Although most national parks are considered relatively safe, there’s always an exception to the rule. Take for example an incident that occurred when two teenagers who were camping in Yosemite National Park were crushed to death when a tree fell on their tent. Or when a man was mauled to death by a vicious grizzly...Read More

From welding to construction, mining and more, there are a lot of tough, risky jobs in Salt Lake City. In order to keep you or your family members safe and avoid the need for a wrongful death lawyer, let’s take a look at tips for staying safe at work in high-risk positions. Stay Aware The...Read More

The summer boating season has arrived, and that means it’s time to head out of cities like St. George, Utah toward the sunny waters of your choice. Time out on the waves should be relaxing, but it’s easy to worry if you are doing enough to protect yourself and others from boating injuries, accidents and...Read More

Having a baby is one of the most rewarding experiences of human life. After nine months of growth and care, a new life is brought into the world. Normally this experience is one of blessed joy; however, what happens when something goes wrong? From Provo, Utah to the East Coast, birth injuries due to negligence...Read More

When you visit the state fair, your objective is to have fun — you’re generally not thinking of how to sue the state fair. However, if you do find yourself in the company of a wrongful death lawyer at the Utah State Fair near Salt Lake City, you may be curious as to what your...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

Since the Zika Virus outbreak, the disease has been related to birth defects in pregnant women. There have been multiple cases of pregnant women in Brazil who have been infected with the virus, and their babies are experiencing birth defects — or as recent case has shown, babies infected with Zika can even end up...Read More

Let’s first define what a wrongful death is: it’s when someone’s death is caused either negligently or through intentional harm. When it comes to a case, it’s up to the deceased person’s estate to decide if they want to file a lawsuit against the party who is legally liable for the death. So when it...Read More

It’s every cartoon character’s nightmare: You’re running full-speed down the thoroughfare when all of a sudden you momentarily defy the laws of physics and fall into an open manhole. While these kinds of situations are all-too commonplace among fictional characters such as Goofy or “Ed, Edd n Eddy,” open manholes can pose a serious danger...Read More