Why Should We Call them Car Collisions and Not Car Accidents?  Words have power and carry a lot of meaning, both in how they are defined and how society casually uses them and the power words hold in our everyday lives. Take using the word “accident” for example, to describe something that happened versus using […]

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Dealing with an insurance company during a personal injury case can often feel like an uphill battle. Negotiations can be long and drawn out, and what happens when those negotiations don’t result in compensation that you or your attorney believe is fair? You can elect to have your case decided at trial and your attorney […]

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If you have been injured due to the negligence of another party and plan to or have already filed a personal injury claim, here are a few things you will need to know about the process of your personal injury case. Although no two personal injury cases will ever be the same, and there is […]

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Accidents happen every day. Some are simple and don’t result in injury, other incidents are serious and lead to more severe, and sometimes permanent, injury.  Many Utahns, may be worried about the claims or case process, and many times when negligent parties are not held accountable then future injuries may occur. If you or someone […]

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Not all Utah personal injury claims go to court. Many claims and cases are settled outside the courtroom using different forms of alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration. All parties involved in a personal injury claim must agree to participate in arbitration. Once agreed to, a neutral party, known as the arbitrator, is chosen to […]

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A form of alternative dispute resolution, mediation is typically offered as an alternative to traditional litigation because with it you can avoid the high costs and longevity of a traditional lawsuit held in the courts. Mediation is most often used in family courts, such as divorce cases, housing court, small claims court, and personal injury […]

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Have you lost confidence in your attorney? Do they keep you in the loop on the details of your case? Are you unhappy with the results, or lack thereof, with your personal injury claim or case? It may be time to consider seeking out a second opinion regarding your claim, and if necessary, change your […]

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You never want to be left unprotected or unsupported while handling a personal injury case in Utah. Even if you think you don’t need an attorney, you should have one by your side. The legal system is complicated and so is trying to navigate all the steps to filing and handling a personal injury claim. […]

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Hiring an attorney can be a scary and intimidating task, but it’s also one of the best decisions you can make if you have been injured. Many people try to avoid hiring an attorney at all costs because they don’t think they will be able to afford it. However, personal injury attorneys work differently. They […]

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A personal injury attorney does more than just file your lawsuits. Hiring an attorney to handle your personal injury case, whether it goes to court or not, will ensure that your specific case is handled properly, especially when dealing with insurance companies, and that your case meets all the filing deadlines, among many other things. […]

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