August 26, 2024
Don’t Handle Your Own Utah Car Accident Case–Exhaustion Rule
Why You Shouldn’t Handle Your Own Utah Car Accident Claim: Understanding the Exhaustion Rule If you’ve been in a car accident in Utah, it’s critical to understand the Exhaustion Rule before handling your own insurance claim. This rule, outlined in Utah’s Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Statute (C31A-22-S305.3), requires accident victims to fully exhaust… Continue reading
August 01, 2024
IS MY UTAH CAR ACCIDENT TOO SMALL FOR AN ATTORNEY
CALL/TXT UTAH CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER JAKE GUNTER FOR A FREE CONSULT (801) 373-6345 Outside of a few attorneys, most Utah personal injury attorneys have the bulk of their cases compromised of smaller, under $25,000 car accident injury cases. What is too small for general damages is called “Threshold.” Threshold has been determined… Continue reading
June 18, 2024
Traffic Law Violation: How It Impacts Car Accident Injury Claims in Utah
Traffic Law Violation: Evidence of Negligence in Utah Car Accidents Utah's Traffic Code, as of 2024, includes over 20 chapters of safety statutes designed to protect drivers and prevent accidents. Violating a traffic safety law, such as following too closely, can serve as evidence of negligence in a car accident injury case.… Continue reading
June 17, 2024
NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT OF A CAR CAUSING A CAR ACCIDENT
CALL/TXT UTAH CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345 In 20 years of courtroom lawyeriCustomizeng, I have filed one negligent entrustment case. And car accidents are one of my two practice areas. Negligent entrustment just doesn’t come around that much. What is the Utah Law on Negligent Entrustment? Elements. The claimant injured… Continue reading
June 10, 2024
Why Providing a 5-Year Medical History Is Essential After a Utah Car Accident
Why Insurance Companies Request a Medical History When you’re involved in a Utah car accident, the at-fault insurance company may request your medical history from the past 5 or even 10 years. This request may seem intrusive, but it serves specific purposes in evaluating your claim. What Does a Medical History Include?… Continue reading