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Rear-ended in Layton by a driver on pills and now you think your papers will kill the claim
A painter on a Layton job site gets hit by a driver backing into the lane, suspects the driver was impaired, and is scared immigration status will wreck any claim.
ARTICLE by Roberto Vasquez
2026-03-27
my car got sideswiped on I-15 in Provo and I'm scared reporting it will expose my status
A Provo rideshare driver can still report a hit-and-run and make an insurance claim even if immigration status is a big fear, because the claim is about the crash, not citizenship.
ARTICLE by Kevin Musselman
2026-04-02
You can still prove an uninsured I-15 rear-end in Layton
A rear-end crash usually looks simple until the other driver has no insurance and every piece of proof starts disappearing within days.
ARTICLE by Travis Hunsaker
2026-03-25
Ogden bus crash, no insurance answer for months - can your own UM policy step in?
A city bus driver in Ogden got rear-ended into oncoming traffic and is stuck waiting while the insurer stalls on an uninsured or underinsured claim.
ARTICLE by Roberto Vasquez
2026-03-30
Layton pain after a dock-truck hit gets worse when the driver is uninsured
An EMT in Layton can still have several ways to get bills and lost wages covered after an uninsured delivery-truck crash, but the right claim depends on whether the wreck happened on duty, in a city rig, and on a public street.
ARTICLE by Janet Sorensen
2026-03-26
Fault in a Utah Construction Zone Rear-End Crash
What usually decides fault after a rear-end crash in a Utah work zone, and where drivers get burned when the other side blames lane shifts, sudden stops, or confusing traffic control.
ARTICLE by Travis Hunsaker
2026-03-20
Second trip to the doctor, and now the insurer cries "failure to mitigate"
A truck hit you on a public street, but the insurer is trying to turn treatment gaps, missed follow-ups, or going back to work into a reason not to pay.
ARTICLE by Janet Sorensen
2026-03-26
Utah Crosswalk Injury Claim During Pregnancy
In Utah, a driver saying "I didn't see you" does not erase crosswalk duties, but insurers will still hunt for any excuse to pin part of the crash on you and shrink what they pay.
ARTICLE by Travis Hunsaker
2026-02-18
currently not collectible status
What happens if you owe taxes but genuinely cannot afford to pay right now? Currently not collectible status is a temporary IRS classification that pauses active collection...
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How much does a late-found injury change a Utah U-turn settlement?
A West Valley City illegal U-turn crash can still lead to a real settlement months later, but the timing, medical proof, and deductions are where people get blindsided.
ARTICLE by Roberto Vasquez
2026-03-26
authentication
The mistake that catches people most often is thinking evidence is usable just because it exists. Before a photo, text message, medical record, video clip, or business log can...
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Can I sue the shuttle driver if I was working when it hit us?
No - the common answer, "workers' comp is your only option," is wrong in Utah if someone other than your employer or a co-worker caused the crash. If your employer sent you...
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trust fund recovery penalty
A trust fund recovery penalty is a personal penalty the IRS can assess against people who were responsible for collecting, accounting for, and paying over certain business...
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Is $18,000 a joke when the truck's data may vanish?
A busted intersection light can turn a truck wreck into a blame war fast, and a quick settlement offer usually means someone wants the electronic evidence gone.
ARTICLE by Roberto Vasquez
2026-03-27
What evidence do I need to prove Utah workers' comp retaliation after a work crash?
Everyone says retaliation is impossible to prove, but actually paper beats excuses if you have the right paper. Prove the injury was reported In Utah, the timeline matters....
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rideshare endorsement
Insurance companies and defense lawyers may point to a policy exclusion and argue there was no coverage because a driver was using a personal vehicle for paid app-based work....
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My brother was killed in Layton and now the insurer says the borrowed car wasn't covered
When a bicyclist is killed by a doored car in Layton, Utah, the fight is not just about fault - it's about who has the right to bring the case, what the estate can claim, and whether an insurance denial actually sticks.
ARTICLE by Roberto Vasquez
2026-03-23
Five over the limit doesn't let an insurer bury a bad Salt Lake lane-shift crash
A Utah high school athlete can still have a strong claim after a construction-zone crash even if speed is part of the argument, and "that's all the policy there is" may be a lie.
ARTICLE by Travis Hunsaker
2026-03-27
Years after my West Jordan work crash, can I still sue the other driver?
It depends: in Utah, your employer is usually off-limits, but a negligent third party may still be suable if the deadline has not run. If the crash happened while you were...
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IRS levy
People mix up an IRS levy with an IRS lien, and that mistake matters. A lien is a legal claim against your property because of unpaid tax debt. It attaches to what you own and...
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