury attorney—especially when your in-laws are at...
Handle Food Safely this Holiday Season
Are you the type to sample a spoonful of cookie dough and then continue stirring the dough with the same spoon you just licked? Or, perhaps you’re the type of person who prepares a delicious casserole for the church potluck—one you didn’t wash your hands before...
Safety Tips for Police Encounters
If you’re driving down the road and you see those red, white, and blue lights flashing behind you, you’re probably nervous—especially if you aren’t even sure what you’ve done wrong. You might be getting a ticket. Or, perhaps the officer will let you off with a...
Can Football Players Sue the NFL for Injury?
If you’ve ever seen American football, you’ve likely winced at the T.V. and exclaimed, “Wow! That must have hurt!” at some point. Undoubtedly, the NFL sees plenty of nasty injuries every season. And when a player is injured, there’s definitely a possibility that there...
Staying Safe During Football Season
Get your nachos, get your wings, get your dip, and get in front of the couch: football season is almost here. But before you plop down in front of the game, make sure that this season is a safe one. The summer season keeps personal injury attorneys busy with car...
What Happens When You Adopt a Dangerous Dog?
What happens when the dog you adopted wasn’t exactly what you thought he’d be? If you’re like most people, you probably weren’t looking to find the most aggressive dog that the shelter, or classifieds had to offer. But, if you unknowingly adopt an aggressive...