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Last week, the Utah Department of Public Safety released the statistics for motorcycle accidents and crashes in Utah for 2013. Unfortunately, the statistics are not much better than 2012 with only one fewer death in 2013.In an effort to save lives, the DPS is urging motorcyclists to equip themselves so there will be fewer...

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...