Monthly Archives: April 2009

Midvale Motorcycle Accident Leaves Man With Brain Injury

A motorcyclist was hospitalized after slamming into a parked car in Midvale on April 29. The driver crashed into the back bumper of a parked car at 10pm near 900 West and 7700 South. Witnesses heard the crash and saw … Continue reading

Posted in Vehicle Accidents

Utah Bush Crash Sparks a Review into Bus Safety

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood ordered a review of bus safety policies in response to the crash in Mexican Hat, Utah back in  January 2008. According to KSL news, the crash killed 9 people and injured 43 others. The National Transportation … Continue reading

Posted in Personal Injury, Vehicle Accidents, Wrongful Death

Teen Charged as an Adult in Fatal Ogden Car Crash

17-year-old Mark Mora was charged as an adult for his role in a police chase that claimed the life of two other young men on April 22 in Ogden. Weber County prosecutors charged Mora with two counts of automobile homicide … Continue reading

Posted in Vehicle Accidents, Wrongful Death

Driver Faces Charges Following Fatal Parleys Canyon DUI Car Accident

We blogged previously about a hit-and-run auto accident on Interstate 80 that claimed the life of 26 year old passenger Jason Palmer. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that the man at large for this crime that happened on April 1 … Continue reading

Posted in Vehicle Accidents, Wrongful Death

Cyclist Dies on State Street after Ford Truck runs Red Light

48 year old Gregory Hayes was riding his bike westward across State Street and 3900 South in the south crosswalk when a Ford F-250 Truck hit him, flinging him up and over the truck. Witnesses at the scene of the … Continue reading

Posted in Bicycle Accident, Wrongful Death

Best Portland Oregon Personal Injury Attorney: Joshua Shulman

I have had the chance to meet Portland Oregon attorney Joshua Shulman. Joshua does personal injury and accident law, such as car accidents, slip or fall cases, Oregon trucking accident cases, Oregon nursing home accident cases and drunk driving accident … Continue reading

Posted in Personal Injury

Hard Economic Times Means Fewer Auto Fatalities

Some good news can be found during this recession: fewer motor vehicle fatalities. Less money in pockets of Americans means fewer highway deaths. As the economy worsened and gas prices reach $4 a gallon the number of people killed in … Continue reading

Posted in Vehicle Accidents

Bicyclist Injured Near Wasatch Boulevard and 6500 South

Springtime means warmer weather and more outdoor activities for Utah residents, including Utah bicyclists. The increase in  bicyclists is accompanied by an increase in accidents. Did you know that there were 700 bicycle fatalities in 2007 alone? Utah rider Carrie … Continue reading

Posted in Bicycle Accident, Personal Injury

Utah Personal Injury Lawyer Shares 7 Things to Do After a Utah Car Accident

Attorney Ron Kramer shares seven things you should do after being involved in a car accident in Utah: The Seven Most Important Things To Do: 1. Make sure the police have documented the crash. If they haven’t, and it hasn’t … Continue reading

Posted in Vehicle Accidents

Utah Dog Bite Attorney Offers Free Advice to Utah Dog Bite Victims

Utah law imposes “strict liability” on the owners of dogs who injure others. Even if the dog has never bitten before, and the owner has no advance notice that their dog may bite, the dog owner is still responsible. Claims … Continue reading

Posted in Dog Bites