What is the Deposition Phase in a Personal Injury Settlement?
WHAT IS THE DEPOSITION PHASE IN A PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT? Facebook Instagram Youtube If you have filed a personal injury lawsuit, one of the most important steps in the litigation process is the deposition. For many injury victims, the idea of being questioned under oath can feel intimidating or unfair — but it is a […]
Rule 35 Medical Exams Explained: What Injury Victims Need to Know
RULE 35 MEDICAL EXAMS EXPLAINED: WHAT INJURY VICTIMS NEED TO KNOW Facebook Instagram Youtube Rule 35 Medical Exams Explained: What Injury Victims Need to Know If you are involved in a personal injury lawsuit, you may be required to attend a Rule 35 medical exam. For many people, this request raises questions and concerns—especially when […]
Dog Bite Laws in Utah: Strict Liability vs. the One Bite Rule
DOG BITE LAWS IN UTAH: STRICT LIABILITY VS. THE ONE BITE RULE Facebook Instagram Youtube Dog bites can be traumatic, painful, and financially overwhelming. Whether you’re coping with emergency medical bills, scarring, infection risks, or emotional trauma, victims often face significant challenges after an attack. Understanding your legal rights is the first step toward rebuilding. […]
Can I Sue for a Cat Bite?
CAN I SUE FOR A CAT BITE? Facebook Instagram Youtube Recently, I visited one of our local wound clinics. During my conversation with the staff, I learned something surprising — cat bite injuries are treated more often than dog bites. We often hear about dog bite injuries, but what about cat attacks? The courts […]
First Time My Dog Bit Someone
FIRST TIME MY DOG BIT SOMEONE Facebook Instagram Youtube Many states require a dog bite victim to prove negligence in order to recover against the dog’s owner after a dog bite incident. Negligence is a fancy lawyer word that really just means that somebody was not careful enough. For example, if you know that your dog loves […]
Does My Home Owners’ Insurance Policy Cover My Dog?
DOES MY HOME OWNERS’ INSURANCE POLICY COVER MY DOG? Facebook Instagram Youtube The short answer is yes- probably, but it depends. Your homeowner’s insurance likely covers liability for all damages caused by your dog. So there is no need to ad insult to injury by being a jerk to your neighbor after your dog bites […]
Should I Hire a Lawyer if a Dog Bites Me?
SHOULD I HIRE A LAWYER IF A DOG BITES ME? Facebook Instagram Youtube There are just over 4.5 million dog bites each year in the United States. Many are one-bite attacks that may not require serious medical care but can leave emotional scars. Being bitten by an angry dog is terrifying, and victims know that […]
UTAH DOG BITE LAW
UTAH DOG BITE LAW Facebook Instagram Youtube Understanding Utah’s Dog Bite Law People often ask, “What is Utah’s dog bite law?” It may seem like an unusual area of law at first. How could a dog biting someone involve legal action? These are all valid questions, and the answers are simple. The law in the […]
I Was On Someone Else’s Property
I WAS ON SOMEONE ELSE’S PROPERTY Facebook Instagram Youtube Many people wonder whether their dog bite claim will be defeated by the fact that they were on the dog owners property when they got bit by the dog? The short answer to this question is—absolutely not. Utah is a strict liability state when it comes to dog […]
Will my Neighbor Hate me if I Hire a Lawyer After a Dog Bite?
WILL MY NEIGHBOR HATE ME IF I HIRE A LAWYER AFTER A DOG BITE? Facebook Instagram Youtube The citizens of the great State of Utah are generally extremely amicable. Most of us know many of our neighbors. People in Utah have a very strong sense of community. We spend a great deal of time at social gatherings […]