Utah Personal Injury Law Firm Blog

A Head Start bus transpoting children to school just north of Gunnison on SR 28 in Sanpete County collided with a car and semi truck Tuesday morning October 28, 2008 according to a KUTV report.

A man driving a Ford Taurus made a U-turn and collided with the school bus, causing the bus to lose control, enter oncomming traffic and hit a semi truck traveling the opposite direction.

Five children were in the bus at the time of the accident and were transported to the local hospital. Fortunately, the bus had seat belts for the children, so their injuries were not fatal. The bus driver sustained the most serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Gunnison Valley Hospital.

We wish the children and this bus driver a full recovery. It appears the bus driver will have extensive medical bills and even lost wages following this accident. Although, the driver was working and qualifies for workers compensation coverage, additional claims are available.

What most people do not know is that although Workers Compensation will likely cover the medical bills and lost wages, the bus driver can make a personal injury claim since this accident was caused by the negligent driver of the Ford Taurus. Personal injury claims are typically better than workers compensation claims as they allow for full recovery of damages compared to a small percentage under workers compensation. Since this accident was the result of another party’s negligence, this victim would be well served to consult a Utah Personal Injury Attorney or obtain a free copy of my book "7 Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Utah Accident Case."

I-15 was shut down near Lindon the evening of October 24, 2008, when a honda civic traveling southbound ran into the back of a semi truck. The passenger in the car died and the driver was life flighted to a local hospital in critical condition.

Police are still investigating this accident, the cause is still unknown.

A car accident on October 23, 2008 during morning rush hour closed down 9000 South near 500 West.

A Midvale man died Thursday morning when his car crossed the center line in Sandy and hit another car head-on, police said. The truck driver was taken to Intermountain Medical Center suffering from chest injuries,

William Phillips and his wife were flying a small plane near Parowan, Utah when the plane started to have engine problems. Phillips tried to return to the airport, but the plane crashed a mile north of it.

William Phillips died in the accident and his wife was severely injured. It appears this plane crash never should have happened and the manufacturer could possibly be responsible.

Deseret news reported that the number of people who have died from motorcycle accidents in 2008 is currently at 32. This is 9 more than all of 2007. High gas prices has resulted in a 27% increase in motorcyle licensing and registration, which in turn means more bikes on the roads.

Please keep a look-out for motorcycles and scooters while driving on our Utah roads.

Virginia medical malpractice and personal injury lawyer, Ben Glass educates Virginia car accident victims about how important it is to obtain information about car accident and medical malpractice claims before signing anything.

Insurance companies have trained their claims adjustors to immediately contact car accident vitims to secure information and even settle the claims as quickly as possible. Since most people have never been involved in an accident before, it is important to kindly tell the insurance companies you are not ready to talk to them and then educate yourself about insurance claims and your rights by talking to a personal injury lawyer or obtaining a copy of a free accident book.

Acccoridng to a KSL Report, Man In Wheelchair Hit By Car, an elderly gentelman was crossing the street in his wheelchair near 6200 South and 5400 West when an oncoming car failed to keep a proper lookout and hit the man and wheelchair. The man was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition.

According to the Daily Herald report, 23 year-old Man Dies After Motorcycle Accident In Provo, Joshua Benson from Provo, Utah was riding his motorcycle west on 800 North when the driver of car turned left onto 300 West in front of Joshua Benson, causing Benson to hit the car.

Sadly Joshua Benson did not survive this tragic accident. I offer my deepest condolences to Joshua's family.

The police are still investigating this accident, but clearly the driver of the car is fully responsible for turning left and not keeping a proper lookout. As gas prices have increased so have the use of motorcycles and scooters, especially around universities and colleges.

When motor vehicles collide with motorcycles, it is always serious, and often deadly. Utah Department of Public Safety has made extensive efforts to educate the public about motorcycles on the roads. They wrote a brochure, “Share the Road, Start Seeing Motorcycles” and note that approximately 75% of all motorcycle crashes involve a motor vehicle, and 67% of these crashes were caused by the motorist failing to yield the right-of-way to the motorcyclist.

Everyone should read this brochure and follow their SEE program while traveling on Utah roads. S- Search for factors in the area, search for oncoming traffic, motorcycles, pedestrians, etc. E- Evaluate the potential risk and options. Think about your time and space requirements to maintain a margin of safety. E- Execute with control and precision. Don’t make a maneuver unless it can be done safely.

Utah Attorney Kenneth L. Christensen has written a new book titled, “Seven Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Utah Accident Case.” Written to help level the playing field between insurance companies and accident victims, Seven Biggest Mistakes teaches readers what to do in the event that they are injured in a Utah accident.

The book addresses the beliefs that Attorney Christensen built his firm on. “I created The Christensen Law Firm, PLLC because I believe Utah residents deserve more than what the TV law firms offer,” Attorney Christensen said. “If we accept your case, we will aggressively represent you, keep you up to date on what is happening in your case, and give you advice as to whether you should settle or go to trial.”

The book is set up in an easy-to-read format, and is offered free to Utah residents. Even insurance adjustors can’t ignore the importance of reading this book. Former Allstate Insurance adjustor, Chad Despain stated, “No one should talk to an insurance adjuster or hire an attorney until they’ve read this book.”

If you have been the victims of an accident, be sure to get your free copy of "The Seven Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Utah Accident Case" to ensure you do not become a victim of common traps set by insurance companies and their adjustors.

According to KSL News, a white car and a GMC suburban were stopped at light at 3300 South and 500 West in South Salt Lake City on October 3, 2008 when a Jeep slammed into the back of them at a high rate of speed, causing the suburban to flip on its side. The police believe the driver of the Jeep was driving while intoxicated.

Since Sandy has become the fifth largest city in Utah, car accidents are a daily occurence. If you have ever been in an accident, then you know first hand how it can be an extremely confusing and frustrating time. Deciding whether to hire a lawyer and even choosing the right lawyer can also be difficult. That is why I wrote the book “7 Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Utah Accident Case.” This book answers numerous questions my clients wished they would have known immediately after an accident. A former Allstate Insurance adjuster said that “no one should talk to an insurance adjustor or hire an attorney until they’ve read this book.” This book is free to Utah residents, just visit www.UtahAccidentBook.com to obtain your free copy.

The Sandy City accident attorneys at the Christensen Law Firm represent injured persons and their families. This is all we do. .

Whether you were hurt in a Sandy City car accident, suffered a brain injury, or even were the victim of a dog bite, Kenneth L. Christensen and the top personal injury lawyers in Utah are ready to represent the interests of you and your family.

We do NOT charge a fee until there has been a monetary recovery in our client’s case and we advance all costs and expenses. Unlike most law firms, we do not take every case that comes through the door. We limit the amount of cases we take to ensure all our clients receive the personal attention they need and deserve during a difficult and confusing time.

All consultations, whether at our offices, your home or in a hospital room, are free. Call the experienced Sandy City accident attorneys at the Christensen Law Firm today at (801) 506-0800.