About 63% of all Americans have experienced or been part of some form of drunk driving accidents. About 30 million people are involved in car crashes each year. In 2016, approximately 4.6 million people suffered injuries in traffic accidents as per NSC data. Currently, about 28 people die per day due to DUI. The current […]
Many have faced situations wherein the individual or their family member meet with an accident due to the negligence of the opposite party leading to unforeseen conditions. This can turn out to be a tricky situation if one is unaware of what to do in such a situation. While it is often recommended for the […]
One of the major areas of worry, for many clients, happens to be regarding what would happen to their property after their death or possible mental deterioration. Estate lawyers are attorneys who specialize in dealing with proceedings involving property and estate matters. Who are Estate Lawyers? One is quite familiar with the legal terms of […]
In today’s era with the increase in the number of criminal cases, having a general knowledge about crimes and laws related to it is of utmost importance. It is necessary for one to know the legalities involved when charged with a crime and what measures an individual can take in order to reverse the charges. […]
Without a doubt, the Utah criminal justice system imposes harsh penalties on convicted criminal offenders. It also provides extensive services to help put troubled youth on the right track before they commit crimes, and even after they become youth offenders. An experienced juvenile defense lawyer can help families in Salt Lake City and elsewhere in […]
The Miranda rights to remain silent and to call a criminal defense lawyer are well known by anyone familiar with television or film crime dramas. Individuals placed under arrest and taken in to custody in Salt Lake City or elsewhere in Utah may not fully understand the importance of these rights. Falsely accused individuals in […]
A medical malpractice lawyer in Salt Lake City helps victims of medical negligence to pursue two basic types of damages: Economic damages represent the actual expenses resulting from the injuries sustained due to medical negligence. Noneconomic damages are more challenging to quantify, representing emotional and other losses such as pain, suffering and inconvenience. Operating under the recognition […]
The Utah Workers Compensation system makes claim filing easy for injured workers, who can leave the paperwork to other parties after notifying their employers of an injury. Since issues related to liability typically do not come into play, the process tends to be relatively straightforward. However, an experienced workers compensation lawyer in Salt Lake City […]
Utah law identifies a presumptive personal representative as the person to handle the responsibilities of wrongful death claims, based on relationship to the deceased. This role involves addressing many legal details during a period of personal stress and grief for the close loved one who takes on this role. Most presumptive personal representatives require assistance from a […]
Utah law is harsh on crime. However, it also offers a generous policy for sealing past criminal records, known as expungement. If you do not take appropriate action, even an arrest that does not lead to conviction can remain on your record. Further making it difficult to secure employment and housing in the future. Whether convicted […]
