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Insurance is meant to protect you by providing financial coverage when you need it most. Whether it's a car insurance, life insurance, or property insurance policy, you expect that it will come through in your time of need so that you can begin to recover and heal. When an insurance company fails...

Medical malpractice claims do not come in a one-type-fits-all package. Each case is unique for everyone involved. Additionally, medical malpractice cases are procedurally complex. If you believe you have a medical malpractice case, it's advisable to consult an experienced and trusted medical malp...

If you’re experiencing sexual harassment, you’re not alone. In 2020, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported 11,497 charges alleging sex-based harassment. These charges included only those filed with the EEOC and do not include state or local fair employment action agencies, like the Utah Labor Commission. When it comes to deciding what actions to take, fear and uncertainty often play...

Healing from an injury, whether caused by an accident or intentional act, can be a long and frustrating journey. Along the way, many difficult choices present themselves. Which injury lawyer do you choose? Do you submit an injury claim or not? Do you file a lawsuit? How do you decide the amount o...

Tragically, in these types of claims, a lot of loss has occurred. Not only have survivors suffered the loss of their loved one, but they’ve also likely suffered other losses, such as the loss of income, companionship, society, comfort, advice, love, care, protection, etc. Combined with added expenses resulting from the death (medical bills, funeral costs, etc), survivors may not know where to turn for help. If you or a loved one are suffering from similar circumstances, you may have legal options to help you get...

According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), on average, 463,634 Americans (12 or older) are sexually assaulted yearly, with an assault occurring every 68 seconds. The organization also estimates that only 25 out of 1,000 perpetrators will end up in prison. These numbers are shocking, yet they bring attention to an...

Losing a loved one is painful enough. When your loved one passes as the result of someone else’s negligence or intentional act the pain is even more difficult to comprehend. This situation is the basis of a wrongful death suit, and, unfortunately, it’s more common than most of us realize. From car accidents to negligent security to medical malpractice, in this blog, we’ll discuss the most common causes of wrongful death in Utah. 

Medical malpractice is a complex area of law. The legal process to file a claim is complicated and long. The emotional toll it takes on the plaintiff is immense. The stakes are high. The injuries can be life-changing. Unfortunately, this situation is the reality for many people in the United States. As the third-leading cause of death, directly following heart disease and cancer, medical errors are an increasingly common occurrence in the US.  

Unfortunately, many sexual assaults go unreported for numerous reasons. Often, survivors are afraid, embarrassed, or ashamed to come forward. Additionally, many people don’t know what actions to take after they’ve endured sexual assault or abuse. They may have questions about where they can turn, who they can trust, if they should press charges against the offender, if they need a sexual abuse lawyer, etc. The emotions, trauma, and reality of it all can make taking the next steps feel impossible. While these feelings are understandable and valid, know that you deserve legal justice, and you are not alone in this. 

The courage to report sexual harassment in the workplace should be commended. For many people, it can be extremely difficult to come forward after being sexually harassed at work. When the response to a person’s courageous act of reporting sexual harassment is workplace retaliation, it’s sickening. Fortunately, there are federal and state laws in place that protect employees from retaliation.

After the tragic death of a loved one, everyday life can be overwhelming and complicated. Add researching “how to file a wrongful death claim” to that, and things can get even more complicated. When your loved one has passed away because of the negligent or intentional actions of someone else, one of the last things you want to do is read legal resource after legal resource trying to compile all the information you need to find a way to pay your loved one's final bills.

High speed, heavy loads, and negligence are a recipe for disaster when it comes to semi-truck accidents. These accidents are fundamentally different and often more harmful than passenger vehicle wrecks. The injuries sustained in commercial vehicle accidents can be devastating and long-term.