by Nelson Abbott | Nov 14, 2012 | Auto Accidents, Settlement, Trial
Settlement values and jury verdicts in automobile accident cases can be maximized by proper and adequate case preparation. Here are some things that should be done to prepare a case for trial. Locate Evidence — important evidence in car crash cases are:...
by Nelson Abbott | Oct 22, 2012 | Auto Accidents, Utah
One of the most difficult questions we are asked during an initial consultation is “What is my auto accident case worth?”. You may wonder why we find that question difficult. After all, we are personal injury attorneys and we have handled thousands of...
by Nelson Abbott | Oct 10, 2012 | Auto Accidents
Insurance companies frequently handle routine car accident claims, the majority of which involve property damage only. In most cases, you can handle a property damage claim on your own and come out o.k. However, when personal injuries are involved, you’ll...
by Nelson Abbott | Oct 10, 2012 | Auto Accidents, Statute of Limitations
After an accident occurs, there is a limited period of time in which a personal injury lawsuit can be filed — the law that establishes this is known as a statute of limitations. The statute of limitations for auto accidents in Utah is four years if the claim is...
by Nelson Abbott | Oct 10, 2012 | Auto Accidents, Utah
Car accidents are a the number one cause of unnecessary deaths in the United States. They are also the number one source of personal injury claims in the United States. In 2010, 32,885 people were killed in auto accidents. That out of 1,546,000 accidents involving...
by Nelson Abbott | Oct 9, 2012 | Auto Accidents
UTAH AUTO ACCIDENT CHECKLIST We are frequently asked “what should I do if I’m involved in a car crash?” Here’s the answer. 1. SAFELY STOP AND EXIT YOUR VEHICLE This seems obvious. You’d be surprised at how many cases we’ve had where someone didn’t do this. ...
