injuries

According to the CDC, About one out of five slip and fall accidents cause severe head injuries or broken bones. Many of these people who suffered injuries from a slip and fall in Utah neglect to get medical attention afterward.  As Utah's premier personal injury lawyers, we know that a slip and fall injury can lead to many devastating and life-altering consequences. If you or a loved one has sustained a...

In the legal world, the collection and preservation of evidence are critical and crucial.  Cases can be won or lost based solely on evidence.  Evidence also varies with different types of cases.  Criminal cases have crime scene evidence, emergency calls, videotapes, and possibly weapons.  Paternity cases may be DNA collection and fraud cases may involve recorded messages or computer evidence. Civil...

You have a deposition scheduled in your case – now what? Are you even sure what a deposition is? A deposition is essentially oral testimony given outside of a courtroom but in front of a court reporter. You will be sworn in and questioned by an attorney. Below are some helpful tips to consider before your deposition: Dress appropriately. You will be judged by your conduct, appearance, and demeanor as...

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...

In the world of personal injury litigation, traumatic brain injuries are one of the worst damages a person can suffer. Even mild trauma to the head can have devastating and life-long effects on an individual. In this article, we want to discuss what traumatic brain injury is, what causes it, what can happen to a person who has been hit in the head, and of course, how we can prevent these injuries. More...

Some jobs in Utah are more dangerous than others. Sometimes the work itself is precarious, and sometimes it's the working environment that poses a danger to workers. Every employer in Utah should offer workers compensation to take care of you when you get hurt during any job. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work out that way. In a dangerous job, the cost of an accident adds up quickly. Here are five of...

If you have been injured in medical malpractice, a car accident, or even work, you may want to file a personal injury claim. The outcome of an injury can lead to a very cumbersome time, so it is essential to know as much as possible about the process. A case settlement comes down to several factors. These factors may include the accident's circumstances, the severity of the injury, and the number of lost...

Most of us have used playgrounds at one time in our lives. Our childhood memories are often filled with fun times of recess or going to the local park. These were the care-free days of swinging on the monkey bars, crossing rope bridges, or sliding down the slide. As kids, we didn't think about the consequences or how we could be injured while playing. As adults, we are more aware of just how many things...

Let's say that you have been involved in an accident where it was not your fault. This could be a car accident that happened because the other person was speeding or driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In other cases, the accident could have arisen because a property owner did not correctly upkeep their property. For example, in the winter, water is allowed to collect and freeze in a...

On-the-job injuries are more common than you may believe. Millions of individuals suffer occupational injuries yearly and apply for employees' comp. In 2015, nearly 3 million nonfatal work environment injuries were reported in the USA. That's approximately 8,000 injuries per day, according to the Freedom Mutual Research Study Institute for Security. Exactly How Workers' Comp Can Aid Injured...