Wrongful Death/Accidental Death Personal Injury Lawyers
If your loved one has died due to the negligence or misconduct of another, you and your family are entitled to relief. Wrongful death can occur due to an auto accident, medical malpractice, police brutality, electrical accident, assault, or other accidents. When your loved one has unexpectedly passed away due to wrongful death, you and […]
Business Income/Business Interruption Insurance Denials
Many commercial insurance policies include coverage for the loss of income a business sustains as result of a disaster or other loss to covered property. Such insurance policies typically cover business income losses while the company goes through a period of “restoration” while business operations are suspended. If you have a business interruption insurance policy, […]
Personal Injury Q & A: Dog Bite and Animal Attacks
Q: If a dog bites me, do I have to prove that the dog has a vicious nature in order to hold the owner liable for the injuries their dog caused me? A: No. Under Utah law, “[e]very person owning or keeping a dog is liable in damages for injury committed by the dog, and it is […]
Dog Bite & Animal Attack Personal Injury Lawyers
While dogs are often man’s best friend, they can also cause you or your family serious physical injuries, including permanent scarring and even death. Such injuries can be especially grave for small children. Under Utah law, if a dog has injured you or your family, the owner is liable for any corresponding injuries and damages. See Utah […]
Your Salt Lake City, Murray, Holladay, Cottonwood Heights, Sandy, and Draper Personal Injury & Insurance Lawyers
At Head Law, we serve all of Salt Lake County for personal injury and insurance denial cases, including: Personal Injury • Automobile, motorcycle, and trucking accidents;• Brain injuries;• Spinal cord injuries;• Dog bites and attacks;• Slip and fall;• Wrongful death;• Medical Malpractice;• Nursing home abuse;• Sexual abuse/rape;• Sports/Ski/Snowboard injuries;• Boating Accidents;• Aviation Accidents;• Bicycle Accidents;• […]
Legal Mistakes You May Be Making: Part 1—Waiting Too Long To File A Lawsuit (Statute of Limitations)
While suing someone is not a decision that should be taken lightly, waiting too long to file a lawsuit causes many problems, including: (1) The dismissal of your case, (2) Increased legal fees and costs, and (3) Lost evidence. First, there is only a certain period of time you have to file a lawsuit. This […]
Will a Verbal Contract Hold Up in Court?
You may have wondered whether your verbal contract will be considered valid in court. Oral contracts can be considered binding and enforceable in court. However, for many reasons—including issues related to evidence and applicable statutes of limitations (a statute of limitations is the amount of time one has to file a lawsuit)—you should have your […]
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 […]