The Facts Don't Lie
In 2012 alone, we've seen too many accidents and fatalities caused by texting while driving. We wanted to dive into the subject once more to provide some statistics of how texting while driving is still a growing ...
David and Linda Kubert's lives were changed forever when a teenager who was texting while driving hit them on their motorcycle. They each lost a leg from the effects. 3 years later, the lawsuit is settled, and the driver has ...
On July 28, 2012, an ambulance collided with a minivan in Hurricane, Utah, leaving an 8 year old girl from Switzerland in critical condition. The other individuals sustained injuries as well, but none quite as critical as the girl.
The ambulance ...
Witness a Real Texting While Driving Accident
It was determined after the accident that the driver of the SUV was texting right up until the crash. If you think that big vehicles will protect you when you're texting. WATCH ...
Call (435) 652-9000 | The Most Reputable Lawyers in St. George
Attorneys at Dixon, Truman, Fisher & Clifford are known for how well they handle each case brought to them. Being injured by another is something they take serious. It's their ...
Professional Car Accident Attorneys in St. George, Utah
With years of experience as accident attorneys in St. George, attorneys at Dixon, Truman, Fisher & Clifford have seen so many accidents that should not have occurred, especially in the past few years. ...
The Issue
St. George resident and welder David Salinas we recently injured while working on the Dixie Center, suffering multiple fractures which required multiple surgeries. He fell 30 feet from the roof of the Dixie Center onto a concrete sidewalk.
Ronald Truman, ...
Experienced PI Attorneys in St. George, Utah
Whenever you get hurt and the cause is because of someone else’s negligence, you have a “personal injury” claim. Some of the most common personal injury lawsuits are auto accident cases, but there are ...
Nevada's New Ban on Any Cell Phone Use While Driving
On January 1, 2012, a new law on cell phone use in Nevada was passed, prohibiting motorists from texting, accessing the Internet, and any handheld cell phone use while behind the ...
Texting, Emailing, and Other Deadly Driving Distractions
Texting while driving, especially with younger motorists, is still an increasing problem despite all of the criticism and legal bans. Around half of all American drivers between the ages of 21 and 24 say ...
Your Personal Injury Attorneys in St. George, Utah
There are two tier job descriptions that are inherent to the legal profession of an attorney in St. George, Utah. One is a general application of duties that involve advising clients, interpreting laws, ...
Texting and driving is quickly increasing in the cause for automobile crashes and now automotive dealers are putting their efforts into telling drivers not to text while driving. Here is a cool video that BMW has released.
The next time you ...
ST. GEORGE – A two-vehicle accident just before 8 a.m. this morning slowed traffic to a crawl on Sunset Boulevard.
Sgt. Craig Harding said a gray Toyota pickup truck going northbound in the left turn lane allegedly failed to yield to ...
Just in case you hadn’t received the message loud and clear that texting while driving is a horrible idea, AT&T is laying it on thick, driver’s-ed style, with their new video.
If you are a person operating a motor vehicle you ...
According to news reports, Natasha Newman, a 17 year old girl from London, England was killed on Sunday, October 17, 2010, in a single vehicle rollover accident. The accident happened when the driver of the Chevy Suburban apparently lost control of ...
Immediate News Release
St. George, UT, October 12, 2010 — Ronald Truman, a partner in the St. George law firm Dixon, Truman, Fisher, and Clifford, recently served as principal counsel for the plaintiff in a personal injury case that resulted in ...
Another Tragic Semi-Truck Accident Killing Two People on I-15
On Sunday, July 19, 2010, Russell W. Welsh and Emelda Welsh, of Finleyville, Pennsylvania were tragically killed when, according to news reports, a driver of a semi-truck traveling northbound at a high ...
Driver distraction is a common but often fatal mistake. On June 4, 2010, five motorcyclists, near St. George, Utah, reportedly were injured when a passenger vehicle struck a guard rail on Interstate 15 then spun back into traffic. According to ...
Texting while driving is continually getting worse and Utah is getting a new technology device from a company called Safe Driving Systems. The company is putting out some new technology called the Key 2 Safe Driving Activator.
There have been ...
Teen Drivers make a lot of mistakes and are in the realm of being one of the highest demographics that are involved in car accidents. There are several reasons that you could think of why teen drivers are involved in ...
Texting while driving is a huge concern to law enforcement officials as they have seen car accidents due to those texting while driving increase. Here is a story about two individuals who lost their lives due to a young driver ...
We all need to be more careful and pay more attention when we are driving. Another life was needlessly lost on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, when, according to the Spectrum and Daily News, an 18 year old driver of a ...
Utah is one of a couple dozen states that have passed a law making texting while driving a class C misdemeanor. Although the law was passed in Utah last July surveys show that drivers who are texting has gone up. ...
In 2008, more than 200 people died in motor vehicle crashes in Clark County, Nevada. The largest number of deaths involved passenger cars (67 deaths) and the smallest number involved bicyclists (6 deaths). Surprisingly, 45 pedestrians were killed. Twelve deaths ...
The Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, just provided further clarification of when an employee is acting within the course and scope of his employment when the employee is on an out-of-town assignment.
In McCloud v. Kimbro, decided March 23, ...
NDot Press Release: More than one person dies every other day in Nevada traffic crashes. To save lives and further reduce statewide traffic fatalities, the Nevada Departments of Transportation and Public Safety and other safety partners discussed traffic safety education ...
Winter weather in the neighboring states of Utah and Nevada can bring harsh and ever-changing road conditions. The Department of Transportation works hard and effectively to clear roads for safe winter travel, with maintenance experts plowing and applying anti-icing ...
In the past two months, 10 troopers have been hit on Utah's roads, said UHP Col. Danny Fuhr, and eight patrol vehicles have been totaled. The financial cost of the crashes and the strain they put on the agency's limited ...
Deseret News: Wendy Leonard
Texting and driving are two things that cannot be done at the same time, at least not psychologically.
Those are the findings of new research from the University of Utah that will be published this week. The research ...
The Spectrum newspaper reported the following recent accidents:
A traffic accident with damages was reported Sunday on southbound I-15 near mile marker 51.
A traffic accident with damages was reported Sunday on the 1200 South block of Dixie Drive.
A traffic accident with ...
"Is any message worth losing your life over?" Reggie Shaw asked Dixie High School students.
Three years ago, Reggie Shaw was responsible for the deaths of two men as he was sending and receiving text messages while driving in Cache County.
Students ...
St. George, UT, November 9, 2009 — St. George attorneys, Bryce Dixon and Ron Truman, of Dixon, Truman, Fisher & Clifford. P.C., spent a week in a Salt Lake City federal courtroom trying to get justice for their clients, Jim ...
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said President Barack Obama signed an executive order banning all federal workers from texting while driving on government business, driving government vehicles or using government equipment.
The Obama administration also said it will seek to ban text ...
The possibility of being injured by another in an accident is exponentially higher in a city like Las Vegas. With the combination of alcohol and driving, Las Vegas tops the charts for accidents. Clark County has over 8,000 DUI arrests ...
A passenger vehicle traveling west on 700 East hit a Ford Explorer Tuesday evening as it was pulling out of the Harmon's parking lot to turn left, according to a report by The Spectrum. The collision forced the SUV ...
Remain as calm as possible.
Call the police, even if the accident is minor. File a complete report with the police.
Get the names, contact information and insurance information of the other drivers. A car description and license plate number are also helpful.
If ...
Ronald W Truman, partner with Dixon Truman & Fisher is running for Mayor of Washington City. The Spectrum Newspaper reports.
The call for change sounded clearly in Tuesday's primary election in Washington City. Terrill Clove, mayor of 16 years, was ...
Dixon, Truman and Fisher TV Commercial
Attorneys Bryce Dixon, Ron Truman & Nathan Fisher put on their best smiles and filmed a new television commercial. Filming took place in their St. George office - look for it to air on Cable TV ...
Auto accidents in the St. George Utah area might see an increase since school is back in session. Watch closely for children in cross walks and along roads.
The following accidents were reported in St. George.
August 25th two accidents with ...
Schools all across the country are starting back up. Now more than ever its important to keep your eyes on the road and watch out for children. Paula F. Downey, President of Via Magazine wrote an article in ...
Monday August 10th The Humane Society of Utah scheduled a press conference to announce its intention to ask for an ordinance in Salt Lake County that would prohibit people from keeping their dogs tethered outside on a chain for more ...
A traffic accident was reported August 5th at the 200 south block of River Road, along with an accident with injuries on Bluff Street.
A fatal motorcycle accident claimed the life of one man while traveling on I15 Thursday August 6th. ...
Apparently the officials within President Barack Obama's administration seem to agree with Utah's No Text Messaging While Driving Law. Officials have called a summit next month where experts will give statistics and advice on the effects of texting while ...
Fox 13 in Salt Lake City Utah reports that the Utah Supreme Court will implement a new program for rookie attorneys. This program will pair new lawyers with veteran mentors to help them navigate the legal world, from how to ...
The count down to the 2009-2010 school year has begun for residents of Washington County and we want to remind you of a few safety tips. Each year, more than 200,000 kids are treated in hospital ERs for playground-related ...
Traffic accidents in St. George do not seem to decline as temperatures rise. The following information was obtained from The Spectrum, a local publication that focuses on southern Utah news.
July 14, 2009
A traffic accident with injuries was reported Tuesday ...
Dixon Truman Fisher and Clifford promote the use of approved safety devices for children. Always securely place children in proper child restraint seats.
This story in the St. George Spectrum reemphasizes the importance of that.
CEDAR CITY - A fatal crash ...
ST. GEORGE — State and local officials celebrated the opening of the first phase of the Southern Parkway Tuesday, calling the event a precursor to the next phase in Southern Utah’s development.
The new Highway 7, four miles of two- lane ...
St. George, Utah, June 26, 2009 — Super Lawyers, a publication of Key Professional Media located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has awarded St. George attorney Ronald W. Truman of Dixon, Truman & Fisher, P.C. with the 2009 Mountain States Super Lawyers ...
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June 24, 2009
By nature, accidents are unintentional. That’s not to say that accidents are always unavoidable.
Regardless of our precautions and preparations, there will always be true accidents — things that happen that are not preventable. So what do you do ...
Dixon, Truman & Fisher, P.C. offers client relief
St. George, Utah, June 17, 2009 – Being injured in an accident, or losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, is difficult enough without suffering additional injury at the hands of ...
BY NUR KAUSAR • June 6, 2009
CEDAR CITY - A motorcyclist from Nevada is recovering at Valley View Medical Center after crashing on state Route 148 Friday afternoon.
Harvey Pearson, 55, suffers from two broken legs and several broken bones, ...
The Spectrum in St. George UT, reports police or rescue incidents of general interest where no arrest is made.
June 6th
A hit-and-run traffic accident was reported on the 1380 West block of Medical Center Drive.
June 8th
A traffic accident with ...
In a white-knuckle pitcher’s duel, the Dixon, Truman, Fisher & Clifford-sponsored Red Sox defeated the Rays 1-0 in extra innings to claim the Lone Mountain Little League Championship in Las Vegas. Both the Rays and the Red Sox played spectacular ...
Dixon, Truman, Fisher & Clifford obtained a $275,000.00 settlement from the Washington County School District for the injuries sustained by an 11 year old boy while playing a game of tug-of-war during P.E. The school teacher had pitted all ...
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St. George Police Department report the follow accidents via The Spectrum.com
Tuesday May 12, 2009
A traffic accident with damages was reported Tuesday 5/12 on the 500 North block of Bluff Street.
A hit and run traffic accident was reported on the 600 ...
SALT LAKE CITY - Two cyclists were involved in separate auto/bicycle accidents in Salt Lake City Tuesday morning, underscoring the importance of bicycle safety. The first accident happened around 7:00 a.m. at the intersection of 400 South and 200 East. ...
Shocking Tragedy
It was a year ago this month that Connie Blount, 18, a Park City woman in her freshman year at the University of Kentucky, was struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident.
The tragedy shocked and horrified family members not ...
The St. George Police Department
A traffic accident with injuries was reported Wednesday 4/29/09 on the 500 North block of Bluff Street.
A traffic accident with injuries was reported Thursday 4/30 on the 2400 East block of Riverside Drive.
A traffic accident with ...
As teens approach the driving age, the DMV has some info to consider.
The Utah Department of Motor Vehicles (Utah DMV / UT DMV) website has all of the manuals and study guides you may need available online. All you need ...
By Deborah Hastings
Associated Press
Published: Saturday, April 4, 2009 9:09 p.m. MDT
For the past four decades, the laws of the land were all about dropping the hammer on crime by locking away criminals for a very long time.
Some carried scary names ...
A traffic accident with damages was reported 4/13/09 near the intersection of West Blackridge Drive and South Hilton Drive.
A traffic accident with damages was reported 4/13/09 on the 900 East block of St. George Boulevard.
A traffic accident with injuries was ...
Dixon Truman Fisher and Clifford's New Billboard
Dixon Truman Fisher and Clifford Attorneys at Law in St. George unveiled their billboard along I-15. The new billboard informs those that pass by of their strong presence in St. George and that ...
The below accidents are reported on line by The Spectrum
St. George, UT
Police Department reports a traffic accident with damages was reported Wednesday 4/15 on the 700 South block of River Road.
A traffic accident with injuries was reported Wednesday on the ...
3/25/09
-A traffic accident with injuries was reported Wednesday on the 3800 South block of River Road.
-A traffic accident with damages was reported Wednesday on the 1000 East block of St. George Boulevard.
-A traffic accident with injuries was reported Wednesday on ...
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This week's luncheon will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at the Best Western Abbey Inn
The luncheon will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. Lunch is served promptly at 11:45. ...
The government projected there were 37,313 traffic deaths in the U.S. in 2008. The Transportation Department said it was the lowest number of highway deaths since 1961. A look at highway fatality data from 1983-2008. The figures for 2008 are ...
By Ken Thomas
The Associated Press Updated: 04/06/2009 11:10:47 AM MDT
WASHINGTON » Less money in the pockets of Americans means fewer highway deaths. As the economy slid deeper into recession and gas prices reached $4 a gallon last year, the number ...
The St. George Police Department reports that a traffic accident with damages was reported Monday near the intersection of South Bluff and Main streets.
A traffic accident with damages was reported Monday on the 400 South block of 300 East.
A traffic ...
With good weather approaching St. George Utah, the roads will be filled with more motorcycles. The attorneys at Dixon Truman Fisher and Clifford would like to remind you to use caution and follow recommendations from the NHTSA. Did you ...
Facts about fall-related Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Utah:
• Fall-related TBI was a leading cause of injury death among Utahns ages 60 and older.
• Ninety-two percent of fall-related TBI patients required hospitalization and eight percent died.
• An average hospital stay ...
March 12th, 2009 @ 8:09pm
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Lawmakers have passed a bill to make text messaging while driving illegal.
House Bill 290, sponsored by Rep. Stephen Clark, R-Provo, would make text messaging or e-mailing while operating a vehicle a ...
Here is an update on what is going on in regards to the S.B. 149 Substitute Prohibition laws of driving and text messaging and email communication.
02/02/09 Bill Numbered but not Distributed ...
UTAH STATE CAPITOL - A bill making it a misdemeanor offense to e-mail or send text messages while driving is one step closer to becoming a law. The Senate passed Senate Bill 149 by a vote of 25-1 Wednesday, sending ...
A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that drivers who used mobile phones while driving were four times more likely to crash than those do not use a cell phone while driving, a rate equal to that ...
Whenever you are hurt and the cause is someone’s negligence, you have a “personal injury” claim. The most common personal injury lawsuits are auto accident cases, but many other kinds of accidents are considered personal injury. Product liability (injury from ...
There are several St. George Utah attorneys but the majority of them have not been around for a long time. Dixon Truman Fisher and Clifford have been in St. George Utah since 1980.
St. George Utah is fairly a smaller city ...
Is using a cellular telephone while driving similar to driving drunk?
Is it necessary for the government to ban the use of cellular telephones while driving?
The National Safety Council (“NSC”) just recently called on all motorists to stop using cellular telephones, ...
The St. George attorneys at Dixon Truman Fisher and Clifford are excited about the new year and want to welcome everyone to a new year. We are offering FREE CONSULTATIONS to everyone who is in need of some legal advice ...
The year is about to come to an end and we wanted to thank all of the clients we have worked with over the last year. We would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy ...
Welcome to Dixon Truman Fisher & Clifford. We would like to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website. We hope you find the information to be clear and helpful to you in your legal needs. We wish to serve ...
