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Are you ready for the fun and festivities of the year’s end? Three of our favorite holidays close banks, empty schools, and leave work to be completed after the dwindling excitement. And while there are many joyful things happening, the festivities can be disrupted by drunk driving. Let’s make this year smarter and safer onRead more

When cars collide, the first question asked after confirming the health of passengers is, who is responsible? Self-driving cars test the limits of liability in the current legal framework, but even with manned vehicles, it’s important to eliminate uncertainties, and prove responsibility. The question goes: Whose fault is it if a self-driving car gets intoRead more

Auto enthusiast or not, most Americans still rely heavily upon roadways to perform necessary day-to-day activities. We’re lucky to escape the occasional reminder of risks. When accidents do happen, it can potentially be lifesaving to learn from them by looking at bad habits that have crept into personal practices, and replace them with methods thatRead more

We often come across clients in our practice who wait way too long to call us. They have been injured at work and don’t know either what they want to do or didn’t know they had a right to do something. It is a victim’s responsibility to reach out, and then a good worker’s compensationRead more

The last thing former professional tennis player James Blake thought when a man ran at him in front of his hotel was that he was going to be tackled to the ground. However, that’s what did happen, as Blake waited for a car to take him to the U.S. Open for a corporate appearance inRead more

Unfortunately another accident occurred in St. George, this one caused by a cyclist running a red light on 400 East and getting hit by a car. According to the St George News, the cyclist was cited for failure to stop at a red light. Not only that, but he was transported to Dixie Regional MedicalRead more

According to the St George News, two almost identical car accidents happened in the same busy Washington City intersection on the same day. Both crashes at Green Springs Drive and Telegraph Street involved pileups in the intersection that were caused by drivers running through red lights. All occupants were wearing seat belts and a coupleRead more

Anderson “The Spider” Silva is almost healed up and set to fight again at UFC 183 on January 31, 2015 in Las Vegas against Nick Diaz, in what’s expected to be a fight for the ages. “Stories like these inspire us to be better at what we do,” said 1LAW founder A. Jason Velez. “WeRead more

Most people at least know someone who has gotten food poisoning from a restaurant. Restaurants are supposed to adhere to strict health codes and any variance from that standard could cause food-borne illness in customers. Often restaurants do not have proper storage and/or refrigeration, and push older food to customers to get rid of theirRead more

Truck accidents are some of the worst accidents possible. Ask Tracy Morgan. His limo was rear-ended by a Wal-Mart truck driver who had been awake for 28 straight hours. The accident occurred on the New Jersey Turnpike in 2014, killing his friend and comedian James McNair as well as breaking some of Morgan’s bones andRead more

When you hear about wrong way accidents, they usually don’t involve much good news. Recently in Ogden, the fourth wrong way crash of the year on record in Utah involved drugs, alcohol and fatality. Sadly, this is a common tale when it comes to these kinds of catastrophic accidents. Drugs and alcohol are the mostRead more

It’s difficult to go far these days without seeing an advertisement for a personal injury law firm. All these options may seem confusing at first, but it’s important to understand what you’re getting yourself into when hiring a lawyer. A high quality personal injury lawyer supports you so that you can efficiently get the bestRead more

If a dog has ever bitten you, then you know what a traumatic experience it can actually be. Often, mental anguish, fear and PTSD are just as bad if not worse than the actual injury sustained. Below are some dog bite personal injury claim basics in Utah: The statute of limitations on filing a dogRead more

Another common personal injury case that we deal with is workplace injuries. Unfortunately, many people get injured on the job for many different reasons where their employer is negligent and liable for their employee’s damages. Below are 3 of the common workplace injuries that we see come through our 1LAW offices. Fatigue due to overexertion.Read more

A few decades ago, it was discovered that asbestos exposure has the ability to cause people to get sick and in the worst cases to die. This is a very serious issue that continues to plague people today. Construction companies began using asbestos for building because of its durability and fire resistance, but then itRead more

Slip and fall accidents are a common sub-category of personal injury law and claims. Whether you slipped in an icy supermarket parking lot, or fell because of a broken staircase in the building where you live, some cases lead to liability and others do not. So what cases commonly lead to liability? We’ll use slippingRead more

We’ve spoken at length in previous articles about legal terms and terms that a personal injury lawyer would use in the court of law. Below are five common personal injury legal terms that you should know if you ever find yourself in this unfortunate situation. Damages: any harm or injuries, mental or physical, caused byRead more

Anyone who has dealt with a personal injury knows what a daunting task recovering a claim can be. We understand that knowledge is king, and having a basic understanding of personal injury law terms will make working with a lawyer that much easier. Below are some common personal injury legal terms with definitions. If youRead more

1LAW has expanded its reach and is now offering the same great customer service and exceptional legal representation to residents of Southern California. 1LAW has opened up its first California office in San Clemente with the office headed by attorney Scott McDonald. Scott McDonald earned his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law whileRead more

UFC 185 is less than a week away and the fight world is getting ready for quite the card at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 1LAW will sponsor Sam Stout as he headlines the preliminary card against Ross Pearson on FX starting at 8pm ET. They don’t call him Sam “Hands of Stone”Read more

In the previous article, we spoke about examples of issues where a personal injury lawyer is necessary. Below are 3 more common examples. In these cases, it’s important to keep in mind that a lawyer will maximize the benefit from your personal injury claim based upon damages and severity. Medical malpractice. Any incompetence by aRead more

You’ve seen all the personal injury lawyer commercials on television. You can’t help but notice the faces of lawyers on billboards and even city benches all around town. Personal injury law is a big business and there are many lawyers vying to get that business from you. Before you get involved with any lawyer orRead more

Many people say and do the wrong things at the wrong times and put themselves in legal peril just because they were not sure about their rights. This is a common issue with some of our clients and we find that there’s a lot of unraveling that needs to occur before we can get toRead more

Here is installment number 8 of our basic legal terminology tutorial. Check these out and keep your eyes open for more in the future. Appeal Bond – If you appeal a decision, you need to pay the court the amount of court costs and damages to the other party. This is paid in case theRead more

MMA fight fans beware: UFC 182, the first PPV of 2015, might very well include the fight of the year. Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier don’t like each other. They aren’t pretending to hate each other to build hype and sell a fight. They legitimately would like nothing more than to shut the other upRead more

If you are a MMA fan and haven’t heard the name Conor McGregor, tune in to UFC Fight Night 59 this Saturday at the TD Garden in Boston for a surprise. There’s one thing we do know and that’s that Conor will have a lot to say before and after the fight. He goes headRead more

UFC 182 busted into our lives last Saturday from Las Vegas and we learned one very important thing: Jon Jones is still the man. All of the Jon Jones haters got their mouths shut once again. Daniel Cormier came in with not only a lot of hype, but the credentials to back it up. However,Read more

If you happened to catch UFC Fight Night on FOX this past Saturday, you saw Junior Dos Santos prevail in a slugfest over Stipe Miocic. In the co-main event, Rafael Dos Anjos took Nate Diaz to town in an easy unanimous decision. Dos Anjos has definitely earned his title shot. The schedule is just heatingRead more

When you’re such a talented fighter like Robbie Lawler, the sky’s the limit. The problem is that it’s easy to be talented, but difficult to actually make something of that talent. If you ever saw Robbie strike, you’d understand why his nickname is “Ruthless”. He was a human wrecking machine, but never won a UFCRead more

If you have been injured in a car accident, you have the right to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit depending on the situation. Below are 3 tips to follow if you’ve been injured in a car accident to help you maximize damages from your claim. Make sure a police report is filed. ThisRead more

Here is installment number 5 of our basic legal terminology tutorial. Check these out and keep your eyes open for more in the future. Foreclosure– When someone who owes debt on a property fails to pay that debt and the holder of the mortgage (i.e. bank) decides to sell the property and terminate the propertyRead more

After a very brief hiatus from their weekly scheduled fights, the UFC is back this Saturday with UFC 179: Jose Aldo versus Chad Mendes 2 for the featherweight title. The fight is live from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at 10pm on PPV, with the prelims live at 8pm on Fox Sports 1 and the earlyRead more

After a couple quiet weeks in the Octagon, the UFC will hold UFC Fight Night 47 from Bangor, ME, this Saturday, August 16. This marks the first ever event held in Maine and is a testament to the expansion and reach of the UFC. “The more states that the UFC reaches, the more people thatRead more

It’s not often that you will find a law firm that markets in such sports as Mixed Martial Arts and Motocross, but 1LAW is not like every other law firm. The Utah based law firm has used sports marketing to create brand awareness while simultaneously appealing to the loyal and avid fan bases of fast-risingRead more

VFD Marketing and 1LAW form exclusive marketing partnership. Operating in Utah and Nevada, 1LAW has long-earned its reputation as a trustworthy, reliable and efficient source for legal advice  1LAW’s personal approach, affordable pricing and transparency make it one of the fastest growing legal services companies in the southwest United States. VFD Marketing co-founder & managing partner John Fosco spokeRead more

If you like skateboarding watch this video, if you don’t like skateboarding find someone that does (possibly a child or grandchild) and watch this video. As my 5 year old best put it “he’s a really good skateboarder (complete with bottom lip out and head nodding).” This video teaches me that we are only limitedRead more

A lot of lawyers hold themselves out to be expert personal injury lawyers. Maybe because they have a lot of “experience” or run a ton of commercials on TV. This video demonstrates that not all “experts” are created equal. At 1LAW we have helped our clients recover millions of dollars after an auto accident orRead more

1LAW is proud to support Freestyle Athlete Jarryd McNeil and his bid for the Los Angeles X-Games. 1LAW DEDICATED PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS “We know why you ride” http://youtu.be/MSOrDKN9pDYRead more

To all our wives, mothers, sisters, daughters and other woman. You are beautiful! From your injury advocates at 1LAW http://instagram.com/p/adorzWyH1t/Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOVETHEREFS.ORG Launches in Honor of Slain Soccer Referee Ricardo Portillo Salt Lake City – 24 May 2013 – Shocked and saddened by the tragic and violent death of soccer referee Ricardo Portillo, 1LAW® continues its longstanding support of all Utahns, including its friends and neighbors in the Hispanic community, by rallying supportRead more

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A sign at the Birmingham airport fell on a family Friday, killing a 10-year-old boy and injuring other family members. Deputy Coroner Derrick Perryman said 10-year-old Luke Bresette was pronounced dead at Children’s of Alabama. Two other children were being treated there, and the mother, Heather Bresette, was taken to University Hospital,Read more

The state of California is warning its drivers about “drugged driving” after a statewide survey found that 1 in 7 drivers in the state of California are driving with some sort of controlled substance in their system, more than twice as many as the number of people who are driving with alcohol in their system. Read more

Derrek Lee Hager had just dropped off his girlfriend in the Texas Panhandle and was headed with four other friends to a nearby town to continue enjoying their spring break. But the teens never made it, dying in a fiery wreck near Dumas after the driver ran a stop sign and collided with a tankerRead more

Caleb Moore, who crashed in the finals of snowmobile freestyle at X Games Aspen last Thursday night, is in critical condition at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado.  “Caleb is not doing good at all,” Caleb’s grandfather Charles Moore told The Denver Post on Monday afternoon. “The prognosis is not good at all. It’sRead more

Utah Highway Patrol officers who were hit by vehicles Thursday during a blitzkrieg of freezing rain and major freeway pileups say they are lucky and grateful to escape with their lives. Troopers Kristopher Cope, David Brooke and Sterling Clark were each hit along I-15 and trooper Joshua Porter was hit near 1900 West in Farr WestRead more

SALT LAKE CITY – A Utah woman is critically injured but thankful to be alive after a boulder the size of a small car came loose from a cliff above her families house, crashing through her bedroom wall, and hitting her while she slept.  Wanda Denhalter has to eat out of a straw because herRead more

The Utah Highway Patrol is urging the states motorists and their passengers to make sure they are wearing there safety belts when riding in a car. “Buckle up” is a phrase that everyone has heard since we were a young kid but it seems like people are taking it for granted as they ride alongRead more

A Utah man is in critical condition after the car he was driving hit a concrete barrier.  The man was traveling on I-215 at speeds estimated over 100 miles per hour.  Some witnesses have told police investigators that the car driven by the injured man was passing them at speeds of up to 140 milesRead more

A 62-year-old seafood plant worker was cooked to death in an industrial accident in Southern California. The worker, who was identified as Jose Melena, had been employee for the past six years at Bumble Bee Foods in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. Erika Monterroza, a spokeswoman for the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, saidRead more

PLEASANT VIEW, UTAH An 11-year-old Pleasant View girl has passed away from the injures as a result of being impaled by a rod lying around in her families’ house. Nichole “Nikki” Clark has been hospitalized since Saturday afternoon but her condition has not improved; as of Monday her condition has taken a turn for theRead more

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