As the weather warms up in Utah, many of us are looking forward to firing up the grill for a backyard barbecue. However, it’s important to keep in mind that this fun summer tradition is accompanied by many serious hazards. Read on for grilling safety tips to help protect your family, guests and home.
According to the National Fire Protection Association’s 2016 Home Grill Fires Report, grill-related incidents were the cause of nearly 9,000 home fires per year between 2009 and 2013. On average, these fires resulted in 160 injuries, 10 deaths and over $100 million in property damage annually.
When a negligent driver injures a pedestrian or the occupant of a vehicle, he can often be held liable for injuries and damages. When the negligent driver is found guilty of hit and run, i.e. leaving the scene of the accident, he or she may be charged with a crime and be held responsible for punitive damages (which are “extra” damages to punish the driver for having left the scene)
If you have been injured by a drunk driver who left the scene, contact the Salt Lake City DUI hit and run lawyers at William Rawlings & Associates. Our Firm attorneys have extensive experience and have hundreds of vehicle accident cases, including cases involving drunk driving, wrongful death and hit and run. Contact the experienced legal staff of William Rawlings & Associates following a DUI hit and run accident. Call 801-553-0505 24/7.
It’s worth the time and effort to be very selective in whom you choose to represent you. So, how exactly, do you determine whether you need a lawyer for your accident claim and how do you choose the best Utah Accident lawyer?
(1) Identify Type
Your uncle may handle corporate law cases, but does that mean he handles accident cases. One law firm may practice 10 different types of law, while another may specialize in just one. You want someone who is an expert in what you need. So think about what kind of lawyer will handle your case. If you have you been in a car accident you require the expertise of a personal injury lawyer.
IMPORTANT: Don’t rely on television commercials, bench ads or the phone book. These types of advertisements can’t tell you if the firm is credible, reliable and/or professional.
Salt Lake City, Park City and surrounding areas are popular places to bike, both as exercise and leisure activities. Many parents of young children choose to continue biking – and must therefore make a choice about involving their children. Some parents will choose to leave their young children with baby sitters while they cycle. This may not always be an option, and many parents want to include their toddlers while biking. In this situation, there are two options: the bike trailer or the bike seat.
Congratulations to our Firm Founding Partner who was recently named Top 10 Attorney in the State of Utah by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys is an organization devoted to recognizing the top Personal Injury attorneys in the nation. With over a million attorneys in the United States, choosing the best lawyer is difficult. However, through a stringent selection process, the NAOPIA awards the best Personal Injury attorneys in each state with their most prestigious honor of being named "TOP 10". The very few attorneys (less than 1%) that are good enough to make their list have demonstrated an extraordinary amount of knowledge, skill, experience, expertise and success in their practice of Personal Injury.
If you sue for personal physical injuries like a slip and fall or car accident, your damages are tax-free. That may seem odd, since you may be seeking lost wages because you couldn’t work after your injuries. But a specific section of the tax code–Section 104–shields damages for personal physical injuries and physical sickness. Before 1996 “personal” damages were tax-free. That meant emotional distress, defamation and many other legal injuries also produced tax-free recoveries.
Ridesharing is an alternative to driving to work alone. It can include carpooling, vanpooling, walking, riding your bike, or public transit. The obvious benefit to people who rideshare is that it saves in gasoline. Certain companies sponsor ridesharing or give employee incentives to carpool. There are even businesses that work to connect people in ridesharing situations. However, what has been largely misunderstood is the position auto insurance takes on ridesharing.
Capable personal injury lawyers are easy to find. A good personal injury attorney understands the law, implements systems to avoid missing deadlines, and has experience negotiating settlements. They handle routine cases competently and efficiently. They don’t drop the ball.
Every year, millions of motorcycle drivers ride every day without being involved in an accident. While you can ride your whole life and never be in a motorcycle crash, the reality is that operating a motorcycle is much more dangerous when compared to driving a car. Despite some claims by motorcycle enthusiasts that a skilled and properly trained motorcycle operator is less likely to be injured than the average car driver, driving or riding on a motorcycle is an inherently dangerous activity.
Sometimes accident victims decide to settle their own personal injury cases. If you had very minor injuries, no significant medical expenses, and are confident that your injuries have completely healed, you may not need a personal injury lawyer. If you have a serious injury caused by the negligence of another person, however, you are more likely to lose money than to save money by handling the claim yourself.