Category: Car Accident

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 […]

Since its initial appearance a decade and a half ago, the iPhone has excelled in offering technology to improve the health and safety of its users. Apple has continued that trend with its most recent model, the iPhone 14, by implementing a crash detection feature when drivers are involved in motor vehicle accidents. Understanding how […]

Checklist to Remember for Your Vehicle Check your tires: air pressure & wear and tear Check engine fluid levels Check brake performance If Your Car Does Overheat, Remember These Steps* Pull over to a safe spot off the road, park your car, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. Let your car cool […]

Kevin Swenson has been selected as a Mountain States Super Lawyer in 2023. The selection demonstrates Mr. Swenson’s professional achievement and the high regard his peers hold him in. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from 70 practice areas. Each year, no more than 5% of the lawyers in each state are […]

The Utah legislature has been busy making various updates to legislation that affects our roads and transportation systems. Here are two recent updates you should know about: Decrease in Gas Tax Let’s start off with the good news. The Utah State Legislature has lowered the tax rate on the sale, use, or receipt for sale […]

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from a sudden jolt or blow to the head, often due to preventable accidents. Moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries can lead to long-term or permanent impairments and health complications. TBIs can cause physical and cognitive disabilities, impair communication and social skills, and alter emotions and behavior. TBI victims […]

The moments after a truck accident can be disorienting, making it difficult to compose yourself and think about what comes next. But your actions after a collision can significantly impact your health and well-being. It can affect also affect any legal claim you need to file later. At Swenson & Shelley, we care about the […]

The moments after a truck accident can be disorienting, making it difficult to compose yourself and think about what comes next. But your actions after a collision can significantly impact your health and well-being. It can affect also affect any legal claim you need to file later. At Swenson & Shelley, we care about the […]

Everyone who has spent time on Utah roads and highways knows that commercial trucks are everywhere. While they perform a vital service in the United States, having so many trucks on the road increases the potential for serious accidents. The consequences can be disastrous when a commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle. And while […]

Studies show that as many as 47 percent of commercial truck drivers have sleep apnea. This disorder, characterized by interrupted breathing while sleeping, prevents truckers from getting the rest they need to operate a vehicle safely. Falling asleep behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer or other big rig can lead to catastrophic injuries and tragic […]