The Beagle Blog

Continuing this series on how to choose the right personal injury law firm, let’s talk about the factor that quietly drives outcomes in almost every serious case: actual jury trial experience. Most personal injury cases do settle. That’s not controversial. What matters is why they settle—and for how much. Insurance companies don’t raise their offers because a lawyer has a great billboard or a polished website. They raise their offers when they believe the lawyer on the other

Marketing makes “customer service” sound flashy—slick slogans, big promises, VIP treatment. In real life, excellent service in a law practice is simpler, and harder: it’s showing up, answering questions, and making sure the client understands what’s happening and why. Clients are paying for legal advice and judgment. If they can’t reach their lawyer, it’s fair to ask what, exactly, they’re paying for. This expanded post builds on a truth we see every day in personal injury wo

I remember when I had a client who did everything “right” after a crash—exchanged information, took photos, even called the other driver’s insurance company like he thought he was supposed to. The one thing he didn’t realize? The adjuster’s first call wasn’t just “checking in.” It was an evidence‑gathering mission, and it happened before my client even knew he was hurt. To protect his privacy, I’ll change a few identifying details. But the problem—and the fix—is very real. “H

When people talk about “police brutality,” they’re often talking about a moral judgment (“that was wrong”), a policy question (“how do we prevent it”), or a criminal-law question (“was it a crime?”). In civil federal court, though, the conversation usually narrows quickly into a technical question: Did the officer’s conduct violate the U.S. Constitution (most often the Fourth Amendment), and can the officer be held liable despite qualified immunity? That question matters for

If you drive Utah’s highways after dark, you know the feeling: long stretches of headlights and taillights, a little fatigue setting in, and the occasional driver who treats the lane lines like suggestions. In that twilight world, memories blur and stories diverge. That’s where a small, unassuming device can carry a whole lot of weight. I’m talking about the dashcam—your quiet witness who doesn’t get nervous, doesn’t look away, and doesn’t forget. Over the years I’ve seen das

Few things on the road are more terrifying than a tire blowout. One second you’re cruising down I-15 with the radio on, and the next your...

Every spring in Utah, the same ritual begins. The snow melts off the Wasatch, the roads clear, and motorcyclists roll their bikes out of...

If you’ve spent any time on Utah’s highways lately, you’ve probably noticed something new: more and more cars have little cameras mounted...

On any given day in downtown Salt Lake City, you can see it happen a dozen times before you reach the corner: someone scrolling through...

Utah winters have a beauty all their own — quiet mornings when snow blankets the Wasatch, sunlight catching ice crystals on the...

The day a teenager gets a driver’s license is a milestone. There’s excitement, pride, and maybe a little nervousness in the air as...

It always starts the same way. A quiet Utah morning, the Wasatch peaks covered in fresh powder, the sky a crisp winter blue. You sip your...

One of the paradoxes of trial practice is that you can prepare meticulously for every witness, every exhibit, and every line of...

Water for the witness The Problem Every Trial Lawyer Knows Few moments in trial are as frustrating as when a hostile witness decides to...

The school bell had just rung, and the air in the neighborhood buzzed with the chatter of children heading home. Bright backpacks...

E-Scooters can cause painful injuries. It was a summer evening in downtown Salt Lake City. The sidewalks buzzed with food trucks and the...

Coverage can get complicated Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have woven themselves into the fabric of daily life in Utah. From Salt...

Cross Examination: The Best Part of Any Trial One of the most difficult moments for any trial lawyer is the transition to...

Southern Utah If you’ve been injured in an accident in rural Utah—whether in Cache County, the Uinta Basin, Iron County, or Washington...

Drunk drivers put everyone in danger. Being hit by a drunk driver is one of those moments that changes everything in an instant. The...