Every year, dry areas and landscapes around St. George, Utah and other places have major problems with fires destroying hundreds of acres of land — even leading to the wrongful death of campers and hikers alike. Not only are fires endangering the lives of campers and outdoor enthusiasts alike, they’re also endangering the surrounding landscape...Read More
If you live in a dry place like St. George, Utah, you know that wildfires are a serious risk during the hot summers. Wildfires are dangerous and if residents aren’t properly prepared, a wrongful death could occur — depending on how the fire was started. As your lawyer, we may be able to help you...Read More
According to a recent United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) audit, the food recall system in the U.S. is woefully ineffective. The audit even goes on to mention that it took five months after salmonella was discovered in commercial peanut better for a recall to be issued for the product. A mistake like this...Read More
A traumatic brain injury occurs when there is a severe bump, jolt, or blow to the head. The effects can be mild — but traumatic brain injuries also account for 30 percent of all injury-related deaths. Sports are one of the main contributors to TBIs, leading to a lot of wrongful death incidents. Falls account...Read More
Liability concerns affect each type of business differently. Those in more dangerous fields may have more legal liability if something goes wrong regarding the safety of an employee, and extreme cases may even call for a wrongful death lawyer. While those in service fields or other injuries may not have to deal with wrongful death...Read More
In its infancy, the United States had sovereign immunity for federal and state governments and their employees. It wasn’t until the mid-1900s that a trend developed that held the government accountable for any cases, including wrongful death or other legal actions. Today the State Tort Claims Act provides a waiver of immunity with expectations that...Read More
Every day both reported and unreported incidents of abuse occur in nursing homes — so frequently, in fact, that there have been many major lawsuits filed against negligent nursing homes and staff. It’s estimated that 2.1 million people in nursing homes are victims of abuse every year; however, 70 percent of these cases are never...Read More
The dangers of organized sports were brought into the national spotlight in 2011 when Adrian Arrington, a former Easter Illinois football player, retained a lawyer and filed suit against the NCAA over an alleged traumatic brain injury. Ten other players joined the class action suit and a settlement is still pending. Injuries have always...Read More
Personal injury law is a complex field of study. That said, perhaps even more tricky is the specialization of wrongful death law. Not only are most people here in Utah—be they from the Farmington area or St. George—confused by the sliver of legal practice, but many attorneys even find themselves at a loss for...Read More
In St. George, Utah and across the country, few things are more popular than sports. Whether it’s football, basketball, baseball or some other sport, Americans can’t seem to get enough of their favorite athletic activities. But as many a lawyer would note, these fun activities unfortunately frequently result in injury and in some cases,...Read More
