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Former construction worker struggles with traumatic brain injury

  • 24
  • May
    2013

Some injuries heal, while others have long-term effects. Brain injury can be a nightmare for victims of accidents because the results can alter their lives. Many Utah brain injury victims have to undergo surgery, therapy and rehabilitation before they can get back on their feet. Insurance may not be enough to cover all of those procedures and out-of-pocket expenses can exhaust the patients' savings.

In Salt Lake City, one man is struggling with the effects of a construction accident that happened five years ago. On October 13, 2008, the man was working on the Riverdale Road construction project. The construction worker was setting up traffic cones when a vehicle, traveling at 50 mph, struck him.

Utah residents die in crash, lost rudder is probable cause

  • 15
  • May
    2013

Accepting the death of a loved one is difficult for family members and relatives of the person who has passed away. In handling that grief, death from natural causes is typically easier compared with a death from an accident where there is a possibility of negligence. A wrongful death case may arise if an accident is caused by another person and negligence proves to be a contributing factor.

In January 2013, two men from Salt Lake City, aged 44 and 51, and the pilot from Saratoga Springs, 49, died in a plane crash in Texas. The three men were in the plane owned by their employer, Utah-based Celtic Bank. A report released by the National Transportation Safety Board on January 22 stated that there were two witnesses; however, the details of the fatal accident remain a mystery.

Teenage girl succumbs to injuries after car accident

  • 10
  • May
    2013

There are many professionals in today's society who assist people in many ways every day. Salt Lake City Car Accident Attorneys are mostly sought out for their outstanding services in assisting victims of car accidents. Their diligence has helped car accident victims to acquire compensation, which varies, depending on the losses suffered in the accident.

In a recent car accident, four teenagers were involved in a car-pedestrian accident in Payson, Utah. A report states that the teenagers were either walking on the sidewalk or crossing the highway when a vehicle struck them. As a result, a 13-year-old sustained broken bones and head trauma. Two of the other teenagers suffered leg injuries, but were later released from the hospital. Unfortunately, their last companion succumbed to her injuries.

Personal Injury Law: Beyond the Basics II - Wednesday June 19, 2013

  • 08
  • May
    2013

Personal Injury Law: Beyond the Basics II

Wednesday June 19, 2013

8:30AM-5:00PM

Law & Justice Center

645 South 200 East

Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

7.5CLEs

~Agenda~

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Construction Site Liability: Road, Building Site, Workers Comp Issues (JK, DAC)

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Dram Shop Liability (JDE/EO)

--BREAK--

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM How to Prepare for Arbs and Mediation (RGG, Gary Johnson, and Judge Hanson)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM LUNCH/Ethics and Professionalism (JAC/Todd Wahlquist)

1:10 PM - 2:00 PM Liens/Subrogation Rights/Medicaid-Medicare (DAC)

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM MedMal Law update (JAC)

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Ski Injury and Resort Liability Claims (RGG/DAC)

--BREAK--

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Legal Tech/Apps (JS)

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Litigation Tactics and Techniques: Ten Essential Practices (JDE)

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM How to Get the Most Damages out of your case (JDE/JK)

Truck accident sends motorcyclist to a hospital

  • 03
  • May
    2013

Traffic accidents involving big rigs like 18-wheelers often cause devastating consequences compared with accidents involving other types of vehicles. The size and weight of the load hauled by a big truck contributes to its ability to damage other vehicles. A motor vehicle driver who is involved in an accident with a truck is often seriously injured. For a long time, local residents have been relying on Salt Lake City Truck Accident Lawyers to help them obtain compensation for their losses.

The Utah Department of Public Safety reported that an accident involving a truck and another vehicle recently occurred on Interstate 15, causing traffic problems in both northbound lanes at 3300 South. Based on reports, a semi and a motorcycle were involved in the accident. The accident occurred after both vehicles applied their brakes, resulting in the truck jack-knifing and hitting the motorcycle in the process. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. It is uncertain whether the truck driver suffered any injuries.

One worker dies in a fatal construction accident

  • 25
  • April
    2013

The death of a loved one may be the most painful experience in a person's life. The sudden passing of a person due to afatal accident makes the situation even more difficult for the surviving family members as there may be unanswered questions and factors that caused the accident.

While Salt Lake City is generally a safe place, a wrongful death accident can occur anywhere: inside hospitals (medical malpractice), on the roads (motor vehicle accidents) and in the workplace (construction accidents).

A brain injury can be a lifetime ordeal for victims

  • 19
  • April
    2013

Statistics show that 100,000 Americans suffer from brain injuries every year. Accidents occur in all 50 states. Salt Lake City brain injury victims may have received the injury from a car accident, work-related accident, a fall or a sports activity. A person suffering from a brain injury may have to undergo surgery, therapy and rehabilitation before a complete recovery is made. However, there are also cases where the victim succumbs to the injuries and dies.

People who recover from brain injury are very lucky because the chances for surviving from this type of serious injury are quite slim. Often, brain injury victims have to endure long-term effects, such as memory loss. Unfortunately, a young man from Huntsville has experienced the debilitating effects of brain injury firsthand.

Man dies in Utah snowboarding accident

  • 10
  • April
    2013

Utah residents have a variety of outdoor activities available year-round, including skiing and snowboarding in winter. Those who want to enjoy these activities, however, need to remember that these activities pose risks of injury and even death.

Ski resort owners also need to provide safe environments for their customers. Failure to do so can lead to recreational accidents that can injure and sometimes kill those on the slopes.

How to prevent wrongful death from medical error

  • 05
  • April
    2013

Medical science has undergone significant progress. In fact, many medical innovations are available right now to the residents of Salt Lake City, Utah. However, medical malpractice may still result in a wrongful death in spite of all of the newly available technology.

Medical error is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. However, these cases may be prevented by exercising caution during surgical procedures and when administering medicine and treatment. Such losses can result in a lot of pain and suffering for the victims and their families.

Permanent brain injury from single concussion is possible

  • 25
  • March
    2013

There are several reasons why people suffer from brain injury, and brain injury can range in effect and severity from one person to another. Brain injury can occur as a result of birth, but it can also occur after an accident. A Utah brain injury victim's suffering can be significant, and physicians note that even a single concussion can result in long-term or permanent brain damage.

The residents of Salt Lake City, Utah, should be aware of the promising developments in neuroscience regarding brain injury. A recent study on the comparison between people who have suffered brain concussions and those who did not was conducted in New York. According to the lead researcher, brain atrophy is more likely to happen to people who have suffered a concussion. Brain atrophy, also known as cerebral atrophy, happens when the cells in the brain are lost or when the connections in between the cells are lost.

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