As Utah’s most experienced personal injury attorneys, with over 35 years experience, we have recovered millions of dollars in damages for accident victims who have been injured due to the negligence of others. We handle everything from the simplest injury cases to catastrophic injuries even leading to death. Here are some of our most recent settlements and Jury awards:
Rear-End Accident – Suffered Neck Injuries
The mania surrounding “Pokemon Go” is escalating as more users find themselves in precarious situations while playing the augmented reality game. Two California men fell off a bluff while playing the smartphone game, while another player was stabbed by group of men in a park.
Slip and Fall Accidents are unfortunate regardless of how or where they occur, and very often are the cause of serious injuries. If you are injured due to carelessness or negligence of someone else, you may have a right to recover for damages.
As the weather warms up in Utah, many of us are looking forward to firing up the grill for a backyard barbecue. However, it’s important to keep in mind that this fun summer tradition is accompanied by many serious hazards. Read on for grilling safety tips to help protect your family, guests and home.
According to the National Fire Protection Association’s 2016 Home Grill Fires Report, grill-related incidents were the cause of nearly 9,000 home fires per year between 2009 and 2013. On average, these fires resulted in 160 injuries, 10 deaths and over $100 million in property damage annually.
It’s worth the time and effort to be very selective in whom you choose to represent you. So, how exactly, do you determine whether you need a lawyer for your accident claim and how do you choose the best Utah Accident lawyer?
(1) Identify Type
Your uncle may handle corporate law cases, but does that mean he handles accident cases. One law firm may practice 10 different types of law, while another may specialize in just one. You want someone who is an expert in what you need. So think about what kind of lawyer will handle your case. If you have you been in a car accident you require the expertise of a personal injury lawyer.
IMPORTANT: Don’t rely on television commercials, bench ads or the phone book. These types of advertisements can’t tell you if the firm is credible, reliable and/or professional.
If you sue for personal physical injuries like a slip and fall or car accident, your damages are tax-free. That may seem odd, since you may be seeking lost wages because you couldn’t work after your injuries. But a specific section of the tax code–Section 104–shields damages for personal physical injuries and physical sickness. Before 1996 “personal” damages were tax-free. That meant emotional distress, defamation and many other legal injuries also produced tax-free recoveries.
Capable personal injury lawyers are easy to find. A good personal injury attorney understands the law, implements systems to avoid missing deadlines, and has experience negotiating settlements. They handle routine cases competently and efficiently. They don’t drop the ball.
Sometimes accident victims decide to settle their own personal injury cases. If you had very minor injuries, no significant medical expenses, and are confident that your injuries have completely healed, you may not need a personal injury lawyer. If you have a serious injury caused by the negligence of another person, however, you are more likely to lose money than to save money by handling the claim yourself.
We may not be able to avoid emotional driving because we cannot turn off the stress in our lives as we do the kitchen light. When you are feeling stressed or emotional, it is a good idea to follow these tips to reduce the risk that you cause an accident due to distracted driving caused by stress.
Smart watches and fitness trackers are becoming a popular trend in today’s society, with devices such as the Fitbit, Apple watch, and Garmin Vivofit leading in popularity. These devices are advertised to monitor your everyday activity levels in an effort to promote a healthier lifestyle. In order to work appropriately, fitness trackers and other wearable technology devices must collect data about the wearer. This data is tractable and works essentially the same as black box data in an automobile or airplane, remaining available for review long after the collection date. This allows users to monitor their motion levels to ensure an increase in exercise and wellness activities over a long stretch of time. Recently, however, this data has been found to be useful for investigative means as well – even legal claims.