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Contact the Salt Lake City, Utah area's premier personal injury lawyers for more information on personal injury and liability issues.
Siegfried & Jensen
5664 South Green St.
Murray, Utah 84123
Phone: 1-866-883-5350
Fax: 1-801-266-1338
Personal injury is a broad term encompassing a variety of complex cases. Moreover, the complexity of the legal system and its terminology can be confusing to the average citizen. Based in the Salt Lake City area, the law firm of Siegfried & Jensen is committed to serving Utah residents in need of experienced personal injury lawyers. We have put together the following list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you learn about the many facets of personal injury cases.
The term "personal injury" covers a broad array of situations in which an individual is injured through the actions or omissions of another person or organization. Personal injury cases are often based on negligence, design flaws, defective manufacturing, failure to warn of hazards, reckless conduct, or any of a number of other reasons. Personal injury cases are often filed following automobile accidents, instances of medical malpractice, drug recalls, and cases of food poisoning.
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Siegfried & Jensen's personal injury lawyers generally take cases on a contingency basis. This means that you will not pay us unless we win or settle your case. If we do win, you will pay a percentage of your settlement to Siegfried & Jensen, along with any incidental case costs. These are the costs associated with preparing your case for trial – filing fees, payments to expert witnesses, etc. If you do not win the case, you will not be held accountable for these expenses.
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The answer to this question is primarily dependent on the severity of your injury and other particulars associated with the case. Damages should reflect the costs of medical treatment, lost wages, mental and emotional trauma, and property damage, among other factors. In some cases, punitive damages may be assigned to send a message and punish the defendants for serious wrongdoing. Siegfried & Jensen, the Salt Lake City, Utah area's preeminent personal injury lawyers, are skilled in getting the largest possible award for each client they serve.
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In Utah, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is four years. This means that your lawyers must file your suit no more than four years from the date your injury occurred. Other states have statutes of limitations ranging from one to six years, depending on the type of case. In general, it is a good idea to file as soon as possible. The statute is designed to allow for slow-onset injuries to manifest, but the sooner you file the better the information available to us and the simpler your case should be.
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You will be an active participant in the litigation of your suit. Your primary responsibilities will be to collect information – especially medical information – from the appropriate sources. It is important for each client to record his or her injury's status from day to day. Clients of personal injury lawyers may also be called upon to testify during their court proceedings, depending on the nature of the case. Of course, you will also be involved in determining the overall direction of your case. The more involved you are, the more likely you are to be happy with the outcome.
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A personal injury suit generally takes one to two years from filing to judgment. This estimate is very broad: any given case may take significantly more or less time depending on the complexity of the case, the number of other cases taking place at the same time, and a number of other factors. A case that is settled out of court generally takes less time, but it will still take some time for both parties to prepare and come to an agreement. Reputable personal injury lawyers will probably advise you that patience is the best policy.
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The legal experts at Siegfried & Jensen in the Salt Lake City, Utah area are experienced and aggressive personal injury lawyers. If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, contact Siegfried & Jensen today to see if you have a case.
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