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Personal Injury Claims & Catastrophic Injuries
Any type of accident can lead you to file a personal injury claim. After all, even minor injuries may be serious enough to require medical treatment, hospitalization, time off from work, and other costly repercussions. However, certain types of injuries – generally those that result in severe physical, emotional and financial consequences -- are categorized…
Read moreCalculating Lost Earning Capacity in a Car Accident Claim
If you were in a collision and suffered serious injuries that affect your ability to work, filing a car accident claim can enable you to get compensation for your financial losses. And, lost income due to needing time off work for treatment and recovery isn’t the only type of damages you can pursue – you…
Read moreWhy Should You Hire an Auto Accident Attorney?
After a car crash, you might think you don’t need help from an auto accident attorney. And if the collision wasn’t all that serious, that could be true – the insurance company of the other driver may offer a fair settlement. With a major accident involving severe injuries and vehicular damage, this isn’t the norm.…
Read moreThe Basics of Wrongful Death Claims in Utah
If someone you love was killed due to the misconduct, negligence or carelessness of another party, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim. Bringing a lawsuit can provide you with the compensation you deserve for the loss you have suffered, while also holding the responsible person or entity accountable for their actions.…
Read moreHow Long Do You Have to File a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Utah?
Have you been injured in a collision involving a semi-truck, tractor-trailer or other big rig? Filing a truck accident lawsuit can be the means to obtaining compensation – but to achieve that goal, you’ll need to meet the deadline. Here’s a look at how much time you have to take legal action. Utah’s Statute of…
Read moreWhat to Ask During a Personal Injury Attorney Consultation
Finding the right personal injury attorney to take your case can be a challenge, as a vast number of law firms serve clients in Utah, California and Idaho. Fortunately, most – including William Rawlings & Associates – offer free consultations. The primary purpose of a lawyer consultation is to get an expert evaluation of your…
Read moreTypes of Compensatory Damages in Personal Injury Claims
Are you think about filing a personal injury claim? Whether you were seriously injured in a car accident, an animal attack or any other type of incident, you have the legal right to bring a case to court. As for the worth of your claim, that comes mainly down to the types of damages you’re…
Read morePersonal Injury Lawsuits & Structured Settlements
If you prevail in a personal injury lawsuit, you may receive compensation in one of two ways. The entire amount may come to you in one lump sum payment, or it may be divided into a series of payments, an arrangement known as a structured settlement. Many people with injuries that require long-term care choose…
Read moreDetermining Liability in Watercraft Accidents, Part 2
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the basics on watercraft accidents and how injury liability is often assigned in such cases. While many boating and other watercraft accidents are similar to car accidents in some ways, there are also several circumstances that are a bit different as you…
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