When you are injured in an accident, a witness can be extremely valuable when you are making an argument to the insurance provider. Witnesses can describe certain that can potentially confirm your account of the accident, backing up your argument. They also may be able to provide details that you didn’t know about but provide …
The days directly following an accident can be the most crucial for gathering and preserving evidence of what happened leading up to the incident. The same can be said about documenting any sustained injuries. Physical Evidence Determining who is responsible for an accident can sometimes be shown by using pieces of “physical evidence, such as …
Personal injury law — also referred to as tort law — gives the injured plaintiff the ability to recover compensation when someone else’s negligent actions result in the bodily harm of the injured party. There are many scenarios that could allow someone to levy a personal injury claim against an at-fault party. However, not all …
A majority of personal injury lawsuits settle before ever going to trial — and this is for good reasons on both sides. There are a number of advantages to settling a personal injury lawsuit outside of court rather than fighting your case to the bitter end. We are going to look at some of these …
If you are injured in a car crash due to the fault of another driver, or in any other accident that due to someone else’s negligence, you may find yourself wondering who is going to cover the costs of your medical expenses. A personal injury settlement can be perfect for this — as long as …
When involved in any personal injury lawsuit, it is the responsibility of the injured party to persuade the judge or jury — maybe even the insurance adjuster — that the defendant is liable for any resulting injuries after an accident. This means that it is the role of the plaintiff to provide evidence of their …
If you have been involved in a personal injury case, you probably have come across the words “duty of care” and “negligence.” These terms are the cornerstone of nearly every lawsuit that causes injury to someone involved. Here we are going to discuss and examine the legal theory underlying this terminology. What is the Duty …
A key part of any personal injury case or lawsuit is the amount of damages — meaning suffered losses that can be compensated due to an accident or injury. While an injured victim is eligible to receive compensation for medical expenses and pain suffering resulting from an accident, another category of damages that is often …
It can be difficult to understand liability laws, especially when you are not too familiar with how the legal system operates. If you are involved in a crash and aren’t sure how to proceed with a personal injury claim, you can benefit from the help of a qualified Utah personal injury lawyer who can help …
Statute of Limitations The statute of limitations is the time period under the law in which someone must file a lawsuit seeking damages. In Utah, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims if generally four years. However, this varies depending on the type of civil suit. When levying a lawsuit against a government body, …
Damages that are recovered by victims in personal injury cases can vary pretty widely, even when dealing with similar types of injuries. The two primary reasons for this are that damages regarding pain and suffering can be very personal, and juries will likely view damages for pain and suffering a bit subjectively. If you are …
If you are participating in a personal injury claim, you should first understand that you must first determine the value of your case before beginning any negotiations toward a settlement. You cannot negotiate until you are certain how much money you are seeking. When trying to decide how much to settle for, you should focus …
You have heard the term punitive damages before involving high-profile court cases. However, when a case goes to trial, punitive damages are only awarded in a very limited number of personal injury claims. To be awarded punitive damages in court, the behavior of the defendant has to be particularly negligent and worthy of extra punishment. …
A large percentage of personal injury claims end in a settlement with the insurance provider. This means that the insurer has entered into an agreement with you for the value of your sustained injuries. The amount of compensation that is given is often limited to the settlement amount, regardless of if you later find out …
Most people have heard of the term “pain and suffering” before sometime in their life, but they may not exactly understand that it is a key factor in many personal injury cases. You may have some questions, like: What exactly is pain and suffering from a legal point-of-view? How is it calculated for the use …
