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Teenager Narrowly Escapes Deadly Accident
19 year old Ian Blackwelder is expected to make a full recovery after narrowly escaping a car accident that claimed the life of his sister. After a collision with the median on southbound I-15, Blackwelder and his sister, Briana, were thrown from the vehicle. The...
Utah Woman Dies in Rollover Accident
The Nevada Highway Patrol says a 28-year-old Utah woman died in a weekend rollover accident on Interstate 15, several miles north of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 13, 2011. Troopers said a male passenger was hurt when he was thrown from the vehicle, but a baby...
Carbon Monoxide Leak Sickens 3 Ogden, Utah Residents
A fire official in Ogden says three people were hospitalized for treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning after a leak blamed on a faulty water heater. Firefighters went to an apartment building March 2 after a man arrived at Ogden McKay-Dee Hospital with symptoms of...
Holiday Travel and Deadly Traffic Accidents
While caught up in the excitement of traveling during the holidays – even if it just around town – many people don’t realize that they are at an increased risk of being in an accident. Sadly, holidays are a time of not only increased traffic on Utah roads and...
Who Is The Legal Heir In Wrongful Death Cases?
Along with the emotional burdens which accompany a wrongful death comes the complicated legal process following the passing of a loved one. In many wrongful death accidents, the surviving family of the victim decides to pursue legal action against the responsible...
Roll Over Accident in Salt Lake City Rollover Accident Kills Woman
KSL News reported that a woman was killed in Salt Lake City when an out-of-control van slammed into her SUV on November 11 .Utah Highway Patrol troopers say a man lost control of the van he was driving, crossed several lanes of traffic and cut in front of the woman's...
Bicycle Laws in Utah
Utah Bicycle Laws As bicycle use continues to increase, it is important to be aware of laws regarding bicycle use. This pertains to both motorists and bicyclists alike. Here is a summary of Utah bicycle laws that were gathered by the Utah Bicycle Coalition. Some of...
How To Avoid A Dog Bite Attack
Remember That Dogs are Animals Most dogs are friendly and benign, rarely lashing out at their owners or other people. However, some dogs may react to certain situations violently and lash out at nearby people. The Humane Society has compiled a collection of tips and...
Utah Car Crashes In Cottonwood Canyon
KSL news reports that two men in their twenties were critically injured when the car they were driving went off a 100-foot embankment in Little Cottonwood Canyon September 26, 2010. According to Unified Police, the two men were speeding down the canyon around 5 p.m....
Dog Bite Attack Resources
Dog Bite Victim Resources Working through the repercussions of a dog bite attack can be emotionally and physically stressful for everyone involved. It is important to know that you are not alone. There are several helpful resources you can utilize to help ease the...