According to the Utah Health Data Committee there were 362,106 patient visits with 388,538 reportable ambulatory International Classification of Disease procedures and 466,929 reportable Current Procedural Terminology procedures for 81 facilities that reported throughout the state in 2010. Furthermore, nearly 70 percent of outpatient visits occurred in hospitals wile freestanding ambulatory surgery centers accounted for the remaining 30 percent.
The state of Utah is the 13th largest, the 34th most populous, and the 10th least densely populated of the 50 United States. Nearly 80 percent of the 2,855,287 people, according to the 2012 United States Census Bureau, live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City, leaving most of the state nearly uninhabited.
At The Phillips Law Group our Utah personal injury lawyers understand that injured victims and their families may suffer from extreme emotional and financial harm due to the negligent actions of another individual. These medical expenses may also pile and cause bankruptcy, the family may not be able to pay their mortgage, car insurance, or a childs tuition. Our lawyers will fight for the MAXIMUM compensation benefits for each of our clients to ensure all losses and damages are accounted for.
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What is a Personal Injury?
This is a broad legal term encompassing a variety of different accidents and injuries. In law, a person must prove that their personal injuries were caused by the negligent actions of another individual in order to receive compensation benefits.
Some common causes of personal injuries in Utah include:
- Accidents at Home
- Accidents at Work
- Assault
- Auto Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Birth Injuries
- Boating Accidents
- Bullying
- Cigarette & Tobacco
- Defective Products
- Dental Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Food Poisoning
- Holiday Accidents
- Industrial Diseases
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Crashes
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Plane Crashes
- Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Slip and Falls
- Sports Injuries
- Train Wrecks
- Tripping Accidents
- Wrongful Death
If you or a family member has been injured as a result of another persons negligent action, call 602-222-2222 for a free no-obligation consultation.
Types of Personal Injuries
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has reported the most common injuries that resulted in hospitalization throughout 2004, while the injuries have also remained similar throughout the following years.
Some common types of personal injuries include:
- Arm Fractures
- Burn Injuries
- Crushing Injuries
- Facial Fractures
- Fractures
- Hip Fractures
- Internal injuries
- Intracranial (Brain) Injuries
- Leg Fractures
- Pelvis Fractures
- Poisoning by Medications
- Poisoning by Psychiatric Drugs
- Rib Fractures
- Skull Fractures
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Spinal Fractures
Of course, there are dozens of injuries a person may suffer from which can range from temporary to more severe and possibly life altering or ending. Therefore, it is always advised to seek the attention of a medical professional in any instance where injuries were caused by the negligent actions of another person or entity.
Utah Injury Compensation Benefits
Utah injury compensation benefits are dependent on a number of different factors. These benefits are the sum of money awarded during a civil action by the court in order to provide a person with compensation for their losses, injuries, and any damages that was caused by another individual or entity.
Some types of Utah injury compensation benefits include:
- Emotional Distress
- Loss of Consortium
- Loss of Current Income
- Loss of Future Income
- Lost Opportunity
- Current Medical Expenses
- Future Medical Expenses
- Mental Anguish
- Pain & Suffering
- Property Damage
- Rehabilitation
- Substitute Transportation
These compensation benefits will be awarded to a person through a verdict or settlement, and may be spread throughout a period of time or given to an individual all at once. Furthermore, our attorneys will only charge a percentage of the final awarded value of your verdict or settlement to assure you get compensated properly for your injuries, losses, and damages.
Our Utah Personal Injury Lawyer Fees
Our lawyers all operate on a contingency fee basis, which means that we will not charge any of our personal injury clients for our services unless a favorable verdict or settlement has been established and you recover for your losses and damages. By doing so it takes the worry away from being able to afford an attorney, while also providing us with even more incentive to achieve the maximum compensation available for our clients.
Contact an Experienced Utah Personal Injury Attorney Today
Being injured due to another individuals negligent or intentional action is an incredibly awful experience, and out lawyers at Phillips Law Group understands the struggle and wants to help take these worries away by fighting on your behalf to achieve the compensation benefits you truly deserve. Our lawyers have achieved MILLIONS in settlements and verdicts for our clients and will fight for your rights.
Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and throughout the West Coast, our attorneys are able to serve clients throughout the entire state and elsewhere needed.
Some Utah locations our attorneys serve include:
- Bountiful
- Brigham City
- Logan
- Murray
- Ogden
- Price
- Provo
- Sandy
- Springville
- St. George
- Tooele
If you or a loved one has been injured in the state of Utah, our personal injury lawyers offer a helping hand and a free no-obligation case review. To learn more, we warmly invite you to call 602-222-2222 , or we will contact you by completing the Free Case Review form located at the top of this page. It is completely free and all of your information will remain confidential to our lawyers.
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