In Utah, Wyoming and Idaho, some plaintiffs can be barred from recovery because of the comparative fault negligence doctrine. Comparative fault applies to tort cases like car accidents. In Utah, the courts utilize a comparative fault analysis to determine how much the plaintiff can recover from an incident. If you were recently in an accident […]
Defining Premises Liability Did you slip and fall in a grocery store, a public sidewalk, or at your workplace? Did you fall on black ice in front of your apartment building? You are likely entitled to damages based on the extent of your injuries and the location of the incident. Location matters because of the […]
Utah Dog Bite Personal Injury Law When dogs stray from their reputation as loyal companions and bite, they can cause severe injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one out of every five dog bite victims will require medical attention, and children are the most common victim group. In light of […]
Utah’s Dram Shop Laws Accidents arising from intoxication cause serious injuries and death every year in Utah. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 469 people were killed in drunk driving accidents in Utah from 2003-2012. Additionally, drunk driving accounts for 16 percent of all vehicle crashes in Utah. In some of these […]
Compensation Available to Injured Parties in a Drunk Driving Accident Utah implemented the strictest drunk driving law in the country at the end of December 2018, lowering the legal blood alcohol content from .08 to .05. The law is relatively new, making it difficult to understand its long-term effects. Hopefully, the new stricter DUI law […]
