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After a serious car crash in Utah, most people initially focus on the physical injuries. Emergency treatment, pain, surgeries, medical appointments, and uncertainty about recovery often consume nearly all of a victim’s attention in the days following the collision. What many people are not prepared for is how quickly financial pressure builds alongside physical recovery. […]

No one ever expects to lose a loved one in a sudden accident. But when tragedy strikes due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, family members are often left reeling and struggling to cope with immense grief while also facing an uncertain legal and financial future. When a preventable death occurs, you may have the […]

After a serious crash in Utah, most people expect the insurance process to feel straightforward. They assume the insurance companies involved will evaluate the situation fairly, communicate clearly, and help move the claim toward resolution while they focus on healing. Unfortunately, many injury victims quickly realize the process feels far more confusing and stressful than […]

Truck accidents are fundamentally different from most passenger vehicle collisions. While any serious collision can leave victims facing painful injuries, financial stress, and uncertainty about the future, crashes involving commercial trucks often become far more complex almost immediately. In Utah truck accident cases, investigations frequently begin within hours of the collision. Trucking companies, insurance carriers, […]

After being involved in an automobile collision, many accident victims fail to get prompt medical care, often because they believe their injuries are not severe enough to warrant a doctor’s visit. However, choosing to forego a medical evaluation can have significant implications when pursuing a claim for damages. While delaying treatment may impact your ability […]

Motorcycle riders face serious risks every time they travel Utah roads. Without the protection provided by passenger vehicles, riders are far more vulnerable to catastrophic injuries in crashes. Yet for many injured motorcyclists, the physical recovery is only one part of the challenge that follows a serious collision. Many riders quickly discover they are being […]

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 […]