Personal Injury

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), an estimated 4.5 million dog bites are reported each year in the United States. Unfortunately, half of these victims are children. Children aged 5 to 9 years old had the highest injury rates. Dog bites can do a lot of damage to children because they are still […]

Owning a dog is not an easy task. It is part of the dog owners’ responsibility to provide basic needs and training to their canines. Without adequate training, a dog can become vicious and attack people and other animals. This is a severe liability case for the dog owner. To prevent dog attacks, a dog […]

The personal injury lawyer you choose can make or break your case. You want the best personal injury lawyer for your case. If you hire a lawyer that doesn’t know what they’re doing, you will get less than you deserve, and I’m not just talking about the amount of money you receive. There’s so much […]

It’s a hassle dealing with the fallout after a car accident. One of the biggest inconveniences is having a crashed and damaged car. Read this article to understand your rights when it comes to getting your car repaired or replaced. Does your car need repairs or to be replaced after the car accident? The steps […]

Appointing liability in a dog bite case can be a challenging task. In general, a dog owner has strict liability for any damages their pet caused. But what happens if a dog bites someone on your property? Can you be held liable in this case? We will discuss what part you will play if a […]

Dogs are man’s best friend, and their company can undoubtedly brighten a person’s day and help them feel less lonely. While dogs appear friendly and charming as pets, they can be sometimes dangerous. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dogs are owned by 36 percent of American households. In the United […]

Personal injury or liability waivers that parents sign for children are all the rage these days. Understandably, business owners are trying to avoid liability for child injuries that happen on business property. Are these parental waivers enforceable in Utah? The answer is easy – no. (There’s one exception for equine activities.) The Utah Supreme Court […]

Utah drivers get a bad rap. We wanted to settle the debate, once and for all. Are you safer driving in California or Utah? We’ve taken a look at several categories of statistics for motor vehicle accidents in both states. We’re doing a side-by-side comparison of the number of motor vehicle accidents per capita in […]

Our attorneys at Parker & McConkie have personally witnessed the devastation that follows from a drunk driver traffic accident. If a drunk driver has hit and injured you or killed a loved one, what do you need to know? Here are the topics we cover in this Guide to Drunk Driving Accidents in Utah: Drunk […]

Have you wondered how a personal injury attorney can help you? Here’s how it works. You get in an accident. You’re injured. Medical bills are piling up. There’s paperwork to fill out. Insurance companies and collection agencies are calling you. You’re afraid you’re going to say the wrong thing that hurts your case. You’re not […]