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Car accidents are traumatic events that can leave a lasting impact on many aspects of a victim’s life. While the immediate physical injuries and property damage are often addressed quickly, the emotional and psychological consequences of an accident can linger long after the crash. Navigating these challenges is as important as recovering from physical injuries. […]

Visiting Hogle Zoo can be a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life. All of that changes when you get hurt there, however, if someone else is responsible for your injuries, you are going to need to aggressively pursue a personal injury claim as soon as you can. How you handle your […]

An 8-year-old boy from Lehi, Utah, has tragically died after accidentally shooting himself in the head while inside a parked vehicle. The incident occurred outside a Maverik convenience store on Thanksgiving Way, where police responded to an emergency call around 7:40 p.m. Monday evening. Despite the immediate response from an on-duty officer and bystanders who […]

Columbus, GA — [August 13, 2024] — Rebecca Lara, the grieving mother of Gisele Lara, a student who was tragically murdered August 18, 2023, on the campus of Columbus State University (“CSU”), has retained the law firm of Parker & McConkie to pursue legal action against CSU, the Board of Regents of the University System […]

As the summer winds down and the school year approaches, it’s crucial to remember that our children will soon be back on the roads, either as pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers in vehicles. At Parker + McConkie, we care deeply about the safety of our community and want to ensure that the transition back to school […]

SALT LAKE CITY — Navigating the aftermath of a fatal car accident is an incredibly challenging and emotional experience. It is during such trying times that the need for a competent, compassionate, and experienced attorney becomes paramount. Attorney Steve Jensen from Parker & McConkie recently shared his expertise on this matter in an article published […]

The “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” have lived up to their name in Utah, with a devastating 12 fatalities on the state’s roads in just one week leading up to Pioneer Day. This marks the worst one-week total in almost two years, sparking concern among officials and a renewed emphasis on safe driving practices. According […]

As Utah celebrates Pioneer Day this week, we at Parker & McConkie reflect on our own pioneering legacy in the legal field. Just as the early settlers of Utah demonstrated courage and determination in forging new paths, our firm’s founders, Brad Parker and Jim McConkie, established a vision for legal service that has guided us […]

We are honored to announce that our esteemed attorney, Judson Burton, was recently featured on KUTV News Investigates, shedding light on the case of Odin Ratliff. Odin, a three-year-old boy, tragically lost his life in a high-speed crash caused by a parolee under state supervision. The State of Utah’s assertion of governmental immunity in this […]

Hon. Justice Christine M. Durham (Ret.) Former Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice Salt Lake City, Utah – July 10, 2024 – Former Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice Christine Durham has entered her appearance on behalf of Gabby Petito’s family, joining the law firm of Parker & McConkie in the Utah wrongful death case (Case No. […]