2020

If you are faced with the unfortunate task of what to do if a loved one or someone you know has died and you believe their death was untimely or wrongful, you have a right to contact an attorney. However, there are some facts that you may want to know about wrongful death before contacting an attorney. The term "Wrongful Death" under Utah code 78B-3-106 describes wrongful death as one that is caused by the...

With all of the media coverage regarding the horrific tragedy and loss surrounding Kobe Bryant’s and Gianna Bryant’s death, I wanted to address the theory of negligence specifically related to this incident. According to The Los Angeles Times, Bryant filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court against Fillmore-based Island Express Holding Corp. and Island Express Helicopters. The suit alleges...

Lawsuits and claims based on the losses that victims suffer in serious accidents can be complicated and diverse. That is why you need an experienced law firm to represent you. While it may seem as though similar accident scenarios may play out the same way in court, different factual circumstances may greatly influence the levels of success that victims have at trial. Our office will help you understand...

Hit-and-run cases can be frustrating to deal with, and it is disappointing to see someone in our community run from their responsibilities at the expense of another. What compounds the issue is that hit and run cases bring people the challenge to obtain compensation for their injuries or damage to their property. Disturbingly the number of hit-and-run accidents has been on a steady increase over the years....

There is nothing close to a shortage of examples where harsh winter elements have caused vehicle accidents in Utah. Just a few days ago, there was a multiple car crash just off I-15 with several cars involved and multiple left injured. The annual rate of accidents has increased by a total of 5% increase in 2019, which means 54,901 have occurred on a national level. Also, around 25% of the accidents...

Losing a loved one is one of life's most difficult challenges. The mental pain, anguish, and suffering a person can experience when someone passes away can be worse than physical pain. As a firm handling wrongful death cases for years, we have seen first-hand accounts of the toll a death can bring. These cases are made all the more difficult because death can happen in the blink of an eye. We have found...