Waddoups Law

09/28/2026

A pedestrian is struck while crossing a Salt Lake City street, but an immediate complication arises: they were not in a crosswalk.

That fact can become a major focus of the insurance claim. The driver or insurer may argue that the pedestrian should not have been crossing there and is therefore responsible. But being outside a crosswalk does not automatically answer every question about fault or eliminate the possibility of compensation.

Utah law places responsibilities on pedestrians crossing outside marked or unmarked crosswalks. The circumstances surrounding the collision still matter.

Injured while crossing outside a crosswalk in Utah? Learn how fault is determined and whether you may still recover compensation for your injuries.

08/07/2026

After a serious car accident, many people assume there is only one insurance policy available to cover their injuries. In reality, significant collisions often involve multiple policies, each with different coverage limits, exclusions, and conditions. Determining which policies apply can become one of the most important aspects of a personal injury claim.

In Utah, identifying every available source of insurance coverage may make a substantial difference, particularly when injuries are severe and medical expenses quickly exceed the limits of a single policy.

Learn how multiple insurance policies may apply after a serious Utah car crash, including coverage sources, claims handling, and compensation options.

08/05/2026

The value of a wrongful death claim is often misunderstood. Many people assume it is based primarily on funeral expenses or the income a loved one earned at the time of their death. While those factors may play a role, they represent only part of the picture.

In Utah, economic damages in a wrongful death claim often require looking ahead rather than behind. A person’s expected lifespan, career trajectory, earning potential, and future financial contributions may all be considered when evaluating the losses suffered by surviving family members.

Learn how life expectancy and career trajectory influence Utah wrongful death valuations, including factors used to calculate potential financial losses.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from our family to yours!

Wishing everyone across Utah a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day with the people who matter most.

From all of us at WaddoupsLaw , we are proud to serve and protect the people of this great state. Today we celebrate the freedom that makes it all possible. 🇺🇸

Stay safe out there, Utah.
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06/11/2026

Most dog bite injuries involve far more than the initial attack. While some bites result in relatively minor wounds, others cause extensive physical damage that requires surgery, hospitalization, and months or even years of recovery. In Utah, the severity of a dog bite injury often plays a major role in how an injury claim is evaluated, particularly when permanent damage or multiple medical procedures are involved.

When a dog attack leads to surgery, the scope of a claim typically expands beyond immediate medical treatment to address long-term physical, emotional, and financial consequences.

Learn how the severity of dog bite injuries requiring surgery can impact Utah injury claims and the compensation victims may receive.

06/04/2026

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05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their courage and dedication have secured the freedoms we live with every day. As we gather with family and friends across Utah, we reflect on the true meaning of this day and express our deepest gratitude to those who gave everything.

From all of us at Waddoups Law, we remember and honor our heroes.
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05/20/2026

When a young child is killed due to someone else’s negligence, most people instinctively understand the devastating impact on the parents left behind. When the victim is an adult child, that same clarity is often missing. There is a quiet but persistent assumption that the loss is somehow different, less central, or less legally significant.

In Utah, that assumption does not reflect the reality of wrongful death law or the reality families experience. Parents may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim for the loss of an adult child, and in many cases, the emotional and practical impact is profound. What makes these cases challenging is not whether a claim exists. It is how the loss is understood, evaluated, and often underestimated.

Learn what families often overlook in wrongful death claims involving adult children in Utah and the critical factors for pursuing justice.

05/12/2026

Many people assume that a dog owner is only responsible for dog bite injuries if their dog has shown aggression before. It is a common belief that a “first bite” is somehow excusable, or that liability only attaches once an owner has been warned about their dog’s behavior.

In Utah, that assumption is not accurate. A dog does not need a documented history of aggression for an owner to be held fully responsible for the harm it causes.

Utah law holds dog owners liable for attacks, even without prior incidents. Learn more about strict liability in dog bite cases.

04/28/2026

Left-turn collisions are among the most common and contested crashes on Utah roads. At first glance, these incidents may seem straightforward. One driver turns left. Another continues straight. A collision occurs in the intersection. Many people assume fault is obvious.

In reality, left-turn crashes often involve competing narratives, conflicting assumptions, and limited, clear evidence. What appears simple at the scene can quickly become a dispute over timing, speed, and decision-making in the moments leading up to impact.

Explore why left-turn accidents in Utah often result in disputed liability claims, and what you need to know about resolving these complex cases.