There are approximately 4,500 victims killed each year in commercial trucking accidents. Many of those crashes occur right here in Utah. Thousands more are left seriously injured. Because of the catastrophic nature of truck accident injuries, many victims who do survive are left with long-term or permanent injuries. Tragically, these numbers continue to rise each…

There are about 1.8 million Americans currently employed as long-haul truckers on U.S. roads and highways. That’s 1.8 million commercial drivers behind the wheel of giant vehicles that can weigh 20-30 times more than a standard car. These semis are dangerous even when driven by alert, well-rested drivers. Unfortunately, the men and women who operate…

If you have been hurt by a defective product, a personal injury lawyer Salt Lake City UT clients trust can explain how you may deserve to receive compensation for your pain and suffering. However, it may not be an easy process to determine who is responsible. Each Salt Lake City personal injury lawyer from Rasmussen…

The first thing that you’ll want to do if you’ve been injured is to seek medical attention. Everything else can wait while you call for an ambulance, call for someone to help you to the hospital, or (depending on the nature of your injuries) make a short drive to seek medical attention on your own….

Negligence as a law term is defined as “failing to take proper care resulting in damage or injury to another.” This broad standard can be interpreted many different ways. This is why it is important that you collect evidence corresponding to the four major elements of negligence: Duty, Breach, Causation, and Damages. Duty The duty…

It is important to avoid making assumptions about the potential strengths and weaknesses of your legal case until your circumstances have been thoroughly and objectively evaluated by an experienced attorney. You may think that you know what led to your accident and who is to blame for it. However, you may not have all the…