Can I Get Compensation for Injuries I Was Partly at Fault For?
Some fear the lengthy and stressful court procedures. This may be the reason to why most Utah residents give up on their personal injury claims. Others think if they were even party at fault, that they would lose their right to compensation. At no point should someone feel like they have no right without learning […]
How Much Does it Cost to Hire an Attorney?
How much does it cost to hire an attorney? A lot of people also ask me, “How much does it cost to retain an attorney for an auto accident?” The good thing about this type of accident is that we actually work on a contingency basis. So what that means is that what I get […]
When Should you Hire an Attorney
When should you hire an attorney? So I have a lot of people ask me when I should hire an attorney for an auto accident and the answer to that is usually at the early stages of the case. Obviously, at the time of the accident, I want you to go ahead and call the […]
Why is my Personal Insurance Involved if I Didn’t Cause the Accident?
Why is my personal insurance involved if I didn’t cause the accident? Another common question that I get from a lot of people is why is my personal insurance involved if I didn’t cause this accident. And the reason your personal insurance is involved is because in Utah, there is a personal injury protection coverage […]
Understanding Statute of Limitations Utah Injury Cases
Did you know that almost every type of case has a timeline associated with it and you must address that timeline or you may lose your rights associated with your case? These specific timelines are called the Statute of Limitations. A Statute of Limitation, as defined by www.law.cornell.edu is: “is a law that sets the maximum […]
How Common Are Slip and Fall Accidents?
Slip and fall accidents occur on a daily basis. In fact, it is estimated that over 1 million slip and fall accidents occur on a daily basis. Sadly, some of these slip and falls do result in death. Throughout the years, I have seen a vast myriad of issues that cause slip and falls. These […]
What Happens if you are Bitten by a Dog
Vicious or misbehaved dogs pose a risk to all Utah residents, especially children. A dog bite should be taken seriously. Often, children do not know how to approach dogs. Even children who are taught may forget and end up being threatened by the dog. Aggressive dogs will often chase children if they are outside of […]
What You Shouldn’t Say To An Insurance Adjuster
You were in a car accident, you’ve given your statement and exchanged insurance information with the other vehicle involved. You may have been injured, or maybe the other vehicle’s driver was injured. Either way, you have probably been traumatized as to what happened and what will happen next. 64,597 car crashes occurred in Utah in […]
What Exactly Does Negligence Mean?
The term personal injury covers many different aspects. In order to have a successful personal injury claim, negligence needs to be established. How exactly do you do that? Moreover, how does the law determine and define negligence? According to www.law.cornell.edu, negligence is defined as: A failure to behave with the level of care that someone of […]
Understanding Various Types of Injury Claims
If you find that you have been involved in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation from the person that caused your injury. In a personal injury case, you are entitled to economic and non-economic damage claims. Economic damages are your out-of-pocket expenses or financial losses resulting from the accident that caused your injuries. […]