Have You Been Defrauded?—Fraud and Negligent Misrepresentation
There are many unscrupulous people or businesses that try to take advantage of and defraud hardworking, honest people. In fact, the FBI lists many common fraud schemes, including loan modification, debt elimination, and telemarketing fraud schemes. See www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/fraud; andwww.fbi.gov/news/stories/2012/october/dont-let-mortgage-fraud-happen-to-you/fraud-schemes. If you have been defrauded, you can obtain relief through the legal system. A couple of legal claims […]
Legal Malpractice
When you hire an attorney you entrust them to take care of serious legal issues for you or your family. Such legal issues can include problems related to your personal injuries, health, financial well-being, or family. If your attorney intentionally or carelessly handles your case, and it causes you harm, they may have committed legal […]
Negligence in Personal Injury and Car Accident Lawsuits
Negligence is a common claim in personal injury cases. “Negligence means that a person did not use reasonable care.” MUJI 2d CV202A. More specifically, negligence consists of four elements—namely: (1) Duty, (2) Breach, (3) Causation, and (4) Damages. See Scott v. Utah County, 2015 UT 64, ¶ 25, 20130257. In order to succeed on a claim […]
ERISA: Does it Apply to Your Insurance Policy?
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) is a complicated federal law that applies to many insurance policies—including health insurance, long-term or short-term disability insurance, and life insurance plans. If your insurance company denied your insurance claim, ERISA may apply to your claim. ERISA has strict requirements, including what you are required to […]