Cerebral palsy can sometimes be linked to a preventable birth injury, and when that happens, a hospital or doctor may be held legally responsible under Utah law. For parents, however, the legal question often comes second. Your first concerns are far more immediate and personal: What does this diagnosis mean for your child? What kind […]
Read moreThe difference between a birth injury and a birth defect comes down to causation. Birth injuries are often preventable and may involve medical errors, while birth defects typically develop during pregnancy and are not caused by delivery problems. For parents, however, the distinction is not just medical—it can shape the support your family may need […]
Read moreA property owner in Utah may be liable for a slip and fall on ice or snow if they failed to take reasonable steps to address a dangerous condition they knew—or should have known—about. Winter conditions are a part of life in Utah. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures can quickly turn sidewalks, parking lots, and […]
Read moreA catastrophic injury under Utah law is not just a serious injury… it is one that permanently affects your ability to live, work, or care for yourself in the same way you did before the accident. If you or a loved one has suffered a life-altering injury, the legal and financial implications can be deeply […]
Read moreKey Takeaways There are cases that go beyond a settlement. Cases that are bigger than one client. Cases that force us to ask what kind of country we want to live in. This is one of them. Parker & McConkie is pursuing a lawsuit against the United States government on behalf of a 20 year […]
Read moreIf you slipped on icy steps at a neighbor’s home in Ogden or fell because of a loose handrail at a friend’s house, you may be wondering whether you have the right to seek compensation… and whether doing so means “suing” someone you know. Under Utah law, homeowners have legal responsibilities to keep their property […]
Read moreIf you slipped on a wet grocery store floor in Idaho Falls or fell into a large pothole in a parking lot, you may hear the property owner’s insurance company claim it was “open and obvious”. In many premises liability cases, businesses argue that a hazard was so visible that the injured person should have […]
Read moreA sudden injury leaves you with more than just physical pain; it creates a cascade of financial and logistical problems. You might assume you can handle the insurance claim yourself, especially if the other driver admitted fault. However, insurance companies count on this assumption. They know that unrepresented victims settle for far less than their […]
Read moreThe Utah County Attorney’s Office has concluded that a Saratoga Springs police officer was not legally justified in using deadly force during a 2024 traffic stop that left an unarmed man seriously injured. The incident occurred on October 17, 2024, when 43-year-old Fernando Valenzuela was pulled over in Saratoga Springs. His girlfriend, her teenage daughter, […]
Read moreA car accident brings immediate questions about how you will pay for your recovery. You might assume that because the other driver has insurance, you are safe. However, many Utah drivers carry only the state-mandated minimum liability coverage. When a severe crash leads to surgery, rehabilitation, and months of lost income, that minimum policy limit […]
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