Like all states, Utah has laws ensuring that property owners take responsibility for any harm that comes to an individual lawfully on their property if the harm occurs due to a preventable hazard. Under this law, owners of both private and commercial properties must maintain their property in a way that keeps it reasonably safe for visitors by recognizing and promptly addressing any safety hazards or warning visitors of a known hazard. To protect themselves from lawsuits, property owners purchase premises liability insurance. Whether you are a private property owner or a business owner, it’s i ..read more

A spinal cord injury is life-altering, changing nearly every aspect of the victim’s physical and emotional well-being. After the initial trauma of the accident, spinal cord injury victims face months of rehabilitation to learn a new way to live within the limits of their level of immobility. With changes to everyday life from the ability to work in a previous position, to accomplishing daily routines and interacting with loved ones, a spinal cord injury profoundly impacts the victim’s life and causes consequences to their emotional well-being and mental health. Understanding Changes in Mental ..read more

Drivers become accustomed to their vehicle acting almost as an extension of their body, reacting to even the smallest movement of the steering wheel or the slightest acceleration or deceleration. That’s why it’s terrifying when a car or truck suddenly skids out of control, leaving the driver only an instant to decide how to react in a way that decreases the chance of a serious car accident. Can a motorist do anything to take back control or minimize the chances of an accident during a skid? Learn more from a Salt Lake City personal injury attorney today. What Causes a Car or Truck to Skid? Whe ..read more

During the emotional grief and anguish after a preventable death as well as the stress of a wrongful death claim in Utah, surviving family members don’t have time to consider the tax burden of a large settlement or jury award for their damages. Once the dust settles and those who lost a loved one due to a wrongful death have a check in their hands, one of the first questions they commonly have is, “Do I have to pay taxes on this amount as income?” The answer is generally, “No,” but as expected when dealing with the IRS, it isn’t that straightforward. It’s important to understand what is and is ..read more

At Handy & Handy Attorneys At Law, a crucial area of our practice is to provide outstanding client experience, develop innovative strategies, and efficiently execute those strategies for our clients. We pride ourselves on serving clients with transparent communication and comprehensive explanations at each stage of the legal process. Handy & Handy Attorneys At Law is pleased to announce that Principal Attorney Garrett S. Handy has been selected for the 2024 Super Lawyers® award. Attorney Garrett S. Handy’s peers have voted him as one of the “Legal Elite” Salt Lake City Personal Injury ..read more

Falls are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) as well as fractures, knee injuries, back injuries, neck injuries, and facial injuries. When a slip-and-fall accident occurs directly due to a property owner’s or business manager’s failure to take reasonable care to prevent injuries, they are liable for the victims’s damages—typically paid through a property insurance liability policy. The word “damages” in a personal injury case refers to the consequences of the injury to the victim. It’s easy to add up economic damages like hospital bills and lost income, but how do you calculate ..read more

Sudden unexpected injuries are painful and traumatic, especially if they are the direct result of someone else’s careless, reckless, or wrongful actions. Fortunately, civil courts allow injury victims to seek compensation for the losses they experience after an injury caused by another individual or business. A personal injury claim or a lawsuit against the at-fault party is the way an injury victim seeks justice, accountability, and compensation for their losses. Economic and non-economic losses after an injury are known as “damages” in personal injury claims. While it’s easy to understand ho ..read more

No one starts their day expecting it to end with a serious injury, but car accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, workplace injuries, injuries from defective products, and other negligence-related injuries occur to people across the country daily. When an injury occurs because of someone else’s careless or reckless actions, the injury victim doesn’t have to be left with the undue burden of expenses and lost income. The civil courts offer a solution through a personal injury case. This type of legal action holds the at-fault party accountable for the consequences of the injury—known as the victim ..read more

When a close family member dies it brings a cascade of consequences to loved ones left behind, including financial losses as well as grief and anguish, according to our Salt Lake City wrongful death attorney. If the death was the direct result of an individual’s or business’s carelessness, recklessness, or wrongful behavior, they are liable for the consequences—known as “damages” in a personal injury claim. Compensation in a wrongful death claim includes amounts for damages such as medical expenses before the death, funeral costs, and compensation for the loss of wages and benefits for the num ..read more

An accident is a devastating experience, both physically and emotionally. Sometimes the trauma continues long past the initial accident when it’s time for injury victims to make claims for their damages. In personal injury claims from car accidents and other injuries caused by negligence, “damages” refer to the economic and non-economic consequences of an accident or injury, such as property damage, medical expenses, lost income, and compensation for pain and suffering. If you made a driving error or otherwise caused serious injuries to someone else, you may be worried about the consequences o ..read more