Jardine Law Blog

It is that time of year again when the weather gets colder, the sun hides for longer amounts of time, and the rain turns into that beautiful white fluff of snow. In Utah the snow falls often and in great amounts. This great state holds the record for the snowiest winter of around 80 inches … CONTINUE READING

The death of any family member is tragic regardless of how it happened. However, there are certain kinds of deaths that are harder to accept. Those kinds are the ones that are of a wrongful death. Legally, wrongful death means when a person dies due to the gross negligence of a person or a party. … CONTINUE READING

Ever had a Lyft ride that was so scary you were glad to be alive after it was over or after it was cut short? That’s what happened to a West Jordan woman and her friends when they requested a ride via Lyft after a night out on a Sunday morning. The group of friends … CONTINUE READING

As much as we hate to admit it, smartphones and distracted driving are actually one of the leading causes of car accidents in the United States. If this sentence alone was not enough to encourage you to put away your phone and focus on the road, then consider the following statistics. Did you know? In … CONTINUE READING

Is your child begging you to take him or her to the nearest trampoline park? Do not be quick to say yes, as there are a plethora of safety risks and health hazards that needed to be taken into consideration. I know what you are thinking. “I cannot think of a better way of spending … CONTINUE READING

Contrary to the popular belief, snowmobiles are not one of the safest means of transportation. Taking a snowmobile for a ride in Utah can be a wonderful and picturesque experience, which is why many people all across the state hop on snowmobiles to get closer to nature. But riding a snowmobile can lead to a … CONTINUE READING

Large commercial vehicles like dump trucks can be deadly forces on the road, especially if drugs and/or alcohol are involved. Such a scenario played out in Heber, Utah, on October 20, 2018, when a dump truck traveling westbound crossed the highway median, striking an oncoming pickup truck in the opposite eastbound lane. Six men traveling … CONTINUE READING

Let’s imagine the following scenario. You slipped on a wet floor and fell when there was no “Wet Floor” sign in sight. So now you are thinking, “The property owner and/or his/her employees were definitely negligent because they failed to warn me about the dangerous condition.” And right when you are thinking, “Establishing the property … CONTINUE READING

There are certain roads in Utah on which you are more likely to witness a car accident when passing by. But just because you were not injured in the car crash yourself, you may not be as lucky the next time. The irony is that you could even get injured at the same location some … CONTINUE READING

At the end of August, Utah news stations reported that two motorcycle riders were killed due to accidents on Utah roads. With these deaths, the total number of motorcyclists dying in crashes in 2018 was up to 40. According to the news, the first accident happened when a Toyota Tacoma was turning left and hit … CONTINUE READING