Utah Personal Injury Law Firm Blog

Will the insurance company pay for my medical bills if my neck or back starts to hurt in the future? As a Salt Lake City Personal Injury Attorney I am often asked this question. Many times the person on the phone accepted a quick settlement after the accident and then started experiencing medical problems later.

When a case settles after an accident, the insurance company requires that the injured party sign a "Release" before providing a settlement check. This release specifically indicates that the injured party fully settles the claim and that no future payments or claims can be made against their driver. In other words, you only get one bodily injury settlement check from the insurance company! Your future medical bills will be your responsibility.

Before accepting an offer or signing a release provided by the insurance company, educate yourself. Talk to a personal injury attorney or at least get a free copy of Mr. Christensen's Utah Accident Book at www.UtahAccidentBook.com. An experienced accident lawyer will meet with your doctors and document what medical care you will need in the future and how much it will costs. Once this information is obtained, a full settlement can be reached with the insurance company.

A Utah Wrongful Death claim arises when someone is killed in an accident due to the negligence of fault of another person.

In Utah a wrongful death case can be brought by the legal heirs of the person whom died as a result of the Utah accident. Only one single claim can be made on behalf of all heirs, but each of the heirs are entitled to a settlement. It is extremely beneficial to a Salt Lake City personal injury attorney specializing in fatal accident claims to ensure that the case is fully settled, so that legal heirs will not appear later to collect against the settlement.

The following surviiving persons are considered heirs in Utah and can make a wrongful death claim:

1) the decedent's spouse;
2) the decedent's children;
3) the decedent's natural parents, or if the decedent was adopted, then his adoptive parents;
4) the decedents stepchildren, IF they are minors at the time of the decedent's death AND primiarily financially dependent on the decedent.

If you have lost a loved one in an accident, it is important to educate yourself before making legal decisions. Visit www.UtahAccidentBook.com and get your free copy of attorney Ken Christensen's Utah Accident Book "7 Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Utah Accident Case." Its free!

A West Valley City teen was hit while crossing a street in a marked crosswalk this morning according to ABC 4 News. It was dark the driver did not see the girl in the crosswalk. Nonetheless, the driver is responsible for this accident. We wish this girl a full and fast recovery. We also offer her and her family a free copy of Mr. Christensen's Utah Accident Book "7 Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Utah Accident Case." Just visit www.UtahAccidentBook.com for a free copy.

The fall changeover from daylight savings time accounts for an enormous increase in pedestrian accidents and pedestrian fatalities. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University studied pedestrian fatalities from seven years of pedestrian accidents. They found that the number of pedestrian accidents and fatalities jumped 186 percent during October and November. By December, the number dropped by 21 percent. With darkness falling an hour earlier, the researchers concluded, drivers and pedestrians alike are slow to adjust. As a result, the risk to pedestrians nearly triples. Darkness calls for greater caution while driving. Please lookout for pedestrians and bicycles.

According to KSL.com a 7 year-old student at Draper Elementary was hit by an inattentive driver while crossing the street in crosswalk. The boy was thrown 40 ft at impact. Local residents and business owners, including JP Lee Fine Jewelry owner Jon Lee attended to the boy and his mother at the scene of the accident.

The young boy was flown to Primary Children's hospital where he is now in stable condition. Please keep this boy and his family in your prayers.

It is important that we keep an extra lookout for pedestrians and bicyclists, especially since daylight savings. Studies show that pedestrian accidents dramatically increase after daylight savings. Please use extra caution while driving when children are leaving schools and during the evening hours.

Attorney Kenneth Christensen, founder of the Christensen Law Firm, successfully represents accident victims throughout Utah. He has authored the Utah accident book entitled “Seven Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Utah Accident Case.” In this book, he discusses topics such as pain and suffering claims, insurance adjustors, and important mistakes to avoid in your accident case. Mr. Christensen wrote this book as a public service to help level the playing field between accident victims and insurance companies. For your FREE copy of the Utah accident book, visit www.utahaccidentbook.com or call the Christensen Law Firm at 801.506.0800.

What is the difference between a regular settlement from an insurance company, and one managed by an experienced personal injury lawyer in California? It can mean all the difference in the world.

It's no secret that serious personal injury accidents can leave victims and their families scared or confused. Sudden medical bills, calls from insurance companies, and the stress of a loved one being injured can take their toll on any person involved. In this sort of situation, the family needs to know how to effectively deal with insurance companies to settle their injury claim, and they need to know soon.

John Bisnar, a personal injury and Personal Injury Claim, was written with the express purpose of giving accident victims the knowledge they need to obtain fair compensation for their injuries.

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The Salt Lake Tribune reported that a man hit while crossing as street yesterday has since passed way due to complications associated with his pedestrian accident injuries. This accident offers important lessons to both drivers and pedestrians. Drivers must always focus on the road, especially in areas with pedestrians and bicyclists. In the few seconds it takes to change the radio or pick up a cell phone, a pedestrian can cross the path of your vehicle without warning. Likewise, pedestrians must always be aware of traffic laws, only crossing the road at designated areas when the traffic signal allows for it.

Every year, 60,000 pedestrians are killed in traffic accidents in the United States. An additional 110,000 pedestrians are injured in accidents every year. With the urban areas of Salt Lake City growing, more people are walking and bicycling to work. We all need to be responsible during our respective commutes, and work to keep Utah’s roads a safe place for travel.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Utah pedestrian accident, you understand the difficulties that accompany a proper recovery. Pedestrian injuries are often severe, leaving the victim out of work for weeks and even months. Doctor appointments, physical therapy, and prescription costs can quickly add up. Hiring the best Utah pedestrian accident attorney can help ensure you receive a full and just settlement from the insurance company to cover these costs. The expert Utah injury lawyers at the Christensen Law Firm offer superlative legal representation to accident victims and will diligently work on your case to ensure you receive the settlement you deserve. In additon to a free no obligation consultation, Attorney Kenneth Christensen offers his Utah Accident Book "7 Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Utah Accident Case" free to Utah residents. Get your free copy at www.UtahAccidentBook.com.