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NO MORE TEACHERS….NO MORE BOOKS..
When we think of summer, thoughts of vacations, barbecues and swimming pools may come to mind. Injuries usually aren’t high on the list, but summertime is when they happen most. For many, the season’s warmer temperatures and extra daylight mean beach trips, boat rides, outdoors sports, cross-country trips and gardening. While all are fun, it’s…
Read moreNO LAUGHING MATTER
Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan was critically injured a few weeks ago after a tractor-trailer rammed into his chauffeured limousine bus, setting off a chain-reaction crash that left a fellow comedian dead and two others seriously hurt. A truck driver from Georgia was charged with death by auto in the crash that killed Morgan’s mentor…
Read moreRollover Accidents
There has been an increase in rollover deaths and injuries in the last several months in the state of Utah. Reasons range anywhere from driver inexperience to driver fatigue. These types of accidents are among the most deadly. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, rollovers account for nearly 33% of all deaths from passenger…
Read moreDo You Uber?
Before you join up with any ride-sharing business in Utah, you should check your car insurance policy. State agencies say ride-sharing companies are dangerous because their insurance policies aren't regulated and can financially ruin a person in an accident. Ride-sharing companies like Uber work through apps and you can sign up to be a driver…
Read moreCounting Sheep
A case of distracted or impaired driving was reported in yesterday’s news and it did not involve drugs or alcohol. One man was killed and another man critically injured early Saturday when the driver of a vehicle hit them on the side of I-15, the Utah Highway Patrol reported. The responsible driver apparently fell asleep…
Read moreWheels on the Bus Go Round and Round
Passengers extend their trust to owners, operators and drivers each time they board a bus. They expect that the bus will be correctly designed, manufactured and operated. Passenger faith extends, as well, to those who have the task of seeing that our roadways are kept safe for travel. When these beliefs are betrayed and serious…
Read moreClient Thank You Letter
March 3, 2014 LAW OFFICES OF WILLIAM RAWLINGS & ASSOCIATES 11576 So. State St. Bldg. 401 Draper, UT. 84202 Dear Mr. /Mrs. Rawlings: We wish to express our sincere gratitude for your guidance, integrity and support during this past 2 years. We know that you all are extremely busy but you did not let that…
Read moreBicycle for Two
Is it ever legal to ride a bike on a sidewalk? We have all done it. All of us who have kids have seen or encouraged them to do it. But is it legal? The short answer is yes and no depending on how old you are, and where you are doing it. Most people…
Read moreI call shotgun!
Passengers are frequently the innocent victims in most Utah automobile accidents. The responsible parties can include the driver of the vehicle in which you were a passenger, another driver on the road and even the manufacturer of the vehicles involved. Some of the most common causes included speeding, failure to yield, tailgating, improper lane changes…
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