Personal injuries occur daily in Utah, and without legal experience, you would not know exactly where to turn for help. The best way to tell whether you have a personal injury claim is to speak with a lawyer specializing in tort law. However, you likely have a personal injury claim if you suffered bodily harm, …
What Are The Most Common Types of Personal Injury Claims?
A personal injury is a physical injury to a person’s body, rather than damage to their reputation or property. When a personal injury occurs and there is an at-fault party, the injured person may deserve compensation from the at-fault party. Along with physical injury, emotional pain and suffering may also fall within this category. Personal …
What Area of Law Is Personal Injury?
Personal injury law, commonly known as tort law, is a field of civil litigation through which anyone who suffers an injury to their body, reputation, or psychological health as the result of someone else’s negligence or malintent can seek financial compensation for their losses. The burden of proof falls on the injured party, but unlike …
Is Personal Injury the Same as Negligence?
Personal injury law allows victims who suffer bodily harm due to another party’s actions to recover as much compensation as possible to help them regain their lives. This differs from negligence, but the basis for most personal injury claims is negligence. Therefore, if you suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligent actions, you may …
What Is Defined as Personal Injury?
When it comes to personal injury law, the definition and guidelines differ from state to state. A personal injury is a violation of an individual’s right. This is not limited to only physical injuries but can include mental and emotional health as well. When a person or entity causes an injury to an individual, the …
What Is a Settlement Agreement?
When you hear the word “settle” what do you think of? If you are like most people then you are thinking “settling for less than I deserve”. In the legal system this is not the case. Settling a case simply means that you achieve an outcome without going to court. Believe it or not, settling …
Do I Have a Valid Injury Claim?
No one wants to get injured and none of our clients leave our office looking forward to working with us again in the future. Getting injured can change your life in an instant. It can be expensive, leave you handicapped and diminish your earning capacity potentially costing you hundreds of thousands of dollars in lower …
Common Questions About Personal Injury
ATTORNEYS How much do attorneys charge? Like most personal injury attorneys, we don’t expect any payment until we win your case. Your first consultation and the process of filing your case are all completely free. Once we’ve settled or won your case our fee is taken off the gross settlement or award and then costs …
What to Expect in a Utah Personal Injury Case
Every personal injury case is unique because everyone involved and the circumstances of each case. However, the process is fairly consistent. If you have been injured in a collision and are thinking about pursuing a claim at trial, you should first understand how the process works. Your Salt Lake City personal injury lawyer will walk …
Damages That Can Be Recovered in a Utah Personal Injury Claim
Understanding Negligence In the state of Utah, a person can levy a personal injury suit if they are harmed as a result of the negligence or intention of another party. In most cases, people are injured due to negligence. From the legal definition, “negligence” usually means that someone owed a duty of care to another …
Utah Seat Belt Law: Am I Required To Buckle Up?
When you are behind the wheel, you may have noticed certain signs and billboards stating “Click it or Ticket,” encouraging the use of a seat belt while on the road. From drivers to passengers, the seat belt laws in Utah are applied to everyone who is traveling on the state’s roadways. Under these laws, it …
Pain and Suffering Damages in the State of Utah
What seems like a simple accident can change everything. You used to spend your off days hiking and climbing in the state of Utah. Angel’s Landing, Inspiration Point, and Kelly’s Rock were some of your favorite spots. Even on a day when you weren’t feeling your best, you were able to climb a 5.13a. Then, …
What Do I Do if My Injuries Don’t Appear Right Away?
Nearly all car crashes can become a traumatic event. From simple fender-benders to catastrophic accidents, there is a lot of force involved when a vehicle hits something. Many times, when someone is involved in a car crash that seems relatively minor, they may not notice any symptoms of injury immediately. This can happen due to …
What Is the Cost of Taking Your Case to Court in Utah?
Litigation is a term used to refer to the process of a case going through the civil court system, and the process of litigation can be extremely expensive. Often, a plaintiff will consider the cost of litigation and factor this into their ultimate strategy when determining if he or she should settle a personal injury …
What Is the Process of Settling a Utah Personal Injury Case
Many cases involving a personal injury claim end up being settled before or during the trial. Only a small number of these cases actually reach the courts and are given a verdict from a jury. There are some key benefits — for both the plaintiff and the defendant — in keeping these lawsuits from going …