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Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence

A Call for Action Inspired by Gabby Petito’s Tragic Story In the wake of heartbreaking domestic violence cases, including the widely publicized tragedy of Gabby Petito, advocates and law enforcement are working hard to protect victims from escalating abuse. Gabby Petito’s case—where she was strangled by a partner during what should have been an adventurous […]

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DUI crash in Salt Lake City

A reckless act of impaired driving led to a four-vehicle crash in downtown Salt Lake City on Friday night, resulting in an overturned car and the arrest of an 18-year-old driver. The collision occurred just before 9:00 p.m. at the intersection of 400 South and State Street. According to Salt Lake City Police, Cesar Rojas […]

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Pedestrian Accident Near Layton Elementary School

Layton, Utah – A heartbreaking pedestrian accident near Vae View Elementary School claimed the life of a crossing guard on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at the intersection of 1600 North and Main Street around 8:30 a.m., according to Layton Police Lt. Travis Lyman. The male crossing guard was struck by a vehicle and tragically […]

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Idaho Falls Fatal ATV Crash

A devastating accident has left the Idaho Falls community grieving after a fatal ATV crash claimed the life of Trena Reinhart, 48, and left her husband, Laurence “Jason” Reinhart, 49, with serious injuries. The couple, known for their love of the outdoors, had traveled to Arizona for a short vacation. On New Year’s Eve, December […]

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Chain-Reaction Crash on I-80 Claims Life of Beloved Tooele Man

A devastating chain-reaction crash on westbound I-80 on January 16 tragically took the life of Derek Lowe, a 47-year-old husband, brother-in-law, and uncle. The crash occurred during severe traffic congestion caused by two earlier accidents along the same stretch of highway. According to Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) Lt. Chamberlin Neff, traffic in both lanes was […]

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10-car pile-up on I-15 in Bluffdale Utah

A crash involving 10 vehicles forced the closure of all northbound lanes of I-15 at 14600 South in Bluffdale, Utah, on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The accident occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m. near the Point of the Mountain, when icy road conditions caused one or more vehicles to lose control and crash, setting off a […]

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Fiery Multi-Vehicle Collision on I-80 Leads to Tragedy

In a devastating event on Thursday evening, a severe accident on Interstate 80 resulted in the death of a 47-year-old Tooele man and left another driver seriously injured. The crash, involving five vehicles, occurred around 5:40 p.m. on the westbound lanes just before 7200 West, highlighting the dangers of congested highways. According to Utah Highway […]

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Ogden Preschool Worker Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of Child, Victim’s Family Files Civil Lawsuit Against Progressive Preschool.

https://kutv.com/news/2news-investigates/ogden-daycare-worker-tanner-wayne-dobson-pleads-guilty-to-child-sexual-exploitation

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Gabby Petito’s Family Files Appeal of Dismissal in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, UNITED STATES—December 20, 2024—The Petito family appealed their case to the Utah Supreme Court, taking the next step along the path of seeking justice for Gabby. Christine Durham—appellate counsel for the Petito family—provided the following statement: “The plaintiffs in this case, Gabby Petito’s family, are pursuing an appeal from the trial […]

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What’s the Difference Between an Attorney and a Trial Attorney?

Most personal injury claims settle out of court, with no trial necessary. The desirability of settlement is often the only issue that the opposing parties agree on. Sometimes, however, there is simply no avoiding a trial. If that happens, you’ll need an experienced trial attorney to represent you.  Personal injury cases most likely to go […]

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