Ford Motor Company announced a recall of over 450,000 2010 and 2011 model Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan midsize sedans, with over 411,000 of those in the United States, for fuel tanks than can crack and possibly leak fuel that could result in a vehicle fire. The problem involves a fuel canister purge valve that […]
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Whiplash injuries and Car Accidents
One of the most common injuries drivers and passengers involved in Salt Lake City car accidents sustain is a whiplash injury. While many people dismiss this injury as one that should not to be taken seriously, whiplash can be incredibly painful, and can prevent injury victims from enjoying their life as they normally would. If […]
Read MoreWeather-Related Accidents Can Cause Serious Problems
Our Utah car accident lawyers warn that weather-related accidents can cause serious problems for motorists. On the roadway, there are a lot of things we can control. We can control how fast we drive, how aggressively or courteously we treat other motorists, whether we use cell phones or other distractions while driving, and whether we […]
Read MorePostMedicaid and Your Personal Injury Settlement
Sometimes a client may receive payments under a personal injury settlement or from a third party such as an insurance company. The payment, or payments, counts as income in the month received and as an asset the month after receipt. Certain expenses are usually deducted from the total settlement amount before the individual receives payment.
Read MoreBest Vehicles for Teen Drivers
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has updated its 2014 list of recommended used vehicles for teens, and the 2015 list has grown by more than 50% — even though the price and safety criteria haven’t changed. The first list of recommended used vehicles for teens was compiled after IIHS found that the majority […]
Read MoreFull of Hot Air? Airbag Recall!
Takata air bag recall affects 11 vehicle makes and an estimated 34 million vehicles. Look up your vehicle and see if it is being recalled. All VINs affected by Takata recalls now searchable in NHTSA tool. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is calling the Takata air bag recall “one of the largest and […]
Read MoreRock, Paper, Scissors…I WIN!
Avista Management v. Wausau Underwriters Insurance U.S. Dist. Court Mid. Dist. Fla. (June 6, 2006) In a case where a hotel investment firm sued an insurance company for allegedly not paying an insurance claim fast enough after Hurricane Charley, attorneys for the parties seemed at odds with each other from the get-go.
Read MoreBeware of Battery Fires!
It’s that time of year when that favorite Christmas gift or toy needs a battery. Batteries are widely used in a variety of devices and because they are so common, people may not be aware of some dangers they may be exposed to when handling certain types of batteries. Two immediate dangers are: 1. Fire […]
Read MoreCell Phone, Other Distractions Greater Threat to Teen Drivers
Teens may begin their driving habits with great caution but as months behind the wheel pass, they begin to multitask at higher frequency rates – dialing cell phones, eating, and talking to passengers – and therefore greatly raise their risk of crashes and/or near-crash incidents.
Read MoreHands Free? NOT Risk Free!
Using Hands-Free Technology While Driving is surprisingly risky according to AAA Research. Mental distractions can persist for as long as 27 seconds after dialing, changing music or sending a text using voice commands, according to new research on distracted driving.
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