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How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take?
After an accident, one of the first questions people ask is, “How long is this going to take?” There is no single answer. Some Utah injury claims settle in a few months, while others take several years. In this article our Utah trial lawyers will walk you through the typical stages of a case and what influences the timeline. Important: Every personal injury case is different. The timeframes below are general estimates for educational purposes only. They are not a prediction or promise about your case, which could take much less or much more time. This article is not legal advice. ...
Dog Bites: What You Should Do as an Owner and a Victim
Dog bites are a serious issue, with over 4.5 million incidents reported annually in the United States, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA. While any dog can bite under certain circumstances, certain breeds are...
How Much Time Do You Have to File an Insurance Claim After a Car Accident?
Getting into an auto accident is stressful, and dealing with injuries, vehicle damage, and emotional distress only adds to the chaos. In the midst of it all, many people wonder: How long do I have to file an insurance claim after a car accident? ...
The 5 Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
A motorcycle offers an experience that you can’t find anywhere else, freedom and pure exhilaration. Being able to experience the open road with the wind on your face and extreme speeds is magical, but it also comes with its own share of unique...
What’s Involved in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is heartbreaking, especially when someone else’s negligence or misconduct causes the loss. In those moments of grief, many families are left asking not only “Why?” but “What now?” When a preventable death occurs,...
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Long Term Care
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have a profound impact on individuals and their families, often requiring extensive long term care. At our Utah trial law firm, we understand the challenges that come faced by TBI victims and are committed to...
How To Establish Liability in a Slip and Fall Accident
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, from when you are shopping at a grocery store, walking around a neighbor's property, or even on a public sidewalk. A slip and fall may seem like an inconsequential event, but these incidents can result...
What to Do Immediately After a Slip and Fall Accident in Utah
A slip and fall accident can happen in the blink of an eye — one moment you're going about your day, and the next, you're on the ground in pain and confusion. Whether it’s a wet floor at a grocery store, an icy sidewalk outside a business, or a...
Snow Tire and Chain Requirements in Utah: What You Need to Know Before Winter Hits
Utah’s winter landscapes are breathtaking, but they come with their fair share of driving hazards. Snow-covered roads, icy passes, and unpredictable storms make proper tire and chain usage essential for safe travel. Whether you’re a local...
Safety Tips for Driving in Snowy or Icy Conditions
Winter’s icy grip transforms roads into treacherous paths, making driving during snowy or icy conditions a challenge even for seasoned drivers. If you're heading to a holiday gathering or even just navigating your daily commute, your safety should...
Permissive Use for Vehicles: What Happens If You’re in an Accident Driving Someone Else’s Car?
The holidays bring family and friends together, often leading to shared dinners, heartfelt laughter — and shared cars. But what happens if you get into a car accident while driving a vehicle that isn’t yours? This scenario is more common than you...
How To Stop Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a leading cause of accidents on the road, leading to thousands of injuries and deaths every year. Despite the widespread knowledge of its dangers, many drivers still engage in activities that take their attention away from the...
Can You Sue an Amusement Park for Your Injuries?
An amusement park is a place for fun and excitement. These parks are made with the sole purpose of providing safe thrills for your friends and family, but what happens if tragedy strikes. In an instant a day of fun can turn into a nightmare if you...
Can You Pursue a Personal Injury Case Over Food Poisoning from a Restaurant
Food poisoning can be an unpleasant and sometimes serious ordeal. If you believe that you've been a victim of food poisoning due to the negligence of a restaurant, you might wonder if you can pursue a personal injury case. The short answer is yes,...
Workers’ Compensation Vs. Personal Injury Claims in Utah
The average American spends nearly 90,000 hours of their life in the workplace. With how much time we spend in our workplace, we have the right to feel safe. However, workplace injuries are still very common. An injury in the workplace can be...
Why Does Being a Witness Matter for a Car Accident?
When a personal injury claim is started the question of who is responsible for the accident is always at the forefront, and if there is no footage of the accident scene then the claim can turn into a he said she said situation. This can be remedied...
Am I Able to Sue a Business Even if I Signed a Waiver?
Whether you are playing a sport, throwing axes, joining a gym, or attending certain events you may be asked to sign a waiver. These waivers, often seen as a form or agreement that you sign before you can have fun, carry significant legal...
What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident
No one plans for a car accident. One moment you are driving to work or picking up the kids from school, and the next you're dealing with flashing hazard lights, a racing heart, and a dozen questions about what happens now. That shock is normal, but...
What Are the Long Term Side Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is one of the most severe injuries that anyone can endure, affecting millions of people each year. Of all the injuries that you can endure, injuries to the brain are the most likely to result in death or permanent...
The Most Common Causes of Wrongful Death
A wrongful death is a death that is caused by another party's negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions. Wrongful death cases can leave friends and family members of the deceased heartbroken and unsure of what they should do. If the death...
Semi Truck Accidents and the Long Term Life Altering Side Effects
In the world of vehicle accidents, no accident is quite as devastating as a semi truck accident. The sheer size and weight of these massive vehicles when met with an average car can result in serious injuries and sometimes even death. The immediate...
Fact vs. Fiction: The Realities of Bike Accidents
Getting into a bike accident can result in serious, often life changing, injuries. These accidents can change every aspect of your life and can pose complex legal challenges, leading to a myriad of misconceptions regarding bike accidents. Our Utah...
Why are Medical Records Important in an Injury Case?
An injury can happen in a multitude of ways, whether you slipped and fell at a grocery store, got into a fender bender on your way to work, or were injured by someone else's negligence, then you may have a personal injury case. While an injury may...
What You Can do to Stay Safe While Driving in Bad Weather
Utah, it's a state of breathtaking scenery and beautiful seasons, but with it’s beauty also comes unique challenges due to Utah's diverse weather conditions. From snow covered mountains to scorching hot deserts, a driver in Utah must be prepared...
How is Liability Determined in a Multi-Car Accident?
Car accidents are incredibly stressful. One moment you are peacefully driving your vehicle, the next your car is ruined and you are injured. In the blink of an eye you now have to figure out who is responsible for the accident, what to do with your...
What Recent Statistics Mean for Bike Safety
When the Covid 19 pandemic started in March of 2020 society as we know it went through a fundamental change. Due to lockdowns and social distancing the ebb and flow of everyday life was completely taken away. Daily activities that we once thought...
What Changes When You Get Into a Car Accident With an Out-of-State Driver?
A car crash is something that no one is ever wanting to happen to them. Getting into a car accident leaves you with no car, possible injuries, and feelings of confusion and agitation. All of these feelings of pain, panic, and uncertainty can become...
What Can You do to Preserve Evidence and Establish Fault in a Bike Accident?
When you ride a bike you feel a sense of freedom that can’t be achieved in a car. You are able to feel the wind in your hair and feel less tethered to the road than you would in any other vehicle. While a bike offers a unique freedom, it can also...
How a Dash Cam Can Protect You in a Hit-and-Run Accident
Imagine you are driving home late at night after a long day of work. You are driving through a green light when all of the sudden someone making a left hand turn sideswipes your vehicle. In the aftermath of the accident you are stressed out and...
What Can I Do to Drive Safely in a Construction Zone?
Whether you are traveling home from work, taking your kids to school, or going on a road trip you are likely to encounter some form of construction. Road work can cause heavy delays in traffic, detours changing your route, as well as changes in the...
Road Rage or Road Trip? Why Summer Means More Accidents.
The summer vacation season brings a significant increase in traffic on roads and highways across the country. Families embark on road trips, tourists visit popular destinations, and the overall volume of vehicles on the road spikes. This surge in...
Injured While Playing a Sport? What are Your Options?
The summer time is a time for outdoor sports and recreation. Whether you are out on the baseball field hitting a home run, scoring a goal in your soccer match, or acing your serve on the tennis court, participating in sports is a great way to stay...
The 5 Most Common Mistakes Drivers Make on Road Trips
A road trip here in the U.S is almost a right of passage. Being able to travel from state to state over long distances allows you freedom to experience these new and beautiful places and create unforgettable memories with family and friends. In...
Can I Pursue a Personal Injury Claim for Playground Injuries
Playgrounds are designed to be places of joy and fun for children, offering an environment where they can play, explore, and develop physical skills. However, they can also be sites where accidents and injuries occur. When a child is injured on a...
Can You Pursue Damages from Faulty Software or a Product Defect in EVs?
The world of transportation is always changing and innovating, with the latest most groundbreaking innovations being electric vehicles (EVs). These vehicles are at the forefront of innovation, offering sustainable and efficient alternatives to our...
The Shocking Truth: Why Electric Cars Pose Unique Crash Risks
In the last three years, the electric car industry has boomed. In 2020, 300,000 electric vehicles (EVs) were sold, and in 2023, over 1.6 million EVs were sold. EVs offer numerous benefits to you and our planet, including reduced carbon emissions...
Who is Liable in a Boating Accident?
Boating is a popular recreational activity, offering a sense of freedom and adventure. However, it also comes with inherent risks. Boating accidents can result in severe injuries, property damage, and even fatalities. Understanding liability and...
How to Stay Safe at a Concert or a Festival
Concerts and festivals are a great way to go out and experience live music, culture, and art with fellow fans and loads of people. However, these gatherings also come with inherent risks, and serious injuries can occur. As we enter into the summer...
How To Have a Safe Commute
Here in the United States, the average American spends roughly 26 minutes on their commute to work each day, as of 2014. That is a total of 52 minutes a day spent traveling back and forth from work, and nearly four and a half hours of a week spent...
How Social Media Can Change Your Injury Case
We live in a digital world. Today, more than ever before, we are online and connected to those around us. We carry smartphones in our pockets, we have access to incredible AI technology that can answer practically any question in the world, and we...
In a Car Accident, What Damages are Covered?
Being involved in a car accident can be overwhelming. Whether you are a driver or a passenger dealing with the physical and emotional turmoil of this traumatic event can be difficult. These feelings of stress can only be added to when an insurance...
How Can You Avoid a Left-Hand Turn Accident?
When you are at an intersection a left hand turn might seem like a simple maneuver. However a left hand turn can lead to one of the most dangerous types of car accidents, a T-Bone. An accident caused by a left hand turn can lead to severe and...
Passenger in a Car Accident? Do You Know Your Rights?
Riding as a passenger in a car can be quite relaxing. As a passenger you don't have to worry about any of the stresses of the drive, such as bad drivers or poor weather conditions, and for the most part you can just sit back and relax. This feeling...
The Five Most Common Causes of Car Accidents
In 2023, roughly 25,890 car accidents occurred every single day, with an estimated 13,100,000 car accidents occurring in 2023 according to the National Safety Counsel (NSC). A car accident is a traumatic event that no one should have to endure,...
Hit by an Uninsured Driver? Here’s What You Need to Know
Getting into a car accident is stressful enough on its own. But what happens when you find out the driver who hit you doesn’t have insurance? It’s a gut punch a lot of Utah drivers face, but the good news is, you may still have real options for...
7 Tips on How To Drive Safely with Semi Trucks
Whether you are traveling on a freeway or a surface street, driving alongside a semi-truck is essentially an everyday occurrence, yet it poses unique challenges and risks. Semi-trucks, also known as tractor-trailers, are extremely large vehicles...
The Importance of Video In Personal Injury Claims
Whether you have been injured in a car accident, bike accident, slip and fall, or a dog bite evidence will always be crucial to your case. In an injury claim an insurance company will try their hardest to look for any reason to not pay for your...
How is Liability Determined for a Dog Bite?
Dogs, mans best friend and one of the most common pets to have in your household. With over 65 million people in the U.S owning a dog it is safe to say that we love our furry friends, which is what makes a dog attack even more heart breaking....
How to Deal With an Aggressive Driver
Imagine you are driving home from a long hard day at work, you are listening to the radio and can not wait to get home and relax. All of the sudden, someone cuts into your lane nearly causing an accident. Your first reaction might be to tailgate...
Keeping Your Eyes on the Road: How To Avoid Distracted Driving
Did you know that sending or reading a text while driving takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that is like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed. Sending a text is one of the main causes of...
Slip and Falls: What Do I Do Next?
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, it is important that you understand your rights and the steps that you can take to ensure that you receive fair compensation for the injuries that you have suffered. A slip and fall case...
Speeding: Deadly Consequences
Driving is one of the few constants in our busy day-to-day lives. Whether it’s a quick trip to the grocery store or a long commute to work, the average American spends nearly 60 minutes behind the wheel every day. With that much time spent in a...

