Originally published May 30, 2022. When you file an insurance claim after a car accident, you usually receive a settlement offer from the insurance company. However, it’s important to remember that you can, and often should, negotiate for a better settlement offer if the first […]
How Are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated in Idaho?
Imagine you’re involved in a car accident caused by a reckless driver. You survive but sustain severe injuries that require extensive medical treatment. Beyond the mounting medical bills and lost wages from missed work, you find yourself dealing with persistent pain, sleepless nights, anxiety, and […]
Settlement Breakdown: How Much Goes to Me?
Picture this familiar scenario: you’ve been in a car accident, and after months of stressful negotiations, the insurance company finally agrees to a settlement of $100,000. Sounds like you just won the lottery, right? Well, it’s not quite that simple. There are various elements involved […]
Should You Call the Cops After a Fender Bender?
Picture it: you’re driving to your local grocery store. It’s a route you’ve taken dozens, if not hundreds, of times before, and it’s always the same. But this time, while stopped at a red light, your thoughts are interrupted by a loud bang as your […]
The Importance of Hiring an Experienced Wrongful Death Lawyer
Losing a loved one is a devastating, life-changing event. When that loss is the result of someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions, the pain is often compounded by a desire for justice. In such situations, a wrongful death lawsuit can help surviving loved ones get […]
What Are the Worst Traffic Times in Salt Lake City?
Originally published June 27, 2022. Salt Lake City, or SLC, is known as the “Crossroads of the West” due to being at the center of two of the country’s longest and busiest interstate highways: the north-south I-15 and the east-west I-80. As one of Utah’s […]
Common Misconceptions About Personal Injury Law
Personal injury law, like any justice-related field, makes for good TV. Unfortunately, as with any dramatization, these representations can play fast and loose with the details, which can lead to confusion when you actually have a personal injury case to pursue. There are many misconceptions […]
Will I Need to Go to Court to Settle My Personal Injury Claim?
Personal injury cases can be stressful, and you may be stressing about whether your own case will need to go to court to settle. Your choice between settling and going to court depends on the specifics of your case, and every case is unique. In […]
How Does Utah Law Define a Wrongful Death Claim?
Each state has its own set of laws defining what a wrongful death is and how to file a claim. But wrongful death in Utah, at its simplest definition, is a death caused by someone’s negligence or wrongdoing, such as in a fatal car accident. […]
Common Types of Injuries After a Fender Bender
When you think of a car accident resulting in injuries, you might imagine something serious and catastrophic. You may be surprised to learn, then, that even the most minor fender benders can result in injuries that are expensive and can have serious consequences for your […]
