January, 2019 - Utah Injury Lawyers

Car Accidents: When to Accept a Settlement Offer

January 25, 2019

Not all injury cases will go to trial. In fact, it’s been estimated that around 95 percent of cases wind up being settled outside of court. Even if your case doesn’t go to trial, having an experienced auto accident attorney on your side is crucial for receiving a fair settlement and knowing your legal rights. The Provo, UT auto collision lawyers of Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks are here to offer their insight and legal counsel. Many clients as us “When should I accept a legal settlement in my car accidents case?” The team at our law firm

Repetitive Strain Injuries and Work

January 21, 2019

The National Safety Council estimates that an American worker is injured on the job every seven seconds. While not all of these injuries are serious or require medical attention, that’s a staggering number nonetheless. This is why the Provo, UT attorneys at Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks take worker’s compensation and occupational injury cases so seriously. The National Safety Council estimates that 34 percent of work injuries are caused by overexertion, which includes repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). Let’s take a moment to discuss these kinds of injuries and how they impact the lives of workers. About Repetitive Strain

Commercial Truck Accidents and Disqualifying Medical Conditions

January 17, 2019

If a driver suffers from a medical condition the could affect their ability to drive safely, they should be disqualified from operating a commercial vehicle. It’s a common sense safety measure to avoid catastrophic auto collisions and large truck accidents that’s been put in place by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The FMCSA requires drivers to be able to operate vehicles safely, secure and check loads being carried, and conduct pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections. The Provo, UT auto accidents lawyers of Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks would like to consider the medical conditions that disqualify

Car Accident Passenger Lawsuits

January 17, 2019

According to numbers from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and The Polk Company’s National Vehicle Population Profile, there were 23,708 fatalities in car accidents during 2017. That number comprised 64 percent of all vehicle accident fatalities for the year. As for total injury accident numbers, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated there were 2.17 millions injury collisions in 2016. Given these numbers, it should come as no surprise that drivers and vehicle passengers are at risk for injury. What is surprising, however, is that passengers in auto accidents can potentially file

Premises Liability and Public Parks: Determining Liability

January 9, 2019

Premises liability laws apply to homes and businesses, as well as public parks. These laws are in place so that property owners adhere to a legal duty of care. That is, the owner must ensure that the premises stay reasonably safe. At Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks, we handle premises liability cases of all kinds. If you suffer an injury in a public park, find out if you have grounds to file a premises liability lawsuit by scheduling a case review at our Provo, UT office. An Overview of Premises Liability Law In short, premises liability law is

Understanding How Warning Signs Affect Premises Liability Cases

January 9, 2019

Often, a clear warning sign is all that is needed to prevent a serious fall. If you were injured on a private or commercial property due to a lack of a warning sign, you may have a premises liability case. At Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks, our attorney can review your premises liability case to determine if you should proceed with legal action. Here, we discuss premises liability claims involving a lack of warning signs. Read on to learn more, and then contact our Provo, UT practice for a case evaluation. What Is Premises Liability? Picture this: you

Personal Injury Cases and Depositions

January 8, 2019

If you are harmed as a result of another person’s negligence, it’s important that you seek the assistance of Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks. An experienced accident attorney and injury lawyer from our law firm can help you navigate the legal process. Depositions are an important part of building and evaluating a legal case. Our Provo, UT personal injury attorneys would like to go over the basics of depositions and why they matter. What Is a Deposition? A deposition is an out-of-court interview with a witness in a personal injury case. This sworn witness testimony becomes part of

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Month: January 2019

Car Accidents: When to Accept a Settlement Offer

Repetitive Strain Injuries and Work

Commercial Truck Accidents and Disqualifying Medical Conditions

Car Accident Passenger Lawsuits

Premises Liability and Public Parks: Determining Liability

Understanding How Warning Signs Affect Premises Liability Cases

Personal Injury Cases and Depositions

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