WHAT IS A WRONGFUL DEATH LAWYER?
Practice Areas WRONGFUL DEATH LAWYER TALK TO A LAWYER FOR FREE WHAT IS A WRONGFUL DEATH LAWYER Accidents are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Every year, they claim more than 161,000 lives. Only cancer, which causes almost 600,000 deaths, and heart disease, which causes 635,000 deaths, surpassing accidental deaths in […]
Car Accident Mediation vs. Going to Court
CAR ACCIDENT MEDIATION VS. GOING TO COURT Facebook Instagram Youtube Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. Neither party has the ability to force the other side to agree to mediation. The court has the ability to force one down the road after a complaint has been filed, but that is not always likely to happen. […]
Is Arbitration Required for an Auto Accident Injury?
IS ARBITRATION REQUIRED FOR AN AUTO ACCIDENT INJURY? Facebook Instagram Youtube The short answer to that question is no. Arbitration is never required in an auto accident case. In the State of Utah, arbitration occurs either when the parties mutually agree to it, or when a claim is worth less than $50,000, a plaintiff’s attorney can file for […]
How Long do You Have to File a Lawsuit After a Car Accident?
HOW LONG DO YOU HAVE TO FILE A LAWSUIT AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT? Facebook Instagram Youtube When you are injured by the negligence of another person, you can force them to pay to compensate for the harm that they caused by getting a court judgment by winning a lawsuit in your state. Establishing the laws for […]
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW WHEN FILING A WRONGFUL DEATH CASE?
Practice Areas WRONGFUL DEATH CASES TALK TO A LAWYER FOR FREE WHAT SHOULD I KNOW WHEN FILING FOR A WRONGFUL DEATH CASE? There is no greater tragedy than losing a loved one. When the unimaginable happens, the surviving family members may be entitled to bring a claim for wrongful death. Wrongful death is defined as: “A death […]
Car Accident Case against the Government
CAR ACCIDENT CASE AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT Facebook Instagram Youtube Getting damages for an injury caused by a government entity can be a bit trickier than recovering damages from a private citizen. This difficulty stems from a legal concept called “sovereign immunity.” Sovereign immunity is what prevented people from being able to sue the king in the old […]
Am I a Bad Person if I Sue Somebody?
AM I A BAD PERSON IF I SUE SOMEBODY? Facebook Instagram Youtube We get it. Lawyers are best used as the brunt of a good joke, right? You are hesitant to get an attorney involved after an injury because you have been told that we live in a “sue-happy” world. Many people associate hiring an attorney or […]
Vehicle Burglaries and Theft
VEHICLE BURGLARIES AND THEFT Facebook Instagram Youtube There has been an increase of vehicle break-ins and thefts in Washington and Iron counties. In 2021, Washington county reported over 450 instances of motor vehicle theft. In July of 2022 Cedar city was also seeing an increase in thefts. Here, our St. George personal injury attorneys offer preventive steps […]
Injured During a High Speed Chase
INJURED DURING A HIGH SPEED CHASE Facebook Instagram Youtube While they aren’t common, police chases happen. With high speeds, aggressive driving, and maneuvering, it’s possible for innocent motorists to get caught in the middle and become seriously injured. These accidents can bring catastrophic injuries, medical debt, and a lot of questions. Even minor car accidents can […]
What do I do if my car is stolen
What do I do if my car is STOLEN Facebook Instagram Youtube Over the past few years, there has been an increase in car thefts in Southern Utah. According to Officer Tiffany Mitchell with the St. George Police Department, “This type of criminal activity is completely preventable. Taking two simple steps can help to […]