Andrus Law Firm

11/01/2023

How Many Victims Have Been Sexually Assaulted While Staying at an Airbnb-Hosted Property?

Shortly after Airbnb, the online short-term rental app, exploded onto the market in 2008, troubles started. Complaints of property damage flooded in, questions about the company's contribution to national housing shortages arose, and crime in the rental areas increased. In 2017, Airbnb's crimin...

10/12/2023

How Personal Injury Settlements Work: A Comprehensive Guide

After an accident, bills have a tendency to pile up on people who are already suffering. Personal injury settlements are intended to make clients whole after life-changing events caused by another's negligence or intentional actions, providing the means to pay associated medical expenses, propert...

06/13/2023

FAQs: Semi-Truck Accidents in Utah

Semi-trucks are a staple of our economy. We share the roads with these big trucks as they carry merchandise and goods across the country. Whether the economy is booming or barely sparking, you'd be hard pressed to travel nearly any distance without a semi-truck sighting. Just like any driver, tru...

04/18/2023

Can I Sue for Injuries or Wrongful Death Caused By COVID-19?

COVID -19 is a mark in our history that we won't soon forget. In March 2020, our lives were collectively changed forever as the virus began to spread. The pandemic changed how we live, work, learn, and socialize. While the government and companies scrambled to put policies in place to keep people...

11/16/2022

Wanting to buy a house + a nationwide housing shortage = frustration. Here are our 4 best tips to landing a home amid a competitive market:

🏠 Use a realtor or a real estate agent, not a site or an app. Realtors and agents often know when houses are for sale before they are officially put on the market.

🏠 Be ready to prove your buying power. You’ll need a mortgage loan pre-approval (not just a pre-qualification) because it provides a conditional offer to lend you a specific amount.

🏠 Prepare to make a swift decision. Develop a clear but flexible description of the house you want, separating features into must-haves and nice-to-haves.

🏠 Consider moving farther away from the city center. Housing prices and home-buying competition usually decrease when you look outside urban areas.

Have you had luck buying a home in this market? Share your story in the comments!

11/03/2022

We love fall around here 🍂 🎃 Here’s hoping you and your loved ones are having a wonderful, pumpkin-spice-filled season!

Tell us below–what’s your favorite thing about fall?

10/11/2022

‘Tis the season! A lot of seasons, actually–autumn, football, apple-picking, and, of course, deer. 🦌

Deer collisions can happen year-round, but October through December is the peak of deer mating and migrating. Here’s a friendly reminder from our team to stay alert and drive slowly through deer-crossing zones to avoid any run-ins with our woodland friends.

With that said, if you or someone you know finds themselves in this situation, keep us in mind. We’re here to help!

08/23/2022

"FAQs: Vehicle Accidents in Utah"

Utah consistently ranks in the top percentage of the most car-accident-prone states. In 2020, the Utah Highway Safety Office reported 53,166 auto accidents. These accidents caused 23,309 injuries and 276 fatalities. From poor weather to distracted driving, many factors played a part in these larg...

08/09/2022

"4 Common Types of Medical Malpractice"

Doctors and medical providers are only human. They sometimes make mistakes when treating patients. When these mistakes are a result of medical malpractice, the results can be devastating and life-changing for patients. Patients may suffer severe injuries and significant losses as a result of medi...

07/26/2022

"Suing a Doctor for Sexual Assault"

Most patients innately trust medical professionals to keep them safe and healthy. We tell our doctors confidential things that we would never tell anyone else. When a doctor is guilty of medical malpractice, sexual assault, or another negligent or intentional act, the trust we have in him or her ...

07/12/2022

"What to Know About Nursing Home Abuse in Utah"

When the roles reverse and we begin taking care of our parents and grandparents, there may be a lot of decisions to make. Most decisions aren't easy, especially if the time comes to choose a nursing home for your loved one. Many family members have researched for months to find what they believe ...

06/28/2022

"Civil Recourse for Victims of Criminal Assault"

An assault can lead to misdemeanor or felony charges in Utah, depending on certain factors associated with the crime, including: The severity of the victim's injuries If the defendant utilized any weapons, such as a gun or knife Whether the victim was pregnant at the time of the assault I...