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Amputation and Disfigurement Claims in Utah: What Compensation Is Available?
Compensation for amputation and disfigurement injuries in Utah may include medical costs, long-term care, lost income, and the lasting impact these injuries have on your...
What Qualifies as a “Catastrophic Injury” Under Utah Law — and Why It Changes Your Case
A catastrophic injury under Utah law is not just a serious injury… it is one that permanently affects your ability to live, work, or care...
Suing a Homeowner for a Slip and Fall Injury at a Private Residence in Ogden
If 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...
What Qualifies as Sexual Abuse in a Civil Case?
The legal system is a maze of confusing definitions, especially when trauma is involved. You might wonder if your experience counts as abuse in the...
Utah County Attorney Finds Deadly Force Not Justified in Saratoga Springs Traffic Stop Shooting
The 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...
Midvale Apartment Complex Injuries: When Can You Sue Your Landlord?
Midvale has experienced a surge in multi-family housing developments, transforming the local landscape. Massive new apartment communities, such as those in Bingham Junction and the...
Criminal vs. Civil Sexual Abuse Cases in Utah
Confusion often follows the trauma of sexual violence, especially when the legal system seems to speak two different languages. You might hear police officers discuss...
Confidentiality in Sexual Abuse Cases
You hold a secret that feels heavy enough to crush you. The trauma of sexual abuse often compels survivors to retreat into silence, fearing that...
BYU Sexual Assault Cases: Title IX and Civil Claims
Studying at Brigham Young University comes with unique cultural and religious expectations that can make reporting sexual violence feel impossible. You might fear that speaking...
Assaults at Midvale Businesses: When Property Owners Are Liable for Inadequate Security
Midvale property owners may become liable for inadequate security when they fail to take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable criminal activity on their premises, resulting...
Winter Weather Pedestrian Accidents: Who’s Liable When Salt Lake City Sidewalks Are Icy?
Who pays for your injuries when you slip on an icy Salt Lake City sidewalk? The answer depends on property ownership, snow removal timing, and...
TRAX Train vs. Pedestrian Accidents in Midvale: Suing the Utah Transit Authority
Governmental immunity protects the Utah Transit Authority in most situations, but Utah law recognizes specific exceptions that can allow TRAX pedestrian claims to proceed. The...