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Litigation Experience Wins

Why Litigation Experience Wins Utah Personal Injury Cases in 2025 Yesterday, I secured a substantial settlement offer for a Utah personal injury case the defense initially valued at zero. What turned it around? I filed a lawsuit, scheduled a trial, and the defense quickly changed their tune. This isn’t luck—it’s strategy. Utah personal injury… Continue reading

Premises Liability

Utah Premises Liability Law: Your Guide to Winning Cases in 2025 Losing a premises liability case in Utah can be costly and frustrating. Legal fees, expert witnesses, and court time add up quickly, often with no compensation. The key to success? Choosing a strong case from the start. Utah premises liability attorney Jake… Continue reading

Why You Need a Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer in Provo, UT

Why You Need a Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer in Provo, UT Drunk driving accidents are devastating, leaving victims with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. If you or a loved one has been injured in a drunk driving accident in Provo, Utah, you may be entitled to compensation. Navigating the… Continue reading

Utah’s 2025 HB0154: How Punitive Damages Laws Are Changing

Utah’s 2025 HB0154: How Punitive Damages Laws Are Changing Utah’s personal injury landscape has seen a notable update in 2025 with the passage of House Bill 154 (HB0154), also known as the Punitive Damages Amendments. This new law, effective as of 2025, introduces changes to how punitive damages are handled, particularly in… Continue reading

Do Insurance Adjusters Want You to Hire a Lawyer? Utah Car Accident Secrets Revealed

The Insurance Adjuster’s Secret Game Plan Think insurance adjusters are on your side after a Utah car accident? Think again—they’re trained to save their company money, not yours! These pros aren’t there to hand you a fair check; they’re playing a game to keep payouts low and profits high. Discover why hiring… Continue reading

May 29, 2024

BOATING AND DRINKING ACCIDENTS IN UTAH—PUNITIVE DAMAGES

UTAH BOATING ACCIDENT LAWYER JAKE GUNTER. CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345 FOR A FREE CONSULT. Utah’s Punitive Damages Statute. 78B-8-201. Utah’s punitive damages statute specifically applies to boating accidents where the boat operator was intoxicated. The punitive damages statute applies equally to boat operators impaired by legal or illegal drugs, or a combination of… Continue reading

May 15, 2024

WHY HIRE A UTAH CAR ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY?

TRIAL LAWYER FOR 20 YEARS--JAKE GUNTER CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345 I have been a trial lawyer for 20 years this month, May 2024. I have certainly learned a few things. One is: Don’t represent yourself. I have seen what happens when people try to represent themselves in Utah car accident cases. … Continue reading

April 02, 2024

LANDOWER LIABILITY FOR RECREATIONAL USES—2024 LAW AMENDMENTS

CALL/TXT UTAH ATV ACCIDENT INJURY ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345   NEW LANDOWNER LIABILITY LAW. Effective 05/01/2024 the existing landowner liability statute for recreational accidents changed to add rock climbing. Just a new category was added. No substantive changes were made to the statute. Existing Recreational Use Limited Liability Use Law. Utah Code… Continue reading

March 29, 2024

LEFT-HAND CAR ACCIDENTS IN UTAH—WHO IS AT-FAULT?

CALL/TXT UTAH CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345 LEFT-HAND TURN CAR ACCIDENTS IN UTAH—WHO IS AT-FAULT? The General Rule. The general rule is that the left-hand turning car must yield to oncoming traffic. Exceptions to the Rule. There several different fact specific exceptions to the general rule that the left-hand turning… Continue reading

March 04, 2024

Most Common Utah Car Accident Injury Claims and the Special Problems

UTAH CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER JAKE GUNTER. CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345. When you are injured in a Utah car accident, here are the most common types of accidents and their particular issues associated with each of them: (1). 3-2-1 Rear-End Car Accident. You are stopped at the light on University Parkway in Orem, Utah… Continue reading

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