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The law firm of Parker & McConkie receives regular media inquiries regarding Petito v. Moab City Policy Department. In particular, members of the media have asked about the photograph discussed in the Complaint filed on November 3, 2022. In an effort to answer those inquiries, we are providing the photograph and limited information in the […]

The parents of Gabby Petito, Joseph Petito and Nichole Schmidt, will be at the Utah Capitol today to voice support for S.B. 117, a bill that mandates all Utah law enforcement agencies conduct a lethality assessment for every instance of intimate partner violence.   The Petito family will join Utah Lt. Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson and Senator Todd Weiler to […]

Stronger at the Broken Places At the beginning of this new year, we have to express our profound gratitude for so many clients who are committed to find good and create positive change in society as a result personal tragedies and losses they have been forced to endure.  We are inspired their selflessness and desire […]

You must call 911 as quickly as possible in a motor vehicle accident. Then, remember to reach out to a car accident lawyer. Car accident lawyers can review your claim to see if you are entitled to compensation. For example, a car accident attorney can negotiate with your insurance company, look at your medical record, […]

It is always sad when someone passes away, but there are some situations where someone may have passed away unexpectedly. If that is the case, there could be a wrongful death situation. You might be interested in filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Utah. Just because someone has passed away doesn’t necessarily mean that there […]

You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Nov 3, 2022 10:00 AM Mountain Time (Beginning at 10:30) Topic: Petito Press Conference Complaint, Petito, et al. v. Moab City Police Dept, et al.

Wrongful death in Utah can happen due to negligence and carelessness of others. The loss of a loved one is hard enough to handle. You have the right to file a wrongful death claim and get justice if it is because of negligence. But do you know that not everyone has the right to bring […]

Thousands of people die in truck accidents yearly, and thousands more result in serious injuries. But why do large trucks crash? What are the common causes of truck accidents? We often see a lot of confusion about the different causes of truck accidents. So today, let us look at the 10 most common causes of […]

Driving a car is a fulfilling experience; however, it could ultimately turn into a devastating moment in a car accident. You could face mountains of medical bills, hospitalization fees, and other expenses that would drain your financial reserves. Car accidents are inevitable, and they can happen anytime without warning. Hence, it is essential to be […]

Trucks are enormous vehicles known to wreak havoc where it crashes. In some unfortunate cases, a truck could directly collide against a loaded car, injuring or even killing the person inside. Even if the responsible truck driver is insured, the insurance company may try to give you little or nothing to fix your medical bills, […]