Utah Personal Injury Lawyers

Every year commercial trucks are involved in 2.4% of all car accidents. This may not sound like a high percentage, but one person is injured or killed in a truck accident every 16 minutes. The majority of fatal truck accidents occur in rural areas, on a weekday, and in the daytime when the most delivery trucks and daily commuters on are on the road.

One of the reasons for delivery truck accidents is the pressure on drivers to make as many deliveries as possible in the shortest time frame possible. For every dollar in revenue the average trucking company makes it has a cost of 95.2 cents. Leaving them with a profit of 4.8 cents of every dollar. To increase profits, trucking companies may cut costs by overworking their drivers or improperly maintaining their fleet of trucks...

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Finding proper financial compensation after explosions and burn injury accidents requires a lawyer with the background, experience and access to vital resources needed to protect a client's rights, and hold the negligent individuals and companies liable for such life-altering damages to individuals and their families. We consult with medical specialists, physical and occupational therapists, economists and life care planners to build a clear case detailing the extent of injury and full impact on our client's quality of life. A burns and explosions attorney at our firm can handle cases involving:

• Burn injuries from fires or defective products
• Heat and smoke inhalation injuries
• Burns due to chemicals exposure
• Electrocutions at home or on the job
• Propane and natural gas explosions

Burn injuries resulting from home fires, chemical exposure and electrocution accidents often leave victims facing permanent and painful disabilities, physical and emotional. In addition, painful and expensive surgeries and rehabilitation can financially devastate families for years to come.

If you have been severely burned or lost a loved one in an explosion, contact the Utah law firm of Rasmussen & Miner online, or toll free at 1-800-585-6726. Our catastrophic injury attorneys offer over 20 years of sound legal advice and representation to people throughout the state...

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How Long Do I Have to Bring a Lawsuit?

If you have been injured because of the reckless or negligent actions of another person or a company, you have a limited amount of time to take them to court to seek compensation. In some cases, you may have as little as one year.

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Whether you are a worker injured in a chemical spill or a homeowner suffering from the effects to mold or asbestos, exposure to toxic materials can result in serious pain, loss of bodily functions and other long lasting negative effects on your health. Some toxic tort events can even result in wrongful death.

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At the Salt Lake City law firm of Rasmussen & Miner, we represent people who have been injured in auto accidents that occurred in construction zones. We will work to determine what caused the accident and who the responsible party was. Then, we will aggressively seek compensation on your behalf.

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Utah offers a wide assortment of year-round sports and recreational activities. However, serious injuries and fatal accidents are also a reality for many participating in these indoor and outdoor activities. When negligence results in a personal injury or wrongful death claim, the sports injuries attorneys of Rasmussen & Miner in Salt Lake City, help clients recover money for the healthcare and financial resources they need and deserve.

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Visitors to public or private property expect owners to maintain a safe environment. If a homeowner or business fails to provide adequate protection and people are injured or killed, property owners can be held liable for financial compensation to victims or surviving family members.

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A significant number of the drivers in Utah and other states carry minimal insurance coverage or no insurance at all. If you are injured in an accident caused by a driver who does not have enough insurance to pay for your damages, you can file a claim against your own uninsured or underinsured (UM/UIM) coverage.

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Whether you were injured in a head-on collision, a rear-end collision or a T-bone accident, the extent of your injuries may depend more on speed and your position in the car than on the amount of damage to your vehicle. If you were at a stop sign, leaning over to retrieve an item from your glove box when the accident occurred, the injury will be more severe than if you were sitting up and prepared to absorb the collision.

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Utah is a no-fault state in regard to auto accidents. This doesn't mean that fault is not important. It means that regardless of who was at fault, your own insurance will pay your first $3,000 in medical bills. That is a threshold amount. Until you meet this threshold (or have permanent impairment) you can't bring a personal injury lawsuit against anyone.

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