No one wants to experience the trauma of a dog bite. Unfortunately, these incidents happen more often than we realize. According to the World Health Organization, roughly 4.5 million people in the United States experience dog bites annually. Dog bites can occur at any time and in any place, whether it is a pet or ..read more

Sustaining injuries in a serious accident or facing a difficult medical diagnosis can be challenging physically and taxing mentally. Sadly, there were 139.8 million emergency department visits in the US in 2021. These resulted in 18.3 million people being admitted to the hospital. Such patients have the right to expect competent and thorough care when they are ..read more

On many construction sites, scaffolds are a common sight. These temporary structures are essential for a number of jobs to be completed safely. However, in some cases, the use (or misuse) of scaffolding poses a high risk of injury or death. Over the past few years, Utah has seen a number of scaffold incidents that ..read more

Unexpected injuries are an all-too-common occurrence across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics, there were 40 million injury-related emergency department visits in 2021. Utahans were not spared; in 2021, car accidents alone caused more than 26,000 injuries and 300 fatalities. These numbers paint a sad picture of ..read more

No one leaves the comfort of his or her home in Utah expecting to suffer an injury. Yet, every day, many residents statewide are injured either by accident or intentionally far too often. Could every such incident be considered a personal injury? Indeed, what constitutes a personal injury in Utah? And is hiring a personal ..read more

People in Utah are injured every day through various means. In 2021, there were some 5.4 million motor vehicle-related injuries nationwide, costing more than $498.3 billion total in damages. In addition to car accidents, there are other ways you could wind up injured, such as medical malpractice, workplace accidents, use of defective products, and more ..read more

In 2021, 5.4 million people in the US sought medical attention for motor vehicle accident injuries. Medical bills from doctor visits and treatments can quickly add up when you have been injured in a car accident. But who pays for your medical bills after a collision? The answer to this question partly depends on the car insurance ..read more

In the aftermath of a car accident, your life can be turned upside down. You may be dealing with physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial expenses that add up quickly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the total cost of car accidents in the US was $340 billion in 2019. Coping with these long-term consequences ..read more

It has been reported that, in 2020, some 43 percent of car accidents resulted in injury. In the aftermath of a car accident, you may be in an extremely elevated emotional state, especially if it is discovered that you have been hurt. If you were the victim in the crash, you may rightly seek compensation for ..read more

Often, accidents involving commercial trucks result in devastating injuries and damages. In 2021, an estimated 5,700 large trucks were involved in fatal collisions. The same year, over 117,300 large trucks were involved in crashes resulting in an injury. Are you dealing with the aftermath of a truck accident? When faced with such a painful and overwhelming situation ..read more