What Are Utah's Motorcycle, Scooter and Moped License Laws

House Bill 72S1 (passed in 2008) repeals all class M licenses as of July 1, 2008.Also, new restrictions for Motorcycle endorsement permit holders. For more information click here (http://www.utahjusticelaw.com/docs/Motorcycle%20Web%20Info.pdf). Effective July 8, 2008, a new rule will be in place which will require all new motorcycle riders to be restricted to riding a motorcycle based on the cc size of the motorcycle upon which the rider is tested. The following 3 restrictions will be used: O = 90 cc or less Motorcycle2 = 249 cc or less Motorcycle3 = 649 cc or less Motorcycle If you are tested on a motorcycle 650 cc...

If you had salmonella poisoning, how would you know?

Food poisoning from strains of E. coli is less common in the United States than salmonella, a bacteria that has caused more than 1,000 infections in a recent outbreak since April, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (http://www.cdc.gov). Tomatoes have been implicated in this outbreak, but many other foods, such as raw meat and poultry, can spread salmonella and other kinds of bacteria.

What should I know if I don't hire an attorney for my personal injury case?

Don’t buy the “nice guy” routine! Many insurance companies talk to you respectfully, soothingly even, in order to gain your trust and get you to divulge information pertinent to your personal injury claim. Often, the “nice guy” approach is a ploy to string you along until the statute of limitations runs out on your case or to elicit information from you that they can use to build a case against you. Insurance companies often make oral promises they don’t keep. For instance, the insurance adjuster might say something like, “Allow us to tape record your recollection of the accident. That way, we can...

What are my rights if I have suffered a personal injury?

If you’ve been injured through the negligence of another person or a company, you have the right to compensation. The process of collecting that compensation, however, relies on a series of other rights. Your Personal Injury Lawyer First and foremost, you have the right to hire the personal injury lawyer of your choosing. This includes the right NOT to deal directly with the other party’s insurance company. Many of your other rights are best protected by exercising this right wisely, since your attorney will be the primary champion of your rights. In choosing an attorney, you should seek someone who will: Show you...

How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

The value of your personal injury case depends on:

Do I need an attorney?

Do I need an attorney? When you or your loved one suffer an injury as the result of somebody else's action, most people would expect that the at-fault person would compensate you for your injury. In fact, most of us plan ahead for this very situation and we purchase liability insurance that we expect will pay others for our mistakes. Unfortunately, insurance companies rarely do the right thing and offer a fair settlement. Instead, insurance companies profit from under paying injury victims. Insurance companies and their lawyers also know the governing law backwards and forwards, and they know that most non-attorneys...

How much does a personal injury attorney cost?

What Does Automobile Insurance Cover?

Since I graduated from law school I have represented thousands of people that have been injured in automobile accidents.  When I am hired to help these people, one of the first things I ask my new clients about is their insurance policy.  Usually, the new client is surprised and they inquire why their insurance is even involved.  As I explain the claim process and the Utah tort system they understand but they usually become concerned because now they wonder how good their own coverage is.  At that time, I usually climb up on my soap box and give a little lesson...

Is Small Claims Court the Answer to Your Automobile Accident?

Is Small Claims Court the Answer?  Is Small Claims Court the Answer to Your Automobile Accident?  Our Experienced Personal Injury Attorney Answers. Often, when I am first contacted by someone about an automobile accident, they are looking help with the property damage to their vehicle.  I have heard the same story thousands of times: “the insurance company doesn’t want to pay for my property damage.”  Many times people ass if they can sue the insurance company in small claims court.  You should always talk with an experienced attorney before making this decision. If you file in small claims court on the property...

What are Utah No Fault Insurance Benefits?

Personal Injury Protection and No Fault coverage, PIP, also called MedPay for motorcycles, in required Utah insurance coverage that pays for medical expenses you and your passengers incur because of injury in a motor vehicle accident, regardless of fault. Coverage amounts available vary from company to company.  Utah law mandates carrying no less than $3,000.00 PIP coverage per person, I suggest $10,000 PIP limits per person unless you have no health insurance in which case I recommend more.  PIP can usually be purchased in amounts uo to $100,000 per person.  PIP insurance is part of No Fault insurance coverage.  This coverage...

How Do You Handle Vehilce Accident Property Damage Insurance Claims?

 WHAT TO DO ABOUT PROPERTY DAMAGE TO YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR OTHER VEHICLE 1.      If the at-fault driver is insured, you may collect from his/her insurance company directly.  If the at-fault driver was uninsured, you may collect from your own insurance if you have Collision / Comprehensive coverage or Uninsured Motorist (index.php?option=com_content view=article id=307 Itemid=74) Property Damage (UMPD) coverage. If you had no Collision Comprehensive or UMPD insurance, unfortunately, you must arrange to pay for your own vehicle damage.  Whatever you do, don’t try to collect personally from the other driver without involving an attorney.  Insurance companies have argued that acceptance of...

How Do You Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

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What is Insurance Bad Faith?

Insurance bad faith refers to a claim that an insured person has against an insurance company for bad acts. Under the law of nearly every U.S. jurisdiction, Insurance companies owe a duty of good faith in dealing with the persons they insure. If they violate that obligation, many states allow the insured person (or policyholder ) to sue the insurance company. Historical background Most laws regulating the insurance industry in the U.S. are state-specific. Beginning in the 1970's in California, courts began to hold that policyholders could sue insurance companies that acted in bad faith. Other states began to...

Where Can I Find An Attorney?

You can find the names of attorneys from a variety of sources. You may seek advice from friends, or from your doctor or another health care professional. You may look in the Yellow Pages, online or the State Bar. There are many ways to seek a personal injury attorney, but there are no magic answers to finding a good attorney. We suggest that you personally meet whomever you are going to hire, not just a paralegal, to make sure they are right attorney for you and your case. Contact our attorney if you have questions about where you can find...