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Thinking of buying a trampoline this summer? Here’s what you need to know about your insurance coverage. Trampoline injuries are extremely common, nearly 100,000 injuries per year on average. The frequency of occurrence and high costs related to these type of injuries have resulted in many insurance companies refusing to cover trampoline injuries. So...

Avoiding a dog bite might not be on everyone’s agenda throughout the day, but once you or your child is bitten, it becomes a lot more relevant in your mind. Here’s some tips to help you never have to experience the potential vital consequences of a dog bite. If you see a dog sleeping,...

Are you the victim of negligence? Here is a quick guide to building your case. First, you should familiarize yourself with the Law of Negligence to make sure your case falls under this specific area of the legal system. The law of negligence states that people are required to follow certain standards of conduct...

Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, Utah’s new amendments to the Distracted Driving law will take effect. Over the past several week there have been various news stories, but I’m not sure that everyone is aware of the changes. The new changes place restrictions on the use of a “handheld wireless communication device” while driving a car....

I continue to be interested in the ways technology is changing the way we get around. In previous blog posts I’ve discussed ride-sharing apps as well as Google’s driverless vehicle. While new technologies have made these innovations possible, I fear that old-fashioned concepts of liability and insurance are not being fully considered by the...

Last weekend a tragic car accident occurred that killed Michael Gallegos, a high school football coach. Our thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to his family. I’ve only read some news reports about the accident and it appears he was rear-ended while driving on Bangerter Highway in Salt Lake County, Utah. From the new...