Can a passenger make a claim against a driver for a car crash?
Can a passenger make a claim against a driver for a car accident? Here is the situation: You are riding as a passenger in the car your friend is driving. You are heading down Redwood Road in West Valley City, Utah heading to the Valley Fair Mall. Your friend is talking to you and playing with the radio while driving. He does not notice that the traffic light ahead has just turned red. Unfortunately, he continues through the intersection and your car is hit by another car driving from East to West. That other car had a light that had just...
read moreFinancial Assistance For Accidental Death
Losing a loved one to an accidental death can be one of the most difficult situations to go through. It might feel like something has been ripped from your life and things will never be the same again. This is considered a time for grief. But, chances are there are many other things that will need to be done in this time of sadness; from filling out police reports to planning a funeral. It can all get very real, very quickly. You might not even be able to think about anything else including yourself or your future. This is why its so...
read moreCar Accident in Southern Utah
I recently helped a couple who were in a car accident in Southern Utah. The couple did not live in the United States and so they had a lot of concerns about how things would be handled, including their medical bills. I believe that they originally did not get a lawyer right after the accident because they did not know that I work on a contingency fee. In other words, the client never has to pay us anything directly, but rather we take a percentage of what we win for the client. They also had some concerns about whether they would win on their...
read moreCar crash in West Valley City, Utah
I recently represented a client who was in a car crash in West Valley City, Utah. My client collided with another vehicle in an intersection in West Valley. The insurance company for the other driver claimed my client was equally at-fault for the accident. At that time, I was not representing this client. My client was extremely upset, because she felt the other driver was the one who was at fault for the accident. Even worse, my client had not paid her own auto insurance bill. Therefore, her own insurance coverage had lapsed. So she had no...
read more5 Reasons You Need A West Valley City Car Accident Attorney
Most car accident victims will benefit from hiring a West Valley city car accident attorney as soon as a car accident happens. If you’re questioning why a lawyer with experience in this type of law would be beneficial to you, here are a few reasons. Many people that have a car accident think it is best to handle it on their own. But you may be surprised by all the benefits a lawyer can offer you if you’ve suffered a personal injury from a car accident. A Lawyer Will Become Your Voice From the time you retain a West Valley city car accident...
read moreBack and Neck Injuries in Car Accidents
Back and neck injuries are some of the most common injuries that we see after car accidents. During a car accident, the body is often thrust violently forward or sideways and then back the opposite direction. This movement frequently causes damages to the back and neck. The severity of these injuries greatly varies from accident to accident. Sometimes a person will suffer a soft-tissue or whiplash type injury. The damages can result in more severe injuries that require significant medical attention. Most people who suffer from back and neck...
read moreHow Catastrophic Injuries Are Classified And What It Means For You
When it comes to accidents or malicious activities, people don’t always refer to catastrophic injuries, so it is important to make sure you know what it is and the different types that are classified under catastrophic. The term catastrophic injuries deals with the most severely injured people. Because of the change in quality of life or chronic pain suffered through this type of injury, it’s important and crucial that they find a lawyer who specializes in this type of injury. What Are Catastrophic Injuries? Any type of injury can...
read moreObtener su deducible de seguro de automóvil de nuevo para su reclamación de daños de vehículos?
¿Cómo obtiene su deducible de seguro de automóvil para su reclamo por daños a la propiedad? Digamos que usted está conduciendo por Redwood Road en West Valley City cuando se detiene en una luz roja. Desafortunadamente, el vehículo detrás de ti no se detiene y te golpea, golpeándote adelante. Su parachoques y el maletero de su coche están completamente destrozados. Ya no puede conducir su coche. El accidente automovilístico no fue tu culpa. Usted llega a la compañía de seguros de la persona que le golpeó y no devolver sus llamadas telefónicas....
read moreGetting your automobile insurance deductible back for your vehicle damage claim?
How do you get your automobile insurance deductible back for your property damage claim? Let’s say you are driving down Redwood Road in West Valley City when you come to a stop at a red light. Unfortunately, the vehicle behind you doesn’t stop and hits you, slamming you forward. Your bumper and the trunk of your car are completely smashed in. You can’t drive your car anymore. The car accident wasn’t your fault. You reach out to the insurance company of the person that hit you and they don’t return your phone...
read moreGetting compensation and a settlement after a car accident
Let’s talk about getting compensation and a settlement after a car accident. In Utah, you have to have at least $3,000 in medical bills, or meet another qualification, in order to make a claim for pain and suffering. What is pain and suffering compensation? Compensation for pain and suffering is money that you get to compensate you for having to deal with and endure the pain from the accident. It can also include compensating you for not being able to do the things your normal do as you recuperate from your injuries. This is different...
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