Utah Personal Injury Lawyers

While most commercial drivers operate their vehicles safely, a percentage of serious accidents result from negligence on the part of a driver or from contributing factors such as company policies that encourage their drivers to take risks in order to deliver products on time.

If you are struck by a car while riding a bicycle or as a pedestrian, you are covered by Utah no-fault auto insurance. It's important to seek treatment promptly, not only to help you recover, but also to document your injuries if there is a dispute with the vehicle owner's insurance company.

Passengers who are injured in auto accidents in Utah are covered by the no-fault insurance of the person they were riding with. Secondly, they can pursue a negligence claim against the person who was at fault in the collision, whether that was the person they were riding with or the driver of the other car.

If you have been injured in an auto accident involving a drunk driver, are you aware of your legal options? Besides being eligible for compensation for injuries and accident-related costs, you may also be eligible to receive punitive damages.

Traumatic brain injuries and head injuries are as perplexing as they are devastating. Injuries may be immediately apparent or they may be hidden deep within the brain, coming out sporadically as searing headaches or as continuing problems with memory loss, difficulty concentrating, even personality changes.

Injuries suffered in motorcycle accidents tend to be catastrophic. Unfortunately, no-fault insurance is not required for motorcycles in Utah. To receive compensation for losses such as medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and disability, you will need to file a personal injury lawsuit against the insurance company of the at-fault driver.

Truck accidents can have many causes: the behavior of auto drivers around the truck, the competency of the truck driver, the fitness of the truck and conditions on the road. Even one of these factors can lead to tragic, even fatal results in truck collisions with smaller vehicles.

When family members do not live nearby or can no longer care for a frail or ill elder, we rely upon the professional staff of skilled nursing homes, and we pay a great deal to do ensure the health and welfare of our loved one.

Following an accident, one question that people are often asked by emergency medical providers is whether or not they lost consciousness. The provider is concerned about whether you may have suffered a concussion and possible brain injury. However, the accident victim is often dazed and is not in a good position to answer.

Back and spinal cord injuries are devastating to both the individual and his or her family. The medical bills can be overwhelming and rehabilitation can take months, even years. And once the injured person is released to go home, the costs to cope with day-to-day living continue. If your loved one has suffered paralysis, you may need adaptive equipment or home remodeling to accommodate a wheelchair.