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How Subrogation Works: Why Your Insurance Company May Demand Part of Your Settlement
You’ve been through the wringer. A car accident leaves you injured, your medical bills start piling up, and you’re relieved when your...
Sep 1, 20255 min read


What Is Mediation, and Why Utah Courts Encourage It in Personal Injury Cases
When most people picture a lawsuit, they imagine a courtroom: lawyers pacing, witnesses testifying, and a jury scribbling notes while...
Aug 29, 20256 min read


Trampoline Park Injuries in Utah: Are Waivers Really Ironclad?
Trampoline parks have exploded in popularity across Utah. On any weekend you can find kids lining up, shoes off, ready to bounce into...
Aug 28, 20256 min read


Slip and Fall Cases in Utah: Proving Negligence Against Businesses and Property Owners
Slip and fall accidents may sound minor compared to dramatic car crashes or industrial mishaps, but anyone who has lived through one...
Aug 27, 20257 min read


How Utah’s Comparative Negligence Law Impacts Your Personal Injury Claim
Always consult an attorney Introduction After an accident, whether it involves a car, a bicycle, a slip-and-fall, or any other personal...
Aug 16, 20256 min read


Litigation Skills Series – Part 1: Why Cross-Examination Wins Trials
There’s a moment in every trial when the courtroom feels like it’s holding its breath. The jurors lean forward. The pens stop moving....
Aug 15, 20254 min read


Utah Dram Shop Laws: Can You Hold Bars Liable for Drunk Driving Accidents?
Bars and Taverns have a duty not to over-serve alcohol Introduction Drunk driving is a devastating and preventable cause of injury and...
Aug 14, 20256 min read


Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Litigation: Proving Damages in Utah Courts
Symptoms include pain, dizziness, mood swings, photophobia, memory loss and sleeplessness Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be...
Aug 13, 20255 min read


Utah Dog Bite Laws: Owner Liability and Your Rights as an Injured Victim
Anger can come in all shapes and sizes Man’s best friend can sometimes become a serious legal matter. Dog bites are more common than many...
Aug 12, 20256 min read


The Collateral Source Rule in Utah After Rodriguez v. Diede: Medical Liens, Bias, and the Future of Trial Evidence
Introduction Utah’s collateral source rule —once a straightforward evidentiary doctrine barring mention of third-party payments to...
Aug 9, 20256 min read


Insurance Bad Faith in Utah: What It Is and How to Fight It
Introduction Most Utahns pay for insurance in good faith, expecting that their insurer will step in and help during a crisis. Whether...
Aug 8, 20255 min read


Motorcycle Accidents and Helmet Laws in Utah: How Not Wearing a Helmet Affects Your Claim
Introduction Riding a motorcycle through Utah's winding canyons or open highways can be an exhilarating experience. The freedom of the...
Aug 7, 20255 min read


PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS IN UTAH: CROSSWALK LAWS, FAULT, AND INJURY CLAIMS
Tragedies happen every year. Every day in Utah, pedestrians are seriously injured by drivers who fail to yield, are distracted behind the...
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Why You Need an Attorney—Even When Dealing with Your Own Insurance Company!
Don't get taken for a ride! When most people think of needing a lawyer after a car accident, they imagine disputes with the other...
Jul 29, 20252 min read


Utah Injury Deadlines: How Long You Have to Sue
Every Utah personal injury claim comes with a built‑in “expiration date” called the statute of limitations. Put simply, once that...
Jul 4, 20259 min read
Shattering Myths About Personal Injury Lawsuits: Why Seeking Justice Isn’t “Litigious”
Let’s face it: nobody wants to be "that person." The one who "sues over everything." The one who "calls a lawyer first." The one who gets...
Jul 2, 20255 min read


10 Essential Steps to Take Immediately After an Accident in Utah
When an accident happens, what you do next is critically important. Accidents happen fast. Whether it's a car crash, a slip on a wet...
Jun 30, 20256 min read
Seven Reasons Friends Don’t Let Friends Negotiate With Insurance Adjusters
When you’ve been injured in an accident, dealing with the insurance company can feel overwhelming. After all, you may only file a claim...
Jun 23, 202514 min read
Physician-Patient Confidentiality in Utah
Medical malpractice and personal injury cases often pit an injured patient’s need for evidence against a doctor’s duty to keep patient...
Jun 20, 202513 min read
Utah’s Supreme Court Limits Hospital Liability: University of Utah v. Tullis (2025)
In June 2025, the Utah Supreme Court issued a pivotal decision in University of Utah v. Tullis (2025 UT 17) that could profoundly affect...
Jun 10, 202521 min read
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