HAO Law Blog
The Top 10 Most Common Myths About Personal Injury Lawsuits, Debunked
Maybe you were injured as the result of another party's negligence: on the road, at the park, in a store, or anywhere else. Maybe another person intentionally meant to harm you and succeeded. Or maybe the other person meant you no harm – but their dog, unfortunately,...
4 Popular Estate Planning Objectives and Strategies to Achieve Them
God willing, the wealth you have spent a lifetime building will continue to exist after you have passed away or become incapacitated. Likewise, your duties will also persist after you are no longer able to fulfill them. That is why you need estate planning: It ensures...
5 Reasons You Need a Utah Real Estate Attorney
Real estate. Many work hard to own it. A few acquire it unexpectedly. But no one mistakes its true value. When you own a piece of this very planet, you want to fully protect it. Although a real estate attorney's job isn't simple by any means, their goal always stays...
What Are Estate Planning Documents?
You have spent a lifetime acquiring wealth. You do not want your efforts to get tied up in probate court or cause disputes among your family members. You would like your wealth to transfer seamlessly and uneventfully to your benefactors so it can strengthen the future...
6 Steps to Filing a Personal Injury Claim
Have you suffered harm as the result of an injury or accident? Could another party be legally responsible for the wrongful act that caused your misfortune? Then filing a personal injury claim is your best chance at securing the compensation you are rightly owed. More...
How a Lawyer Will Help You Receive Compensation After a Personal Injury
If you were the victim of an auto accident or another party's negligence, then you may have suffered more than just physical injuries. Medical expenses, loss of income, and lost earning ability are all common types of damages that result from a personal injury. If you...
Should I Give a Statement to My Insurance Company Before Speaking With an Attorney?
"No person shall be […] compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself." This is your constitutionally protected right to remain silent, and the reason why you should say only eight words to the police if you are ever questioned or arrested for a...
Is My Landlord Liable for a Slip and Fall Injury in Utah?
Landlords can in fact be held liable for slip and fall injuries in the state of Utah. If someone becomes injured at a commercial or residential property – and the owner of said property was responsible for creating or allowing the existence of the unsafe conditions...
Types of Damages in Utah Personal Injury Cases
Maybe you’ve heard the term “damages” before on some fast-talking lawyer’s commercial. Maybe you know the word, but never realized it has a specific legal definition. When lawyers say "damages," they are referring to an important aspect of any personal injury case....
What to Do If You Are Hit By a Car in Utah
In the United States, over 100,000 pedestrians visited emergency rooms in 2020 for non-fatal injuries they sustained during a collision. The true number of injuries sustained by pedestrians during collisions is likely much higher, as most decline to report them to...
Your Legal Rights in Utah Debt Collection
Owing a debt can be a stressful experience. You may feel some measure of shame, helplessness or concern related to it. And if your debt has gone forward into the collections phase, you’re likely having some uneasiness about what happens regarding Utah debt collection....