Utah Personal Injury: How long do I have to bring a claim?
Answer: As always, it depends! There are a number of factors that will determine how long you have to assert your rights or make a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Let’s go through them: When...
View ArticleUtah Personal Injury: Why hire a personal injury attorney?
If you are injured, you may ask yourself why you shouldn’t just represent yourself and settle your own claim with the insurance company?! It would be cheaper, yes, but not wise. “A lawyer who...
View ArticleWrongful Death of a Pedestrian Crossing a Street Outside of a Sidewalk
Let’s look at the following fictional fact scenario, some of the legal issues involved, and how the issues change value, strategy, and settlement. Be patient; as you go through the facts see if you can...
View ArticleCan I still recover for my personal injury even if I caused or contributed to...
Question: Can I still recover for my personal injury even if I caused or contributed to the accident? Answer: You will get tired of hearing this, but it depends. Utah law requires that the you (the...
View ArticleDo I Have to Sue in Court to Recover for My Injuries in Utah?
Short answer: No– and thankfully so. If you’ve read anything else I’ve written on other topics, you will know that with nearly everything legal, “it depends” is a solid answer that is usually true. The...
View ArticleAre Skiing Injuries in Utah Hard to Pursue?
“Skiers are known to say that ‘if you’re not falling, you’re not learning.’” Donovan v. Sutton, 2019 UT App 161 Short answer: it depends. The Utah Court of Appeals recently affirmed dismissal of a...
View ArticleIs Suing for My Injuries the Right Thing to Do?
You’ve asked a question that could be rather subjective. If you are asking whether it is morally right to file a lawsuit, then you should be asking yourself a whole series of follow-up questions to see...
View ArticleWhat Happens When You Meet with Me?
You are fantastic! That is the first rule of meeting with me. I want you to feel comfortable, confident, and prepared. Whether we meet in my office at Lewis|Hansen in Salt Lake City, at your home or...
View ArticleIs Utah a No-Fault Car Insurance State?
Yes. If you get in a car accident in Utah, your own insurance covers the first $3,000 of medical care. If you don’t have more than $3,000, you have no claim against another driver regardless of fault....
View ArticleUtah Limits Permanent Total Disability Claims
The Utah Court of Appeals recently put everyone on notice that workers compensation claims have strict time limits that will be enforced– no matter how serious the injuries are. Let’s see how. Worker’s...
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