Damages

This question is posed to me by nearly every single one of my clients. Unfortunately, this question is complicated, multi-faceted, and dependent on many variables. Quality attorneys know this and will not make promises they can't keep or exaggeration of value. Attorneys can offer guidance, but they cannot give absolute answers or guarantees regarding a case's matters. Of course, adept attorneys will have a...

When we hear cases such as sexual assault, molestation, or rape, we often think of criminal defense needs. There is a good reason for that. When a person has been convicted of a sexual assault incident, there can be many legal ramifications. This could include but is not limited to jail time, fines, probation, and long-term legal sanctions such as permanently being listed as a sexual offender. Even if...

If you are deemed an essential worker during this pandemic, you may be able to file a personal injury claim on top of your worker's compensation claim. Suppose your employer is not following the CDC guidelines and using best practices for social distancing or cleaning and disinfecting the workspaces. In that case, you have a right and a moral duty to report what you have experienced or seen as it has...

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....

Utah law allows those impacted by someone else’s negligence or recklessness to claim various basic damages in personal injury cases. These damages are typically categorized into economic losses and reparations for non-monetary losses. In some instances, a person who sustained personal injuries can also claim punitive damages. This is notably if the injuries were intentional, such as in an assault case...

The majority of people are aware that if you are injured due to another's negligence, you have a right to seek legal compensation against that person, company, or entity. In a nutshell, this definition is enough to satisfy the process's general idea; it leaves out room for nuances. The above mentioned basic definition does not fully cover all the various aspects of many accident litigation cases. When a...

Every citizen of The United States is protected by civil rights laws as well as The Constitution. They are legal protections to ensure that government bodies, including the police, do not abuse us. The truth of the matter is that most police are good police. They are there to "protect and serve," and uniformed men and women can be counted on to help us in times of emergencies. However, we live in turbulent...