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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, beginning in 2018 all new vehicles will be required to have “rear visibility technology” – or, a rear view camera. This is a “no-brainer.” In fact, I’m surprised that it has taken this long to get such a rule. In the words of NHTSA Acting Administrator...

Imagine yourself being the victim of a poor driver, work accident, or dog bite. Think about having to deal with pain, medical bills, and time spent off of work, not to mention having to stress over the paperwork and details from the insurance company. Obtaining the the money that you deserve and need is...

The New York Times published a great article on Oct. 21, 2013 telling the true story of the McDonald’s Hot Coffee case. The article also has a 12 minute video that recaps the story of the plaintiff in the case, Stella Liebeck. It’s worth watching.The McDonald’s Hot Coffee case is widely misunderstood. At the...

Under Utah Law, a bicyclist has all the rights under the motor vehicle code, but is also subject to the same rules, restrictions and penalties that apply to cars. In short, bicyclists are required to follow the rules of the road – similar to a motor vehicle. Utah Code Ann. 41-6a-1102, et seq., sets...

At Handy & Handy, we have successes every day. Our successes come in different magnitudes. We gauge our success on one thing, helping our clients. Sometimes, it is achieving a great result for a client at the end of the journey of their claim. Other times, it is obtaining much needed benefits at crucial...

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...