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Do You Uber?
Before you join up with any ride-sharing business in Utah, you should check your car insurance policy. State agencies say ride-sharing companies are dangerous because their insurance policies aren't regulated and can financially ruin a person in an accident. Ride-sharing companies like Uber work through apps and you can sign up to be a driver…
Read moreCounting Sheep
A case of distracted or impaired driving was reported in yesterday’s news and it did not involve drugs or alcohol. One man was killed and another man critically injured early Saturday when the driver of a vehicle hit them on the side of I-15, the Utah Highway Patrol reported. The responsible driver apparently fell asleep…
Read moreWheels on the Bus Go Round and Round
Passengers extend their trust to owners, operators and drivers each time they board a bus. They expect that the bus will be correctly designed, manufactured and operated. Passenger faith extends, as well, to those who have the task of seeing that our roadways are kept safe for travel. When these beliefs are betrayed and serious…
Read moreClient Thank You Letter
March 3, 2014 LAW OFFICES OF WILLIAM RAWLINGS & ASSOCIATES 11576 So. State St. Bldg. 401 Draper, UT. 84202 Dear Mr. /Mrs. Rawlings: We wish to express our sincere gratitude for your guidance, integrity and support during this past 2 years. We know that you all are extremely busy but you did not let that…
Read moreBicycle for Two
Is it ever legal to ride a bike on a sidewalk? We have all done it. All of us who have kids have seen or encouraged them to do it. But is it legal? The short answer is yes and no depending on how old you are, and where you are doing it. Most people…
Read moreI call shotgun!
Passengers are frequently the innocent victims in most Utah automobile accidents. The responsible parties can include the driver of the vehicle in which you were a passenger, another driver on the road and even the manufacturer of the vehicles involved. Some of the most common causes included speeding, failure to yield, tailgating, improper lane changes…
Read moreDog Bites or Animal Attacks
If you or someone you know has been involved in a dog bite or animal attack in Utah, we can assist you with your claim. Our Salt Lake City dog bite lawyers will use our decades of experience to get your claim resolved. We never ask for money up front. We advance all fees and…
Read moreDistracted Driving: Cell Phone Really to Blame?
During the first quarter of last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated that 7,630 people died in traffic crashes on American streets. That was 910 more than the first quarter of the previous year which yielded a 13.5 percent increase! An increase in distracted driving, which kills about 3,000 people a year,…
Read more10 Ways To Help Improve Child Pedestrian Safety
Cars aren't the only things out there being hit by other cars. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were over 34,000 pedestrian fatalities last year in the United States. As adults, we understand the basics when it comes to safety and walking and crossing our streets. Our kids, however, can actually be…
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