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 will file a case with…[...]

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Help! I Need a Personal Injury Attorney The search for a personal injury attorney is not a decision you should make in haste. Most often, the need to hire a lawyer comes during a very stressful and often painful moment in a person’s life. Hiring the right attorney can help relieve some of the stress and hardship an individual can…[...]

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At first, it seems the answer to this question would be that the property owner is responsible. Assigning fault, however, doesn’t always happen that quickly. Whether or not a person can file an insurance claim and receive compensation for their injury requires determining the negligence of the property owner and deciding fault. Just because you were injured on someone’s property,…[...]

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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 no single way to handle…[...]

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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 you know has been the…[...]

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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 hear the case presented by…[...]

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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 cases. It can also be…[...]

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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 legal counsel. You are entirely…[...]

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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. It’s a common misconception that…[...]

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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 are only compensated based on…[...]

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