Auto accidents can happen in an instant. The moment you hear the crunching of metal and the shattering of glass your life changes. Auto accidents can cause serious and sometimes devastating injuries. The injuries range from cuts, bruises, and soft tissue injuries to catastrophic injuries including head, neck, spinal cord and brain injuries. How will you pay your medical bills? How will you support your family while you recover? You need help fast, not insurance company runaround.

The Major Firm is experienced in Utah auto accident cases, and is fully capable of handling the most complex car accident cases, including those with difficult insurance issues. If your auto accident was the result of another person's negligence, carelessness or recklessness, you may have the right to be compensated by the responsible party or their insurance company for your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. We know and understand accident victim's legal rights. Let our experience help you get the recovery you deserve. We also handle auto cases involving uninsured ("UM") and underinsured ("UIM") motorists, and cases of extreme negligence, such as drunk driver"DUI" accidents..

If you or someone you care about has been involved in an auto accident, please do not hesitate to call our Salt Lake City, Utah car crash personal injury law office at (801) 390-0948 and we will evaluate your case at no cost or obligation to you. Talk directly to an attorney TODAY!

Each and every day, drivers traveling on Utah roads and highways encounter numerous large trucks such as 18-wheelers, semi-tractor trailers, and other vehicles weighing over 10,000 pounds. Accidents involving 18-wheelers and semi-tractor trailers are usually catastrophic. A large truck or semi-tractor trailer accident can be devastating and what to do next can be confusing. The Major Firm has extensive experience handling Utah semi-truck claims for clients who have been seriously injured in accidents involving trucks. Call us for a free consultation at (801) 390-0948.

Government statistics reveal that large trucks are involved in more than 100,000 fatal and non-fatal crashes nationwide each year. The Major Firm is familiar with the federal and state laws as well as federal regulations which control the trucking industry. These laws and regulations often play a prominent role in the successful outcome of a trucking accident lawsuit. The sooner you contact The Major Firm to represent you, the sooner we can act to secure critical evidence and preserve important data (log books, etc.) involving the semi-truck.

If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in a trucking accident, contact our Utah trucking accident law firm for a confidential consultation. Our experienced legal team works closely with investigations, accident reconstruction experts, health care providers, and engineering experts to investigate, develop and prosecute Utah large truck accident cases.

The death of a family member in an unexpected fatal accident caused by someone else's negligent or wrongful actions can be hard to accept. Lives change in an instant as families try to cope with the physical pain, mental anguish, and sorrow caused by a wrongful death and subsequent worries over medical bills, funeral bills, and other financial obligations.

In Utah, a wrongful death action is a statutory right to sue given to the surviving family members (heirs) of the deceased. In order to bring a wrongful death action, a death must have been caused by the wrongful, negligent, careless, or reckless act of a person, company or municipality. The wrongful death statute was adopted so that the family members (heirs) of a deceased can bring the legal action that the deceased would have brought, had death not ensued.

Like personal injury, this area of tort can involve every area of tort practice, including but not limited to, fatal auto accidents, fatal semi-truck accidents, fatal motorcycle accidents, fatal boating accidents, fatal bicycle accidents, fatal pedestrian accidents, death caused by medical malpractice, deaths caused by defective medical devices, fatal accidents involving defective or dangerous products, fatal construction site accidents, and death caused by dangerous property conditions.

If you have lost a loved one as a proximate result of another person's negligence, carelessness or recklessness, you may be entitled to be compensated by the responsible party or their insurance company. The Major Firm is capable of investigating and litigating the most complex wrongful death cases anywhere in Utah. Our goal is to obtain a measure of recovery for the heart break of losing a family member. With care and concern, we counsel our clients on the best options available, and guide them through the difficult and complex legal process associated with the financial and legal ramifications of their loss.

A Utah wrongful death attorney at The Major Firm can help you through the tumultuous period that follows a loved one's untimely wrongful death. We handle these special cases delicately and discretely, and maintain the highest standards of both professionalism and sensitivity. We have a reputation as a compassionate, well-prepared wrongful death law firm who listens to our clients.

Contact us at (801) 390-0948 for a free consultation and to learn how we can help you.

Medical Malpractice occurs when a person suffers severe injuries or death as a result of a doctor, surgeon, or other licensed healthcare provider's negligence, misconduct, failure to use adequate care, or lack of skill. The General Rule of Medical Malpractice is that doctors and medical providers must act with the level of skill and learning commonly possessed by members of the profession in the same geographic community. A medical doctor or provider will only be liable for medical malpractice if he or she acts without the requisite minimum skill and competence, not merely because the operation or procedure was not successful.

Doctors, nurses and medical facilities have a duty to adhere to the proper standard of care when diagnosing and treating injury and disease. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a medical professional's negligence or failure to adhere to the proper standard of care, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Every day Utahn's place their trust and health in the hands of physicians, nurses, and other medical providers. Doctors and other medical staff are professionals and respected by the community. It is their duty to safely and correctly treat patients with the individual's best interest and health in mind. Although Utah has some of the best physicians and medical care facilities in the nation, medical malpractice occurs more often than is commonly known, resulting in serious injuries and death. It has conservatively been estimated that over 200,000 deaths occur each year nationwide. Medical malpractice deaths have become the third leading cause of death in the U.S. after heart disease and cancer. Unfortunately, most injuries and death caused by medical malpractice could have been avoided and prevented.

Medical malpractice is a difficult, complex and expensive area of law requiring great legal expertise. Early intervention is essential if you believe that you have been injured by the negligence of a medical provider. An experienced Utah medical malpractice lawyer at The Major Firm can help you. Our legal team works closely with medical experts and board certified physicians in the relevant fields of medicine to determine as quickly and efficiently as possible whether there is a good actionable case “with reasonable medical certainty that the action or inaction of the Defendant physician was the cause of the damage to the Plaintiff”. If you believe you have been a victim of a medical mistake, contact our law office to speak with an attorney today. Please call our office at (801) 390-0948 for a confidential and free consultation to discuss your case.

Don't Drink & Drive! DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) or DUI (Driving Under the Influence), means operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs with a concentration level in the blood that is considered unsafe to drive a vehicle. There are no excuses for drinking and driving. People make a choice when they drink too much alcohol and get behind the wheel.

Drunk driving is wrong and against the law in the state of Utah. Every day innocent people get hurt by the carelessness of drunk drivers. If you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident caused by a drunk driver, call a Utah drunk driver DUI injury lawyer at The Major Firm today. It's time to take a stand and let drunk drivers know we will not accept their reckless judgment. WE SUE DRUNK DRIVERS!

If you or someone you care about has been involved in a DUI / DWI auto accident, please do not hesitate to call our Salt Lake City, Utah drunk driving accident victim personal injury law office at (801) 390-0948 and we will evaluate your case at no cost or obligation to you. Talk directly to an attorney TODAY!

Similar to auto accidents and semi-truck accidents, motorcycle accidents are one of the most common sources of personal injury lawsuits. A motorcycle accident can involve serious injuries and devastating results that directly affect the life of the motorcyclists and his or her family. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to compensation.

As Utah's roads become more and more congested, and as gas prices continue to outrageously increase, there are more motorcycle riders on Utah roads than ever before. Although motorcyclists are often stereotyped as reckless and fast drivers, generally it is negligent automobile drivers who cause most motorcycle accidents. The failure of motorists to detect, recognize, and see motorcycles in traffic is the predominate cause of motorcycle accidents. Nationally, more than 100,000 motorcyclists have died in traffic crashes since the enactment of the Highway Safety and National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.

The victim's rights in a motorcycle accident are sometimes tough to defend because of the perceived increased dangers associated with motorcycles, even when the other party's negligence is the proximate cause of the accident. The same laws apply as if you were in a car or truck. If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle accident and suffered serious injuries, it is extremely important that you contact a Utah motorcycle accident attorney at The Major Firm today for a free consultation. The Major Firm also handles off-road (dirt bike) motorcycle accidents involving negligence, carelessness or recklessness of another person.

Please call our office at (801) 390-0948 for a confidential and free consultation to discuss your case.

Utah is known for its great outdoors, which includes recreational boating waterways for fishing, water skiing, wake boarding, and other recreational activities. With the ready availability of Utah's natural and hand made public water access sites, the number of boats registered in Utah has been steadily increasing. Unfortunately, national statistics show that hundreds of people die each year, and thousands more are injured in recreational boat accidents.

Most boating accident injuries are preventable as a majority of these accidents are caused by operation inexperience or inattention, careless or reckless operation, improper lookout, and operation at unsafe speeds. Additionally, alcohol consumption accounts for nearly one-third of all recreational boating fatalities, a figure that is increasing. Most boaters do not realize that the effects of alcohol are magnified while on the water. In Utah, it is illegal to operate a boat, or allow others to do so, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The most common type of boat accidents in Utah are:
- Capsizing
- Falling overboard/drowning
- Collision with another vessel or structure
- Fire
- Sinking
- Flooding and explosions

If you have been injured in a boating accident caused by the negligence of another, and need assistance from an experienced Utah boating accident lawyer, call our office today at (801) 390-0948 for a free consultation.

As Utah's population continues to grow, more and more drivers of automobiles are on the road, resulting in an increase of accident related injuries to bicyclists and pedestrians. Roads often seem more dangerous than friendly to most bicyclists and pedestrians. Most bike and pedestrian accidents happen in the summer time when the temperatures are warm, and parents and children are out and about. Generally it is negligent automobile drivers who cause most bicycle and pedestrian accidents. The failure of motorists to detect, recognize and see bicyclists and pedestrians on the road or in crosswalks is the main cause of these kinds of unfortunate accidents.

The Major Firm is a downtown Salt Lake City personal injury law firm serving all of Utah's injured. If you were a bicyclist or pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. If you have any questions, or if you would like to speak with an attorney regarding your bicycle or pedestrian injury claim, please do not hesitate to call our law office at (801) 390-0948, or fill out the form on the "contact" page of this web site, and a representative from our office will be in touch with you shortly. We look forward to hearing from you.

In the state of Utah, a dog owner is strictly liable under most circumstances, for injuries and property damage caused by his or her dog. This type of liability is known as “strict liability” or “liability without fault.” The basis for strict liability is that those who engage in certain kinds of activities do so at their own risk, and must anticipate paying for any foreseeable damages that result, even if the activity has been carried out in the most careful manner possible. Utah dog owners be aware!

A dog bite can result in serious and permanent injuries, scarring and disfigurement. Although most dogs are friendly and provide companionship and unconditional love, all dogs can potentially bite you. The U.S. Humane Society reports that over 40 million people are bitten each year in the United States, and most dog bite victims are children.

If you or one of your children have been bitten by a dog, we recommend that you do the following to better preserve your dog bite injury claim:

- Seek medical attention immediately
- Get the name and contact information of the dog owner
- Get the name and contact information of any witnesses
- Report your injury to the police and your local animal control
- Take photographs of your injury
- Save any clothing damaged by the dog

If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog in Utah resulting in serious injuries, scarring or disfigurement, it is extremely important that you contact a Utah dog bite attorney at The Major Firm right away at (801) 390-0948. In addition to dog bite injury claims, we also handle all kinds of animal attack cases that have resulted in serious injuries.

A catastrophic injury usually occurs suddenly and without warning. Catastrophic injuries significantly impact the lives of accident victims and their families, causing overwhelming financial and emotional turmoil. Hospital and medical bills related to catastrophic injuries are extremely expensive, sometimes costing in excess of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Most hard working Utahn's cannot afford these outrageous medical expenses, and are left with a catch 22 with no alternative but to pay the bills in order to receive the much needed medical treatment.

In many cases, catastrophic injuries result in long-term physical disability requiring expensive specialists, in-home care givers, expensive rehabilitation and other medical treatments. A catastrophic injury negatively affects the victim's life in many ways, and often results in the victim being unable to properly care for themselves.

Injuries are considered catastrophic, due to the impact they have on the lives of the individuals who experience them, and include the following:

- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Accidental Amputation
- Neurological Disorders
- Severe Burns
- Multiple Fractures
- Paralysis
- Permanent Disfigurement

If you or someone you care about has suffered a serious and life-altering catastrophic injury because of another person's negligent actions, contact a Utah catastrophic injury attorney. When you retain the services of The Major Firm, you can expect a legal team who is dedicated to your case and will work hard to achieve the financial results you may be entitled to. You can also expect to pay nothing in attorney fees unless we collect money for you. Please do not hesitate to contact our downtown Salt Lake City personal injury law office today at (801) 390-0948 for a free consultation, or fill out the form on the "contact" page of this web site, and a representative from our office will be in touch with you shortly. We look forward to hearing from you.

The brain is a complex organ that is composed of many sections, each controlling different functions of the body. A Utah brain injury attorney at The Major Firm can help victims of mild, moderate, and severe traumatic brain injuries.

Every year thousands of individuals are victims of head trauma that result in traumatic brain injury, also called “TBI”. This type of injury occurs when the brain is driven into the side of the skull by a sudden blow, by a sudden shaking force or whiplash. The impact can cause bruising and swelling of the brain and in some cases the impact will be sufficient enough to tear bold vessels in the brain, causing intracranial bleeding.

Auto accidents, semi-truck accident, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, sports accidents, falls, construction site accidents, and industrial/occupational accidents are the primary causes of traumatic brain injuries.

Traumatic Brain Injury can cause medical conditions such as:

- Loss of memory
- Dizziness and balance difficulties
- Impaired judgment
- Difficulty making decisions
- Blurred vision/loss of visual skills
- Reduced attention and concentration
- Alternation of the sense of taste and/or smell
- Depression
- Loss of hearing/ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Seizure disorders
- Personality changes
- Mood
- Abstract reasoning
- Sequencing

A brain injury is a potentially life altering event and may result in long-term or short-term impairments. Brain injuries have different levels of severity and affect each victim differently. The recovery process of a TBI can be emotionally and traumatically draining on the victim and loved ones. If you or a loved one has been the victim of an accident that caused brain injury, contact a Utah brain injury lawyer or Utah traumatic brain injury attorney at The Major Firm. Schedule a free consultation with us today by calling (801) 390-0948.

Premises liability cases involve injuries received while on someone else's property. Slip and fall is the generic term for an injury which occurs when someone slips, trips or falls as a result of a dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else's property. Property owners and businesses have a duty to maintain a safe property for customers, pedestrians and other visitors and effectively warn them of possible dangers. Slip and fall accidents most often occur when a defective condition, foreign substance or object causes a fall.

When a visitor/invitee to a property suffers a preventable injury, the law of premises liability determines the responsibility of the property owner. Premises liability law applies both to residences and places of business. The key to a Utah slip and fall accident is to prove that the property owner was negligent and your injury resulted from their negligence. As a general rule, property owners are responsible for injuries which occur as a result of a dangerous or hazardous condition on their property, which the owner knew or should have known about, but failed to correct, remedy or warn of the dangerous or hazardous condition.

The Major Firm has represented clients in Utah slip and fall cases against numerous super markets, municipalities, convenience stores, schools, office buildings, private residences, restaurants, and shopping centers. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident please contact our Utah slip and fall/premises liability personal injury law firm and we will evaluate your case at no cost or obligation to you.

The Major Firm is a Utah personal injury and construction site accident law firm located in downtown Salt Lake City. Our firm is capable of investigating and providing even the most complex construction site accident cases. Construction site injury cases are technical cases that require knowledge Of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules, product liabilities law, as well as specific knowledge of the construction industry.

Construction related employment is a high risk industry. It ranks third in the rate of injury caused deaths. For every 100,000 workers, 15 die due to injury. No matter how stringent the safety standards are regarding construction, all construction workers are at risk for devastating injuries every day while on the job.

Some of the most common construction site hazards that may result in death or severe injury are:

- Scaffolding accidents
- Falling from a high location
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Crane accidents
- Forklift Injuries
- Electrocution
- Heavy machinery accidents
- Getting hit by falling items
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Exposure to toxic chemicals

If you were seriously injured on a construction site in Utah, you may be entitled to monetary compensation for accident related expenses, and future medical expenses. Contact our Utah personal injury and construction site law firm today for a free consultation and case evaluation at (801) 390-0948, or fill out the form on the "contact" page of this web site, and a representative from our office will be in touch with you shortly.

Defective product and defective drug cases involve an area of law known as "Products Liability". Product liability involves the seller of any product which, because of a defect, causes personal injury to its purchaser, user, or bystander. A person that has been injured by a defective product or defective drug has a right to be compensated for his/her injuries.

- Product liability cases may involve:
- Recalled products (www.recalls.gov)
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical devices and equipment
- Dangerous toys
- Defective automobile design
- SUV Rollovers
- Car/truck defective tires (tire separation/tire blowout)
- Improperly designed consumer household products

If you or a family member has been injured by a defective product we recommend the following: Keep the product in a safe and secure location in the same condition it was at the time of the accident. Look for and keep all documents related to the product.

Never give, or return the product to the manufacturer, even if the manufacturer promises to return the product after testing or examination. Contact a defective product/defective drug/product liability lawyer at The Major Firm, within hours or days after your injury.