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Parker & McConkie Represent Widow in Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Fatal Salt Lake City Protest Shooting

Attorneys with Parker & McConkie Personal Injury Lawyers are representing the widow of Arthur “Afa” Folasa Ah Loo in a newly filed wrongful death lawsuit following the tragic shooting during the June 14, 2025 “No Kings” protest in downtown Salt Lake City. Ah Loo, a 39-year-old husband and father, was shot and killed while participating […]

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Common Spinal Cord Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents in the Salt Lake Valley

Riding a motorcycle along the high-speed corridors of the Salt Lake Valley demands total focus and quick reflexes. The rush of commuting on I-15 or cruising the Mountain View Corridor offers freedom, but it also exposes you to the risk of catastrophic injury.  When a negligent driver cuts you off or drifts into your lane, […]

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Idaho Falls Motorcycle Accidents: Can You Recover Damages Without a Helmet?

Riding a motorcycle along the Snake River on Riverside Drive offers a sense of freedom that defines the Idaho Falls lifestyle. For many adult riders, that freedom includes the choice to ride without a helmet.  While this choice is legal, it complicates your life significantly if a negligent driver turns left in front of you […]

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Bicycle vs. Pothole: A Guide to Suing Midvale City for Road Negligence

Riding a bicycle in Midvale requires more than just watching for cars. The road itself often poses the biggest threat. A gaping pothole on Center Street or a crumbling shoulder near the TRAX station can swallow a front wheel, sending a cyclist over the handlebars.  These accidents are not mere bad luck. They often result […]

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Unsafe Lane Changes and Motorcycle Crashes: A Growing Threat on Washington Boulevard in Ogden

Riding a motorcycle down Washington Boulevard, known locally as The Vard, requires hyper-vigilance. This historic street serves as Ogden’s main artery, but its multiple lanes and endless string of driveways create a gauntlet for riders. Drivers focused on finding a parking spot or rushing to Newgate Mall often fail to see the smaller profile of […]

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Doored in Downtown SLC? Your Legal Rights as a Salt Lake City Cyclist

Cycling through downtown Salt Lake City is often the fastest way to navigate the grid during rush hour. However, riding in the bike lanes on 300 South or maneuvering through the congestion on Main Street exposes you to a unique urban hazard: the car door.  A dooring accident happens instantly. A parked driver swings their […]

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Left-Turn Motorcycle Accidents: Proving Negligence at Idaho Falls Intersections

Riders in Idaho Falls face a unique paradox: the wide, open roads beckon with the promise of adventure, but the bustling intersections along 17th Street and Yellowstone Highway present a hidden gauntlet.  Here, the biggest threat isn’t a patch of gravel or a sudden storm, but a driver looking right through you. Left-turn motorcycle accidents […]

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Underride Accidents on I-15 in Provo: A Detailed Look at Truck Safety Regulations

The drive along I-15 through Provo is a daily routine for thousands, passing the Brigham Young University exit or merging near the Provo Center Street interchange. However, when traffic slows suddenly, this routine can turn deadly.  An underride accident occurs when a smaller passenger vehicle crashes into the rear or side of a semi-trailer and […]

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Is Lane Filtering Legal in Provo? What Every Motorcyclist Should Understand About Liability

Riding a motorcycle in Provo often means sitting in gridlock on University Avenue or waiting through multiple light cycles near BYU. Utah law has recently changed to allow lane filtering, providing riders with a means to escape congestion and enhance their safety.  However, confusion persists among both drivers and riders about what is actually permitted. […]

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Brake Failure in Mountainous Terrain: Truck Accident Liability on US-189 near Provo Canyon

The drive through Provo Canyon on US-189 offers stunning scenery, but for commercial trucks, it presents a treacherous test of mechanical endurance. The steep grades and winding turns near Vivian Park place extreme stress on the braking systems of fully loaded 18-wheelers.  When a truck’s brakes overheat and fail on this descent, the runaway vehicle […]

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