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Safety on School Buses: Are Seatbelt’s Required?

Posted November 7, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

October hosted National School Bus Safety Week, yet news of bus crashes continues to dominate the headlines. Across the country, students face dangers at bus stops and within the vehicles themselves. Many of these accidents stem from a failure to observe a bus’s stop sign, but the question remains if injuries could have been prevented… read more

Tools You Can Use to Prevent Teens From Distracted Driving

Posted October 26, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

Distracted driving greatly increases the risk of being in an accident, yet people continue to use their phones while behind the wheel. Teen drivers are especially prone to this type of behavior when they start to drive on their own. You can teach your teens about the dangers of distracted driving, but making them put… read more

How Severe Does My Fender Bender Need to Be Before Calling the Police?

Posted October 26, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

Car accidents are stressful events, and it can be hard to think clearly when your adrenaline surges. Taking appropriate steps after an accident is key to filing a successful claim, whether it will be with your insurance or against the other driver. You should always consider calling the police to file a report after a… read more

Dallas Car Inspection Laws You Should Know

Posted October 24, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

The state of Texas requires all motor vehicles to go through regular safety inspections to ensure local roads stay safe. Some counties also require vehicles go through regular emissions tests. Read on for our guide to Dallas car inspection laws, whether it’s time to renew your registration or you just want a refresher on how… read more

[Study] Bicycle Crash Hot Spots in Utah

Posted September 24, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

Although Utah frequently ranks low nationwide in annual bicyclist fatalities, bicycle safety and friendliness is nonetheless a serious concern throughout the state. Despite low fatalities, 372 bicyclists are injured, on average, in Utah every year – and about 47 percent of cyclists involved in crashes are under 25 years old. We wanted to know specifically… read more

Recent Product Recall 2018 in Texas

Posted September 18, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

This year has been filled with multiple product recalls by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Unfortunately, many of these recalls have been affecting Texas products. Recent months alone have seen multiple products recalls. Here is a list of some products that should should look in your… read more

Stray Bullet Injury Statistics: Who Is Liable? Do I Need an Attorney?

Posted September 18, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

Bullet wounds can be serious injuries, leading both to significant life changes and even death. If someone shoots another person in an act of aggravated assault, it’s obvious who’s liable for the injury. However, many gun injuries and deaths are the result of stray bullets. In 2016, there were 489 unintentional shooting deaths, according to… read more

13 Food & Drug Recalls You Need to Know About From 2018

Posted September 18, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

When companies recall products, it can sometimes be for something as simple as a mislabeled product that causes no problems other than customer confusion. Other times, incorrect information and contamination can lead to widespread health issues. To help you stay informed, here are 13 food and drug recalls of which you should be aware: Performance… read more

Highway Safety Tips: How to Share the Road With Semi Trucks

Posted August 20, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

Regardless of how many hours you’ve logged behind the wheel, driving near a semi-truck is stressful. Drivers have good reason to feel anxious when they are near semis; every year, over 250,000 accidents happen between semis and traditional passenger vehicles. In four out of five of these truck accidents, the driver dies. However, 70% of… read more

Public Pool Injuries: Who Is Liable?

Posted August 20, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

While finding a public pool is a nice way to manage Utah’s warmer seasons, injuries are common. In the U.S., ten people die by drowning each day, and, for each of these tragic deaths, as many as four non-fatal accidents happen that involve the pool area that are serious enough to require a visit to… read more