Winter Motorcycle Crash Risks in Utah’s “Clear Day” Weather
Key Takeaways: Utah riders know winter doesn’t always mean deep snow and icy storms. In fact, some of the most dangerous motorcycle crashes happen on clear, sunny winter days, the kind of weather that encourages riders to pull the bike out of the garage for a quick trip or canyon loop. Winter riding conditions are […]
Hit by a Drunk Driver on New Year’s Eve? Here’s What You Need to Know
Key Takeaways: New Year’s Eve should be a night of celebration, but for far too many Utah families, it becomes a night marked by tragedy. Alcohol-related crashes surge across Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, and along the Wasatch Front as impaired drivers flood the roads after midnight. If you were hit by a drunk driver […]
Are Holiday Decorations Putting Your Family at Risk?
Key Takeaways: The holiday season brings joy, color, and celebration, but it also brings a surprising number of household accidents. From flickering string lights and overloaded outlets to unstable ladders and dried-out Christmas trees, holiday decorations can quickly turn from festive to dangerous. For many Utah families, November through January is the most hazardous time […]
Pedestrian Safety in Utah During Snow Season
Key Takeaways: When snow blankets Salt Lake City or Ogden, Utah transforms into a winter postcard. But for pedestrians, it can quickly become a hazard zone. Slick sidewalks, reduced visibility, and distracted drivers make winter one of the most dangerous times to walk near Utah’s roadways. At Steele Adams Hosman, we’ve seen firsthand how quickly […]
Elder Neglect Warning Signs to Watch This Holiday Season
Key Takeaways: The holidays are a time for family, gratitude, and connection. But for many Utah families with loved ones in long-term care facilities, this season can also bring difficult realizations. During Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year visits, relatives often notice troubling changes that hint at something more serious: elder neglect or nursing home abuse. […]
What to Know About Burn Injuries and Product Liability in Utah
Key Takeaways: As Utah homes grow colder and families gather indoors for the holidays, heaters, electric blankets, and festive cooking appliances become household essentials. Unfortunately, these same products can also pose serious dangers when they’re defective. Each winter, residents across Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Provo suffer severe burns caused by faulty electrical products, from […]
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and How to Protect Your Loved Ones
Key Takeaways Trusting a nursing home with your loved one’s care is an emotional decision. You expect compassionate staff, attentive medical support, and a safe, dignified environment. Unfortunately, not all long-term care facilities meet these expectations. In some Utah nursing homes, residents experience neglect, mistreatment, or outright abuse, often when they are the least able […]
Pedestrian Accidents in Utah: Who Is Liable?
Key Takeaways Walking is one of the simplest and most accessible ways to get around, but in Utah, it can also be dangerous. Whether you’re crossing 700 East in Salt Lake City, navigating downtown intersections, or walking through busy residential neighborhoods in West Jordan, Millcreek, or South Salt Lake, pedestrian accidents are alarmingly common. When […]
3 Reasons to Avoid Hand-Me-Down Car Seats
Key Takeaways Hand-me-down items are part of everyday family life. Baby clothes, toys, strollers, and even furniture get passed from one household to another. In Utah, where families are large and communities are close-knit, sharing items between siblings, cousins, and friends is common and often practical. But there is one baby item that should almost […]
How Utah’s Comparative Negligence Law Affects Your Claim
Key Takeaways Understanding Utah’s comparative negligence law is one of the most important steps in protecting your right to compensation after an accident. Whether you were hurt in a car crash on I-15, a slip and fall in Sugar House, a pedestrian accident along State Street, or a bicycle collision in Millcreek, fault matters, and […]
Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips for Families
Key Takeaways Halloween brings excitement, costumes, candy, and cherished memories for Utah families. Neighborhoods throughout Salt Lake City, Sugar House, West Jordan, Draper, and surrounding Wasatch Front communities fill with children moving from house to house, often after dark, often distracted, and often wearing dark costumes. Unfortunately, Halloween is also consistently ranked as one of […]
The Hidden Dangers of Thanksgiving Weekend Travel
Key Takeaways: Every November, Utah families pack their cars, load up on pies and luggage, and hit the road to reunite with loved ones. Thanksgiving weekend is one of the most anticipated times of the year, but it’s also one of the most dangerous. From Salt Lake City to St. George, the I-15 corridor becomes a […]