Category: Wrongful Death

A commercial truck approaches slowing traffic on a Utah highway. The driver applies the brakes, but the truck continues forward, striking the vehicles ahead. Investigators examine the braking system and discover that it was functioning properly. So why couldn’t the truck stop? The answer may involve what the truck was carrying, how much it weighed, […]

Group motorcycle rides are common on Utah highways, especially when good weather brings riders together for scenic mountain routes and trips through surrounding communities. Riding with friends or fellow enthusiasts can make the experience more enjoyable, but it also introduces considerations that don’t typically arise when someone rides alone. When a collision occurs during a […]

A vehicle suddenly drifts across the centerline of a two-lane Utah highway and collides head-on with oncoming traffic. There are no obvious skid marks, no indication that the driver attempted to correct course, and no immediate explanation for why the vehicle entered the wrong lane. For the people injured in the collision, one of the […]

When people hear the words “spinal cord injury,” they often picture someone who has permanently lost the ability to walk or move their limbs. While some spinal cord injuries cause complete paralysis, others leave individuals with varying degrees of movement, sensation, and physical function. These are known as incomplete spinal cord injuries, and their consequences […]

Construction sites rarely involve only one company. A general contractor may oversee the project while subcontractors handle electrical work, concrete, roofing, plumbing, excavation, or other specialized tasks. Delivery companies, equipment suppliers, property owners, and other businesses may also have people working on site. When someone is seriously injured, that mix of companies can make a […]

“You came out of nowhere.” It is a common explanation after an intersection crash. A driver turns left in front of a motorcycle, enters a crosswalk while a pedestrian is crossing, or pulls into the path of an approaching vehicle and insists there was simply no time to react. But people don’t appear out of […]

After a Utah car accident, fault is not always an all-or-nothing question. One driver may have caused the collision, but that driver’s insurance company may argue that the injured person also did something that contributed to what happened. Maybe the other driver ran a red light but claims you were speeding. Perhaps they turned in […]

Speeding is an obvious concern when an 80,000-pound commercial truck is involved in a collision. But what if the truck was going the speed limit? That does not necessarily mean it was being operated safely. A commercial driver can obey the posted speed limit and still make decisions that leave too little room to stop, […]

Most people expect recovery after a serious injury to be physically challenging. What often comes as a surprise is how difficult it can be to live with uncertainty. After a major collision in Utah, injured individuals are suddenly faced with questions that may not have immediate answers. Doctors may still be evaluating treatment options. Recovery […]

In the hours following a major truck collision in Utah, most injured victims are focused on immediate concerns. They may be receiving emergency medical care, contacting family members, or trying to understand the extent of their injuries. Meanwhile, trucking companies often respond to the crash in very different ways. For commercial carriers, a serious collision […]