November 22, 2021
WRONGFUL DEATH CASE IN UTAH? IS IT A CIVIL CASE OR CRIMINAL CASE OR BOTH?
Utah Wrongful Death Cases--Civil or Criminal? In Utah, a wrongful death claim is a civil claim for money damages for compensation for the legal wrongs. The compensation can be general damages or special damages, like loss of consortium, medical bills, funeral expenses or lost future income. Yet, at the same time,… Continue reading
November 18, 2021
UTAH WRONGFUL DEATH CASES—HOW TO PROVE LOST INCOME STREAM
FUTURE LOST INCOME STREAM IN A UTAH WRONGFUL DEATH CASE. When your loved one has died due to the fault of another, one large aspect of your losses are future lost income from the deceased. Meaning, had they lived, they would have continued to produce income in their occupation over their career… Continue reading
November 16, 2021
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IN A UTAH WRONGFUL DEATH CASE
WHAT IS THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR A UTAH WRONGFUL DEATH CASE? Generally, Utah wrongful death claims have a 2 year statute of limitation. Meaning—you must file suit within 2 years or lose your ability to recover compensation for the wrongful death. But there are exceptions to the general 2 year rule. … Continue reading
September 08, 2021
UTAH’S LOSS OF CONSORTIUM:
WHAT IS IT? CAN I BRING A CLAIM AS THE NON-PHYSICALL INJURED HUSBAND OR PARENT OF AN INJURED CHILD? WHAT IS LOSS OF CONSORTIUM IN UTAH? Loss of consortium is where someone else is significantly physically hurt that is close to you, but you are not physically hurt. Yet that person’s physical… Continue reading
July 14, 2021
HOW TO RESOLVE YOUR UTAH WRONGFUL DEATH INSURANCE CLAIM. WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
How are Utah Wrongful Death Claims Resolved? What If People (Heirs) Can’t Agree? The Problem: There is $150,000 in total insurance proceeds from a Utah car accident wrongful death case. But the three surviving heirs can’t agree on how to distribute the $150,000. What mechanisms are there to fix this problem? … Continue reading