Articles Posted in Personal Injury

In 2021, there were 61, 406 car accidents in Utah. Often, these are life-changing events that leave victims struggling to recover physically, emotionally, and financially. If your accident was caused by another person’s recklessness, you may be entitled to compensation by that person for your damages. You may wonder if hiring an attorney is necessary.…

Last week, we settled a personal injury claim for $25,000.00. This amount was in addition to the money our client had already received from the other (at-fault) driver’s insurance. He had been very injured in the car accident and needed the extra money to pay his medical bills. How did we get him the extra…

Every day in Utah, there are 143 crashes, with 61 people injured and 1 person killed, according to the most recent Utah Crash Summary report, issued by the Department of Public Safety. In 2011, there were 52,287 total reported traffic crashes, with 22,325 people injured and 243 people killed. While those numbers are high, in…

Come rain, snow or sandstorm, Utahans have been hitting the roads—and hitting each other—this past week. It’s no surprise that car crashes increase with bad weather. If you’ve found yourself driving in these conditions, keep in mind the law may require you to drive under the posted speed limit. Utah law says: “A person may…

Personal Injury Protection (PIP), is part of every car insurance policy in Utah. Under Utah law, every insurance policy must cover up to $3,000.00 in injury costs from a car accident. These injury costs generally include your medical bills, such as hospital care, chiropractic care, massage therapy, acupuncture and doctor’s visits. PIP must also pay…

If you’ve been injured in an accident and are in pain, you want to get better as quickly as possible. When is the right time to get treatment? Here are some tips: If you think you have a serious injury (such as fractures or internal bleeding), first go to the hospital for an examination and/or…

Here’s how you can prevent winter car accidents: 1. If your vehicle skids: Skidding is caused when the rear wheels of your vehicle lose their grip and pass to the front. To correct any skid, let up on the gas and gently turn your wheels in the direction you want to go. Do not re-apply…

You’ve been in a car accident and reported it to your insurance company. The insurance adjuster says he or she will investigate the accident; but even before the investigation begins, your insurance company may have already decided how much money it wants to pay you for the accident! This amount of money is called a…

When you’re involved in a vehicle accident, following a few simple guidelines will help you to obtain the most compensation for your accident: