Category: Brain Injury

Driving recklessly in Salt Lake City can lead to serious legal consequences. While many people associate reckless driving with excessive speeding, the definition under Utah law is much broader. Reckless operation of a motor vehicle includes a variety of dangerous driving behaviors that show a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others on […]

A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can happen to anyone at any time. Whether from a car accident, sports collision, fall, or other trauma, a sudden jolt or blow to the head can have serious consequences. However, the signs of a brain injury are not always immediately apparent. In the aftermath of an accident, it […]

You likely have heard many different names used for the giant vehicles that haul goods and cargo on the highway — semi-truck, tractor-trailer, big rig, 18-wheeler, or simply truck. But do each of these names refer to different types of vehicles? Are there any differences between a truck, semi-truck, and 18-wheeler? Semi-Truck, Truck, 18-Wheeler: What’s […]

New Attorney Announcement As we close 2023, we have received a special gift at our firm. Join us in welcoming two new attorneys to the Swenson & Shelley family, Jared Coburn and Abraham Ivie. We look forward to great things from our new team members. Here are some Christmas traditions they are looking forward to […]

Car accidents are often traumatic and result in painful injuries. However, the effects of car accidents can leave behind more than physical scars. They can cause emotional scars that profoundly impact a person’s mental health and well-being. If you are struggling with the aftermath of a car accident, you are not alone. Keep reading to learn about […]

The financial costs of treating and recovering from a severe injury can be debilitating. If someone else caused your injury, there are ways to recover compensation for your damages and losses. A personal injury lawyer can help you seek financial relief from the party responsible for your injuries by investigating your claims and aggressively pursuing a […]

For some people, holidays are a chance to relax and unwind at home. Others use the extended time off work to take a road trip to visit family or see somewhere new. But unfortunately, statistics show that holiday periods have an increased number of traffic accidents. Understanding the risks of car crashes during the holidays […]

Distracted driving has become one of the most significant hazards on Utah roads. Distractions such as cell phones, food and drink, and grooming take a driver’s hands off the wheel, eyes off the road, and attention off the task of driving. Distracted driving causes thousands of motor vehicle accidents annually in Utah, leading to injuries […]

Teen driver accident rates tend to be higher in the summertime than the rest of the year. With kids out of school or home from college, teens have more opportunities to be out and about on Utah highways. If you’ve been involved in a crash involving a teenager, you still have the same right to […]

Motorists currently face the most dangerous time of year for car accidents. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, the period beginning with Memorial Day weekend and ending with Labor Day weekend has the year’s highest rates of traffic fatalities. Because the weather is nicer during these months, more drivers are on the road, which increases […]