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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 […]

If you or a loved one has a dog bite injury in Utah, you probably have questions. We have answers. This article answers the most frequently asked questions about dob bite injuries in Utah. If you have others, be sure to leave your questions in the comments section below. Can you get compensated for a […]

It depends. I know that’s not the answer you were hoping for. Walk through these steps to discover whether you have a Utah personal injury case that a lawyer will take. This isn’t meant to cover all possible scenarios. But it can give you a good idea about what we’re looking for as personal injury […]

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 […]

Here’s the typical scenario: You’re in a car accident. You go to the hospital and are charged way more than you expected. You are stuck with a $1,500 bill. Instead of paying the bill, you dispute it. You’re willing to pay some of the amount, but $1,500 is ridiculous. You saw the doctor for 1 […]

You’ve been in a car accident in Utah. You need medical treatment, but you’re worried about how you’ll pay the medical bill. Or, you’ve been to the hospital, and the bill came in the mail. Who is going to pay this bill? Too often, clients tell us they haven’t sought medical treatment because they are […]