A driver hits you while you’re crossing the street. You suffered serious injuries and mounting medical bills. Then the insurance adjuster calls with news that stops you cold: they’re assigning you 40% of the fault because you were jaywalking. Does this eliminate your right to compensation? Many pedestrians in this situation assume that any fault […]
Read moreWhen tractor-trailers drift or jackknife on I-15 near Fort Union, fatigue is often the invisible cause. Federal hours-of-service limits exist to prevent that, but violations happen on this long-haul corridor. If you suspect fatigue, act fast: preserve the electronic logging device (ELD) and engine control module (ECM) data before routine data cycles wipe it. Parker […]
Read moreUtah’s no-fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) minimum is $3,000 per person, per accident. In real life, a single emergency room visit with diagnostic imaging can hit or exceed that amount, pushing bills onto you unless other coverage applies. When reasonable medical expenses surpass $3,000 or another qualifying condition is present, you cross Utah’s “serious injury […]
Read moreA driver waves you across Fort Union Boulevard. You step into the crosswalk, trusting their gesture. Then a second vehicle in the next lane strikes you before you see it coming. This scenario is often called a “courtesy trap” in pedestrian safety discussions, and it happens more often than most Midvale residents realize. When one […]
Read moreThe trucking company that caused your accident just filed for bankruptcy. Your lawsuit is frozen. Your attorney says they can’t proceed. You’re panicking—will you get anything for your catastrophic injuries? The answer is usually yes—depending on coverage, court orders, and policy limits—but you must act quickly. Federal bankruptcy law creates barriers, but careful navigation of […]
Read moreIt’s a common scenario: a fully-loaded semi-truck descending I-80 through Parleys Canyon can’t slow down. The brakes, overheated from the steep descent, provide less stopping power with each application. At the bottom of the canyon, the truck crashes into stopped traffic. Now comes the complex question: Who bears responsibility? Was this brake failure caused by […]
Read moreGovernmental immunity protects the Utah Transit Authority in most situations, but Utah law recognizes specific exceptions that can allow TRAX pedestrian claims to proceed. The most common path is proving a dangerous or defective condition on UTA property and that UTA had notice and failed to fix it. Act fast: you have only one year […]
Read moreTRAX pedestrian accidents differ from standard vehicle collisions. The Utah Transit Authority operates under governmental immunity rules that change how you file claims, when you must act, and what compensation you might recover. Effective TRAX claims apply transit rules and the Governmental Immunity Act’s deadlines to preserve your rights and build liability against the correct […]
Read moreThree weeks after your I-15 truck crash near Fort Union, an adjuster offers $45,000. With bills piling up, it’s tempting. However, the speed should worry you. Early offers miss the pieces that drive real value. Parker & McConkie evaluates truck accident settlement offers throughout Midvale and the I-15 corridor. We review what initial offers overlook, […]
Read moreA commercial truck struck your vehicle in a construction zone near downtown Salt Lake City. Signs warned drivers: “Work Zone Ahead,” “Reduced Speed 45 MPH,” “Fines Doubled,” “Workers Present.” The truck driver ignored them all. Now you’re facing serious injuries and mounting bills, and you’re wondering: do those “enhanced penalties” help your injury case? The […]
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