Salt Lake City, UT — The law firm of Parker & McConkie, on behalf of the surviving spouse of Arthur “Afa” Folasa Ah Loo, welcomes the decision by Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill to file manslaughter charges against Matthew Scott Alder, the self-described “peacekeeper” who shot and killed Mr. Ah Loo during the […]
Read moreWho pays for your injuries when you slip on an icy Salt Lake City sidewalk? The answer depends on property ownership, snow removal timing, and whether the property owner followed Salt Lake City’s snow removal ordinance. Winter slip-and-fall accidents create unique legal challenges. Snow melts quickly, erasing evidence. Multiple parties might share responsibility, and Utah’s […]
Read moreWhen a semi-truck jackknifes on I-15 and shuts down lanes for hours, the crash doesn’t just injure people at the scene. It also strands commuters, disrupts deliveries, and drains revenue from nearby businesses. The obvious question follows: can those indirectly affected recover their lost wages or profits from the trucking company? The short answer usually […]
Read moreWhen a tractor-trailer jackknifes on I-15 through Midvale, two problems hit at once: getting medical care and figuring out who’s financially responsible. The treatment can’t wait; the liability fight takes time. Medical bills don’t wait after a truck jackknife on I-15 through Midvale. We line up immediate coverage through health insurance, PIP/MedPay, and provider holds […]
Read moreA 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 […]
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