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Halloween Can Be a Scary Time, Accidents Are Scarier – Follow These Safety Tips This Year

Posted October 20, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

It’s the Halloween routine: all those little ghosts and goblins going house to house, collecting their candy. It may be the cutest night of the year but it may also be one of the most dangerous. That’s why Fielding Law wants to remind you to use extra caution if you are behind the wheel. And… read more

Car Totaled and Still Owe Money in Utah–What Can You Do?

Posted June 17, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

For the average Utah resident, a car is a necessity, particularly during those harsh winter months. This is why a wrecked car can be a major setback for anyone living in Utah. While you could take public transport, the reality is that people prefer and depend on their vehicles to get around. Besides, it’s not… read more

Car Accidents–Comparative and Contributory Negligence in Utah

Posted June 15, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

According to the Utah Crash Data and Statistics report, nearly 30 percent of all car accident fatalities from 2012 to 2018 were speed-related, while around 27 percent were from unrestrained motorists. The rest were a mixture of accidents involving drivers who either failed to yield or were impaired or distracted. These drivers clearly were at… read more

Private Property Car Accidents in Utah

Posted June 12, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

The most common place for a car accident is on a highway or public road, but car accidents can happen anywhere, even on private property. Each state has its own laws pertaining to auto accidents, public roads, and highways. The same holds true when car accidents happen on private property. In this case, your car… read more

Proving Fault in a Car Accident in Utah

Posted June 9, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

According to the Utah Department of Health, our state sees a car accident occur every 10 minutes and a fatal crash occur every 36 hours. One of the many questions you can face when involved in a car accident is: Who was at fault? Twelve states hold an auto accident no-fault insurance system, and Utah… read more

Top 4 Dangerous Road Conditions in Utah

Posted June 3, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

In 2018, there were 260 accident fatalities in Utah. Most of these accidents could have been prevented if the drivers had been more careful. Unfortunately, many weren’t and over 62,000 crashes caused personal injury and took lives. While most car accidents are caused by human error, speeding, and drivers failing to wear seat belts, there… read more

Do Police Reports Matter in Car Accidents?

Posted June 3, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

Many people who are involved in minor or serious car accidents often forget to file a police report about the incident. You may feel great now and don’t see the need to file a claim for the sake of covering medical expenses, but you may regret it later. Police reports are a crucial part of… read more

How Long Does a Car Accident Claim Take in Utah?

Posted May 26, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

Filing an insurance claim is at the top of the list of things to do right after an accident. It’s usually right after getting medical help. Why? Because you’ll need the compensation claims to pay off medical bills for yourself and your loved ones. You can either file for an accident claim directly with your… read more

My Car Insurance Claim was Denied: Now What?

Posted May 18, 2020 | Personal Injury Blog

There is something truly special about cruising along one of Utah’s scenic byways on a sunny day, with the windows rolled down and a cool breeze blowing through your hair. As a resident of Utah, you’ve probably enjoyed days like this. Tourists come from all over the world to take in Utah’s beautiful landscapes.  When… read more

Liability for Emergency Vehicle Accidents in Utah

Posted February 15, 2019 | Personal Injury Blog

An accident involving an emergency vehicle in Utah can lead to confusing questions of liability. The government owns emergency vehicles in Salt Lake City. Filing a car wreck claim against a government entity requires navigating the Governmental Immunity Act of Utah. Liability may also rest with other parties – including the injured motor vehicle driver… read more