It’s a lot of fun going to and from the homes of friends and family during the holiday season. We engage in memorable activities, feast upon delicious dishes, and follow or establish new traditions. The last thing expected is an accident to dampen holiday festivities. What happens when an accident happens? The following Q&A willRead more
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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
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
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
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
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
1LAW sponsored Robbie Lawler and Travis Browne both had huge wins at UFC 181 this past Saturday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Robbie, a fan favorite and one of the last members of the “old school” UFC guard squeaked out a split decision against Johny Hendricks to win the welterweight titleRead more
We learned two very important things from UFC Fight Night 55 and UFC Fight Night 56, both this past Saturday: Michael Bisping, though popular, is well beyond his prime as a fighter and Ovince St. Preux’s stock is on the rise. Michael Bisping tapped out to Luke Rockhold in the second round of the UFCRead more
The parallels between UFC fighters and 1LAW are the main reason why you often find our name in the Octagon on fighter’s apparel and banners. They show the fight, discipline and desire that we aspire to for all of our clients. This past Saturday’s main event was a perfect example of a great UFC fight.Read more
When Robbie Lawler defeated Matt Brown with that beautiful 1LAW hat on his head, everyone was thinking the same thing: Bring on Hendricks vs. Lawler II. In their first fight, Johny Hendricks squeaked out a unanimous decision to win the fight and the vacant welterweight title. On Saturday, December 6, live from the Mandalay BayRead more
UFC Fight Night 54 continued 1LAW’s tradition of sponsoring big winners when Rory MacDonald defeated Tarec Saffiedine with a decisive third round knockout. Will the UFC pay off this popular star with a title shot at the winner of Welterweight champion Johny Hendricks versus Robbie Lawler in their upcoming rematch? We believe he’s ready toRead more
UFC 178 was worth every penny spent at the gate and on PPV this past Saturday at the MGM Grand Gardens Arena in Las Vegas. As a sponsor of UFC fighters, the 1LAW family loves an epic event. Like was widely predicted, the main event was the least interesting of the top fights on theRead more
Here at 1LAW, we see all the fights from the best to the worst. Some fight cards are packed with hype, and then there are events like UFC 178 this Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. You can catch the main card starting at 10pm ET on PPV, theRead more
As a UFC fighter partner, when UFC spreads its wings to other countries and continents, 1LAW spreads its wings. The best lawyer in Richfield, Utah may not pertain to a Japanese crowd, but the 1LAW name is spreading across the United States rapidly. UFC Fight Night 52 took place last Saturday night in Tokyo, Japan,Read more
1LAW sponsored Andrei Arlovski showed us this past weekend that his tank is definitely not running out of gas. Arlovski knocked out Antonio “Big Foot” Silva in the first round, shocking the pro-Brazilian crowd in Brasilia this past Saturday at UFC Fight Night 51. There were many doubters before this fight, and Andrei made themRead more
Last Friday, UFC Fight Night 50 took place, live from Mashantucket, CT at the beautiful Foxwoods Resort and Casino. The MMA fight fan public got a free treat, with a card filled with solid fights. Joe Lauzon, the almost local favorite fighting out of Massachusetts, took care of Michael Chiesa with ease. This was anRead more
1LAW is proud to announce that their sponsored fighter Derek Brunson won this past Saturday at UFC 177, live from Sacramento, CA. While not looking as sharp as he’s capable of, he found a way to win the decision and move himself up the rankings ladder. Look for Derek to re-focus himself in his pursuitRead more
1LAW is proud to announce that they will sponsor Derek Brunson at this Saturday’s UFC 177 PPV, live from Sacramento, CA. You can watch the preliminary fights headlined by Brunson on Fox Sports 1 starting at 8pm ET. The main card can be purchased on PPV and starts at 10pm ET and features welterweight champRead more
In the upset of the night, 1LAW sponsored Rafael Dos Anjos made quick work out of #1 lightweight contender Benson Henderson with a first round knockout at UFC Fight Night 49 this past Saturday in Tulsa, OK. Henderson was a heavy favorite, so when Dos Anjos buckled Henderson’s knees about halfway through the first roundRead more
1LAW is proud to announce their sponsorship of Rafael Dos Anjos at this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 49, live in Tulsa, OK and televised nationally on Fox Sports 1 starting at 10pm ET for the main card. Dos Anjos, who is the #5 ranked UFC lightweight, will fight in the main event against #1 contender Benson Henderson.Read more
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier might need some law support after they brawled during an August 4press conference at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to promote their September 27 light heavyweight title fight at UFC 178. Cormier stepped in for the injured Alexander Gustafsson, and there’s obviously no love lost between him and Jones.Read 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
Rejuvenated Robbie Lawler Ready for Title Rematch When you run your business like a family, nothing makes you prouder than when a member of your team excels and succeeds. And that’s how we feel here at 1LAW, to see Robbie Lawler get better with age, and earn his shot at the welterweight title once again.Read more
If you happened to catch UFC Fight Night this weekend from San Jose, CA, you would have noticed the 1LAW logo on Robbie Lawler’s hat and banner as well as Clay Guida’s shorts and banner. And man did Robbie show us his what he’s made of, defeating Matt Brown in a 5 round unanimous decision.Read more
1LAW is proud to announce the sponsorships of both Clay Guida and Robbie Lawler at this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night, live from San Jose, CA and televised nationally on Fox starting at 8pm ET. “Both fighter’s toughness and desire are similar to 1LAW’s legal services,” said 1LAW founding partner Jason Velez. “In our attempt toRead 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
Check out Team 1LAW member Travis “Hapa” Brown at the weigh-ins for UFC 168. Be sure to check out the prelim fights on Fox Sports 1 @ 8pm EST/5 pm PST and UFC 168 on PPV. This promises to be the show of the year. Shout out to Trav, Coach Mike and Coach Greg andRead more
Help us grow social and we’ll reward you. Want to win a Target Gift card? We need to get going on Google+. Follow this link to add us to your circles: https://plus.google.com/b/111287063272055263868 We will give away (1) $50 Target gift card every 24 hours over this weekend. Winner to be selected from people that addRead more
Check out Team 1LAW member Erik “Goyito” Perez at the weigh-ins for UFC 167. Be sure to check out the prelim fights on Fox Sports 1 @ 8pm EST/5 pm PST. Much love to Erik and his family as he prepares for a battle tonight!. 1LAW Personal Injury lawyers serving your lifestyle.Read more
Did you know that there is a connection between 1LAW and the beloved musical group The Piano Guys. Well there is. Jason Velez met Paul Anderson while volunteering at a youth musical contest held at Paul’s shop. Jason approached Paul for an opportunity to support The Piano Guys and the window of opportunity presented itselfRead more
1LAW is actively involved in the running scene in St. George Utah as the main sponsor of the Dogtown Half Marathon for three years running (forgive the pun). 1LAW is proud to announce the 1LAW Triple Crown series. The Triple Crown comprises of 3 half marathons: the Snow Canyon, the St. George and the Dogtown.Read more
Do you want to go to the Monster Energy Cup? 1LAW your dedicated injury lawyers have tickets with pit passes and a meet and greet with Freestyle Pro and Team 1LAW rider Jarryd “Jazza” McNeil. It is easy “Like” us on Facebook and tell us what you like to ride, share the post to getRead more
This is what it looks like when your team is down 3-2 in the 8th inning and Juan Uribe nails a 2 run homer. Video is shaky and crazy but sound is spectacular. I hope you enjoy. #ilovelaRead more
We at 1LAW are proud to join the I am ABLE movement started in St George. The 1st event took place this weekend at the St George marathon with over 100 participants. We love supporting our community and the opportunity St George city gave us to be part of a great event. For more infoRead more
Who wants to go to NASCAR this weekend? 2 tickets to the Smith’s 350 for Saturday Sept 28, 2013. This is a short contest, winner will be announce today at 12:00 noon MST. Email your favorite NASCAR driver to [email protected] or post on our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/1LAW/125478697509151 Good luck and Happy Racing!Read more
1LAW is proud to team up with KUTV Channel 2 and KMYU to bring you High School Football televised every friday night this season. 1LAW your dedicated and personal injury lawyers supports the Utah High School Athletic community “like” us on Facebook to show your support for High School Athletics! https://www.facebook.com/pages/1LAW/125478697509151 Read 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
In this country men and women serve to protect and keep us safe. Take time this 4th of July to thank a Fire, Police or other first responder for their service. Thank you John “Scupe” Recalde and Firehouse #10 SLC, UT from 1LAW! https://www.facebook.com/InMemoryOfPrescottFirefightersLost6302013Read 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
Safety is a great substitute for stupidity. Think twice before you make your next viral video. As always we are looking out for you here in Salt Lake City and St. George Utah. Protect yourself from personal injury! Read 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
A San Diego couple learns how hard it is to drive their brand new $250,000 sports car. The newly minted Lamborghini owner found out mere hours after finishing signing the paperwork on there brand new Lamborghini Murcielago. According to 10News in La Jolla, California, a man and a woman were seen fleeing the scene afterRead more
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A private jet apparently experiencing mechanical trouble crashed Sunday in a northern Indiana neighborhood, hitting three homes and killing two people aboard the plane, authorities said. The crash injured two other people aboard theBeechcraft Premier I twin-jet and one person on the ground, South Bend Assistant Fire Chief John Corthier saidRead more
Samuel Levine, a junior at the University of Southern California, died in an accident while he was on spring break in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the university announced. He was 22. According to KTLA 5, the USC student died Tuesday after falling from the sixth-floor balcony of his hotel room. Mexican police said Levine diedRead more
Two people, including pro football player Donte Stallworth, were hospitalized Saturday after the hot air balloon they were riding in crashed into power lines in Miami, police said. The third passenger in the balloon who was the ballons operator was not injured. Police responded to calls at around 10 a.m. about the basket of theRead 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
Fatal accidents involving a car and a pedestrian accounted for 14 percent of crash-related fatalities in the state of Utah in the year 2011, reaching the highest rate since 2002. Fatal crashes have increased by 15 percent over that time. The Utah Department of Public Safety recently released its annual crash report, breaking down incidents,Read more
Six teenagers were killed and two other people were injured when the SUV they were in struck a guardrail, turned over and went into a pond, officials said. The single-vehicle accident took place in northeastern Ohio, on Sunday morning, according to Lt. Anne Ralston of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. The teens, age 14Read more
A midnight car crash in New York killed two expectant parents who were heading to the hospital on Sunday. Their baby was rescued from her dead mother’s womb by Cesarean section and is in critical condition, police say. Nathan and Raizy Glauber, both 21, were riding in a livery cab in Brooklyn. A BMW, crashedRead more
ST. GEORGE Utah a man is dead and a woman is injured after being hit by a car Monday while walking down a sidewalk in St. George. Police responded to a traffic accident Monday shortly after 9 a.m. A vehicle headed southbound on Dixie Drive had rear-ended another southbound vehicle, causing the front vehicle toRead 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
Jeffrey Lloyd Bascom has been ordered to stand trial for automobile homicide. Jeffrey Lloyd Bascom, 28, was charged with second-degree felony automobile homicide and obstructing justice, a third-degree felony, in connection with the Sept. 3 death of 15-year-old Tommy Clark. Bascom was ordered to stand trial on the automobile homicide charge in 8th District Court.Read more
PROVO CANYON — After an ice climbing accident, a woman was left badly injured and a man climbing with her also sustained injury. The woman, along with a male friend, were climbing in the popular area known as the “Stairway to Heaven” about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday when she fell about 40 feet. Provo Fire BattalionRead 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
LINCOLN Neb. — A man drove through the front door of a restaurant Wednesday. The man, described as elderly by Lincoln’s fire chief, crashed through the front doors of Valentino’s Pizza just before noon on Wednesday. Once his car was through the doors, he ordered a pizza from inside his car. “He was gonna goRead more
West Valley City, Utah – In what could’ve been a tragic event amounted into a 26-year-old intoxicated women getting a citation with a possibility of a DUI after she drove her car through a garage, causing tens of thousand of dollars in damage. At about 10:30 am a woman missed a turn at the intersectionRead more
A pregnant Toledo, Ohio woman was killed and her husband and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash today in Perrysburg Township, authorities said. Rachel Kominek, 26, of Toledo was pronounced dead at the scene. Paramedics delivered her child, who was taken by medical helicopter to Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center. Troopers at theRead more
An Oregon teen has found himself in a county jail behind bars after a Facebook post. The Teen who is now in police custody after posting “Drivin drunk… classic but whoever’s vehicle I hit I am sorry. :p” that post eventually lead authorities’ to arresting the teen at the home of Jacob Cox-Brown in theRead 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
Over 100 motorists were arrested by the Utah Highway Patrol on the suspicion of drunk driving over the long holiday weekend. Although the 100 impaired drivers is high the UHP is happy to report zero fatally on the highways as a result of drunk drivers, and the precautions of store to reduce impaired drivers. NoRead more
A 6 year old boy who was killed while sledding in Fairview Canyon has been identified as Drake Cox of Fountain Green Utah. The young boy was killed while on a family sledding trip on December 22, as a result of serious head trauma from his collision with a tree. The Sanpete County Sheriffs officeRead more
Police are saying a man who was later identified as 42-year-old George Kallas stole a police officers then led them on a short chase that ended in all place but where the car belongs at the parking lot of the police precinct in Kearns, Utah. Lt. Justin Hoyal said at around 10 am police receivedRead more
Three Alabama residents were hospitalized after a semitrailer hauling apples rolled off U.S. 6 in Spanish Fork Canyon Utah. The accident happened when the tractor-trailer rolled over and down onto Union Pacific railroad tracks below. All three passengers in the cab of the truck were ejected, said Utah Highway Patrol Cpl. Rich Nielson.Laura Fannin, 26,Read more
In a sad event Josh Price-Brent a football player for the Dallas Cowboys is being held on $500,000 bond on intoxication manslaughter charge. Price-Brent is being charged in the killing of his teammate, Jerry Brown Jr. who he considered a brother. Price-Brent and Brown had a brother like bond that started when they were teammatesRead 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 homeless man riding his motorized wheelchair was hit by a motorist and has died. The man was later identified as 59-year-old Raymond Nielson who was hit by the sedan style car around 6:20 pm Wednesday night as he was pushing a small cart with his belongings. The driver who has yet to be chargedRead more
Las Vegas, Nevada -A Southern California man was struck and killed in Las Vegas after his bicycle collided with a car. 21 year old Brandon Ochrach of Perris, California was killed when the bicycle he was riding was hit by a car on Jones boulevard Monday afternoon, as Ochrach was trying to cross the intersection.Read 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
A 25-year-old man riding his motorcycle early Saturday evening was left in critical condition after his motorcyclist struck a Ford Tarsus in La Habra California. There is no report on how fast the motorcyclist was traveling and if he was wearing a safety helmet. The Taurus was turning onto Euclid St. when it pulled outRead more
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