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How Dashcam Footage Can Make or Break Your Car Accident Claim
If you drive Utah’s highways after dark, you know the feeling: long stretches of headlights and taillights, a little fatigue setting in, and the occasional driver who treats the lane lines like suggestions. In that twilight world, memories blur and stories diverge. That’s where a small, unassuming device can carry a whole lot of weight. I’m talking about the dashcam—your quiet witness who doesn’t get nervous, doesn’t look away, and doesn’t forget. Over the years I’ve seen das
Nov 139 min read
When a Tire Blowout Leads to a Crash: Proving Product Defects in Utah Courts
Few things on the road are more terrifying than a tire blowout. One second you’re cruising down I-15 with the radio on, and the next your...
Oct 176 min read
Utah’s New Motorcycle Safety Laws: What Riders Need to Know in 2025
Every spring in Utah, the same ritual begins. The snow melts off the Wasatch, the roads clear, and motorcyclists roll their bikes out of...
Oct 166 min read


How Dashcam Footage Can Make or Break Your Car Accident Claim
If you’ve spent any time on Utah’s highways lately, you’ve probably noticed something new: more and more cars have little cameras mounted...
Oct 157 min read
The Dangers of Distracted Pedestrians: When “Phone Walking” Leads to Injury
On any given day in downtown Salt Lake City, you can see it happen a dozen times before you reach the corner: someone scrolling through...
Oct 147 min read


Slip and Fall on Ice? How Utah’s Weather Affects Liability Claims
Utah winters have a beauty all their own — quiet mornings when snow blankets the Wasatch, sunlight catching ice crystals on the...
Oct 136 min read


Who Pays When a Teen Driver Causes an Accident in Utah?
The day a teenager gets a driver’s license is a milestone. There’s excitement, pride, and maybe a little nervousness in the air as...
Oct 107 min read
Winter Driving in Utah: Legal Issues After Snow and Ice Accidents
It always starts the same way. A quiet Utah morning, the Wasatch peaks covered in fresh powder, the sky a crisp winter blue. You sip your...
Oct 16 min read
Handling Difficult Judges – Staying Persuasive and Professional Under Judicial Pressure
One of the paradoxes of trial practice is that you can prepare meticulously for every witness, every exhibit, and every line of...
Sep 246 min read


Litigation Skills Presents: Controlling Hostile Witnesses - Techniques for Retaining and Regaining Control Without Looking Combative
Water for the witness The Problem Every Trial Lawyer Knows Few moments in trial are as frustrating as when a hostile witness decides to...
Sep 126 min read
School Zone & Child Pedestrian Accidents: Utah Law Explained
The school bell had just rung, and the air in the neighborhood buzzed with the chatter of children heading home. Bright backpacks...
Sep 105 min read


E-Scooter & Electric Bike Accidents: Who’s Liable in Utah?
E-Scooters can cause painful injuries. It was a summer evening in downtown Salt Lake City. The sidewalks buzzed with food trucks and the...
Sep 97 min read


Rideshare Accidents in Utah: Uber, Lyft, and the Complexities of Insurance Coverage
Coverage can get complicated Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have woven themselves into the fabric of daily life in Utah. From Salt...
Sep 86 min read


Litigation Skills Presents: Advanced Cross-Examination: The Chapter Method – Organizing for Maximum Clarity and Impact
Cross Examination: The Best Part of Any Trial One of the most difficult moments for any trial lawyer is the transition to...
Sep 56 min read


Fighting for Your Rights in Rural Utah: Why Your Case Isn’t the Same as in Salt Lake City
Southern Utah If you’ve been injured in an accident in rural Utah—whether in Cache County, the Uinta Basin, Iron County, or Washington...
Sep 35 min read


Understanding Your Rights After Being Hit by a Drunk Driver
Drunk drivers put everyone in danger. Being hit by a drunk driver is one of those moments that changes everything in an instant. The...
Sep 25 min read
How Subrogation Works: Why Your Insurance Company May Demand Part of Your Settlement
You’ve been through the wringer. A car accident leaves you injured, your medical bills start piling up, and you’re relieved when your...
Sep 15 min read


What Is Mediation, and Why Utah Courts Encourage It in Personal Injury Cases
When most people picture a lawsuit, they imagine a courtroom: lawyers pacing, witnesses testifying, and a jury scribbling notes while...
Aug 296 min read


Trampoline Park Injuries in Utah: Are Waivers Really Ironclad?
Trampoline parks have exploded in popularity across Utah. On any weekend you can find kids lining up, shoes off, ready to bounce into...
Aug 286 min read


Slip and Fall Cases in Utah: Proving Negligence Against Businesses and Property Owners
Slip and fall accidents may sound minor compared to dramatic car crashes or industrial mishaps, but anyone who has lived through one...
Aug 277 min read
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