Utah is one of 28 states that does not require helmets for all motorcycle riders (required for riders 21 years old and younger). But more than half of motorcycle accidents involving riders not wearing helmets are fatal. That is according to statistics recently highlighted by…
Recent studies indicate that cancer is surpassing heart disease as a leading cause of death across the United States. Breast cancer is a common form of cancer, affecting 1 out of every 8 women. Because of the pervasiveness of the disease, and in order to…
Deaths due to drug overdoses are an epidemic in Utah. But not all deaths are caused by illegal drugs. Many are also caused by prescription errors and improper pain management practices.
It’s something that many who regularly drive in Salt Lake City have anecdotally observed for years: Salt Lake City drivers are terrible. A recent Allstate Insurance’s America’s Best Drivers report confirms those observations. Here are the numbers: Salt Lake City is ranked 78 among the…
Gentamicin toxicity can result from medical malpractice and pharmacy negligence.
The claim for negligent credentialing in Utah medical malpractice raises some interesting legal issues for patients and their families.
Himalayan salt lamps have become very popular around the world, especially in eastern cultures where they originated. The reason they have become so popular, is because of claims of health benefits which range from air purification, increased blood circulation, increased cerebral serotonin levels, improved sleep,…
Staten Island Man Killed in Sayreville Crash After Trailer Detaches from Truck, Causing Multi-Vehicle Collision on Route 9 – Tragic multi-vehicle crash on Route 9 South claims life of James Gibbons, 58, from Staten Island. At Markhoff & Mittman, P.C., our Brooklyn accident injury attorneys…
Hayward, CA — A pedestrian crash claimed the life of a 30-year-old woman on Mission Boulevard, north of East Lewelling Boulevard, Saturday night, November 16, 2024, according to KTVU. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the collision occurred around 9:44 PM and involved a…
Sacramento, CA — According to CBS13, four people were injured in a multivehicle crash on Highway 50 near the Watt Avenue exit on the morning of Thursday, November 14, 2024. California Highway Patrol (CHP) investigators have not yet confirmed what caused the collision, but video…
