Head Law in the News: “Woman Claims She Warned Apartment Managers Multiple Times Before Ceiling Collapsed on Her”
On the 31st of January, 2018, KUTV Channel 2 news did a story regarding a client whose apartment complex had multiple opportunities to fix a crack that was in her ceiling. However, they refused to fix it, and the ceiling collapsed on her at approximately 5:30 in the morning. What’s really shocking is what the […]
Personal Injury Q & A: Personal Injury Liability of Children
Question: Can a child be held liable for personal injuries that they negligently cause to others? Answer: It depends. On March 24, 2016, the Utah Supreme Court ruled that children under the age of five (5) cannot be held accountable for their negligence. See Nielsen v. Bell, 2015 UT 14, 20131047. Above the age of five (5), whether or […]
Construction Accident Lawyers
The construction industry is very dangerous, and one can get seriously injured on the job site. Normally, an injured construction worker is only entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for their injuries on the job. However, if you were injured due to the negligence of a third party, you are entitled to further compensation above workers’ […]
Abogados De Lesiones Personales Y Abogados De Seguros
At Head Law, servimos a todo el estado de Utah para los casos de lesiones personales y negación de seguros, incluyendo: Lesiones personales • Los accidentes de automóvil, motocicleta, y camiones;• Las lesiones cerebrales;• lesiones de la médula espinal;• Las mordeduras y ataques de perro;• Resbalones y caídas;• Muerte injusta;• Negligencia médica;• El abuso de […]
Toxic Tort and Toxic Exposure Personal Injury Lawyers
If you or a loved one has been harmed due to exposure to toxic chemicals or substances at work or at home, it can cause severe and long lasting harm or even death. Such exposure can come from improperly handled chemicals, asbestos, mold, pharmaceuticals, contaminated water, or other hazardous materials. If you or a family […]
Personal Injury Q & A: Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse, Rape, & Child Abuse
Question: If I am the victim of sexual abuse, rape, or child abuse, how much time do I have to file a civil lawsuit against the perpetrator? Answer: The amount of time you have to file a lawsuit is commonly known as the statute of limitations. See Utah Code § 78B-2-102. Generally, the statute of limitations for a sexual […]
Sexual Abuse, Rape, & Child Abuse Personal Injuries
Tragically, sexual abuse, rape, and child abuse are epidemic in our country. Every year, there are around 293,000 victims of sexual assault in the United States. See https://rainn.org/statistics. In other words, about every 107 seconds another person is sexually assaulted. See id. Sadly, the criminal justice system often fails to bring justice to the victims of sexually related […]
Bad Faith Insurance Lawyers
When an insurance company has denied your insurance claim it is often after you or a family member has had a very serious and life altering accident or change. Incidentally, such a denial can also have a negative impact on you, including stress and financial ruin. “Bad faith insurance” refers to any fraudulent or deceptive […]
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 […]
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 […]