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Understanding Personal Injury Law
Personal injury law allows individuals who have been harmed because of another person's negligence to seek financial compensation. These cases arise when a person or business fails to act with reasonable care and another person suffers injury as a result. Personal injury attorneys represent accident victims and help them recover damages for medical bills lost wages and pain and suffering.
In the United States personal injury claims are governed by state tort law. Victims may pursue compensation through insurance claims or civil lawsuits. Lawyers investigate accidents gather medical records interview witnesses and negotiate with insurance companies. Because insurers often attempt to minimize payouts, legal representation can significantly improve the chances of obtaining fair compensation.
Serious injuries may lead to long term medical treatment disability or permanent changes in lifestyle. Lawyers help ensure compensation accounts for current and future medical costs rehabilitation and lost earning capacity.
Common Personal Injury Cases
- Car and truck accidents
- Slip and fall incidents
- Workplace injuries
- Defective products
- Dog bites
- Medical malpractice
Each type of case requires evidence such as accident reports photographs medical records and expert testimony.
When You Should Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
Victims should consider contacting a lawyer when injuries require medical treatment or when insurance companies dispute liability. Legal advice is especially important when injuries cause long term disability or significant financial loss.
How the Legal Process Works
- Initial consultation and case evaluation
- Investigation and evidence gathering
- Insurance negotiations
- Filing a lawsuit if necessary
- Settlement or trial
Cost of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency fees meaning clients pay no upfront legal fees. Lawyers typically receive between twenty five and forty percent of the recovered settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a personal injury lawyer do?
Personal injury lawyers investigate accidents gather evidence negotiate settlements and represent clients in court.
How long do personal injury cases take?
Some cases settle within months while complex cases involving serious injuries may take years.
What compensation can victims recover?
Victims may recover damages for medical expenses lost wages rehabilitation costs and pain and suffering.
Do most cases go to trial?
Most personal injury claims settle before trial through negotiation.
When should I hire a lawyer?
It is best to contact a lawyer soon after an accident so evidence can be preserved and legal deadlines are not missed.
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I was born and raised in Brigham City, Utah and have enjoyed practicing law for 28 years, focusing on personal injury law—including product liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and complex and multidistrict litigation. I was selected for inclusion in 2007 Super Lawyers for attaining a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.. I enjoy exploring Utah's backroads on my motorcycles and spending time with my family.
I joined Robert DeBry in November 1997 after working as in house counsel for a nutraceutical company where I was in charge of FDA compliance, patent and trademark procurement, and outside litigation.. As the lead attorney for Mass Torts at Robert DeBry & Associates, I have dedicated my career to helping people that have been injured by dangerous drugs and unsafe medical devices. My practice includes complex civil litigation, pharmaceutical and general products liability, multi-district litigation, consumer protection, personal injury, wrongful death, and class action litigation. I have successfully represented clients in claims against pharmaceutical giants such as Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer as well as medical device manufactures Bard, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Zimmer, and DePuy.. I am actively representing clients injured by Actos, Avandia, Fosamax, Granuflo, Januvia, Nuvaring, Testosterone replacement therapies, Xarelto, Yasmine, Yaz, and Zofran. She is also pursuing claims against the makers of Metal on Metal Hips (MOM) including Biomet M2a Magnum, DePuy ASR, DePuy Pinnacle, Stryker ABG II, Stryker Rejuvenate, Wright Medical Conserve, and Wright Medical Profemur. In addition, I represent women that have suffered life altering consequences from failed trans-vaginal mesh products, used to treat stress urinary incontinence (leakage of urine during moments of physical activity, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise) and Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP).. I earned my bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in 1988 in Political Science and Economics. I completed post-graduate work in Economics before attending law school. I graduated from the University of Idaho, College of Law in 1992 and was admitted to the Utah State Bar that same year.. I am an avid equestrian. I own Quarter Horses and am a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and serve as a board member for the Utah Quarter Horse Association. I enjoy trail riding with my daughter and friends and attending horse shows. During the winter I enjoy watching my son compete in men’s gymnastics.
Phone. Brad DeBry previously worked at Robert J. DeBry & Associates in various capacities for more than 25 years.(Brad DeBry is not associated or affiliated with Robert J. DeBry & Associates, P.C.) Brad started out sweeping the floors and making copies at Robert DeBry & Associates while still a young man, and upon seeing how the work his father Robert performed on behalf of others made a difference in their lives, he knew that this was the path he wanted to take.. Excited to start his own law firm The LawyerUp Injury Group now serves clients throughout Utah and Idaho.. More than anything else, Brad is motivated by helping people navigate through the difficult and traumatic experiences in their lives. Finding ways to help families receive the financial compensation to cover medical bills, rent, and other expenses to overcome these trials and move on is what brings Brad satisfaction in his work.. Brad received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in 1990 before going on to receive his J.D. from the California Western School of Law in 1996. He was admitted to the Utah State Bar in that same year. Brad is also a member of the Utah Association for Justice and serves as the Utah Chairman for the Lawyer Pilots Bar Association.. Outside of work, Brad enjoys spending time with his wife and five children, including making time for their school activities and other events. He’s also rated as an FAA-Certified Flight Instructor and an Airline Transport Pilot. Brad enjoys scouting and is very active in the Boy Scouts of America and their mission to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
I am a partner at the law firm Eisenberg, Cutt, Kendell & Olson and have been practicing law since 1993. As a personal injury attorney, I have the unique opportunity to help people who have been injured by the negligence of others. Through the years, my cases have involved injuries and wrongful deaths arising from bicycle accidents, auto accidents, defective products and medical malpractice.. In addition to my legal practice, I am also actively involved in the Women’s Law Caucus and serve on the Character and Fitness Committee for the Utah State Bar. I enjoy speaking to groups and writing articles about topics that are relevant to the personal injury practice area. I am also an avid cyclist and runner and enjoy scuba-diving and traveling with my family.. As a cyclist, I am particularly interested in helping fellow cyclists when they are injured. My firm has represented many cyclists whose injuries have arisen from a variety of causes including failed tires and other defective bicycle parts as well as drivers who have carelessly crashed into cyclists causing serious injury and in some cases death. We are very aware of the safety concerns that face cyclists in the Salt Lake valley and enjoy advocating for and representing cyclists in a variety of capacities.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
David A. Cutt is a 1991 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and a founding member of Eisenberg, Cutt, Kendell & Olson. His practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury, product liability, and medical malpractice cases. He has tried numerous cases to verdict and obtained multiple seven figure recoveries on behalf of his injured clients. Mr. Cutt has particular expertise prosecuting cases on behalf of people who have suffered brain or spinal cord injuries, as well as pursuing claims for injuries caused by defective automobile tires and other dangerous products. Mr. Cutt sits on the board of the Utah Association for Justice (formerly the Utah Trial Lawyers Association). He has published numerous articles on personal injury and product liability law and is the editor of the Utah Trial Journal. Mr. Cutt is on the faculty of Utah's Learn from the Pros series of seminars for young lawyers and lectures frequently on topics related to personal injury law.
Jeffrey D. Eisenberg. Jeffrey D. Eisenberg, founding partner of Eisenberg, Cutt, Kendell & Olson, is a 1983 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School. Mr. Eisenberg has obtained seven figure recoveries for injured plaintiffs in more than two dozen cases, including jury verdicts of sixteen and seven million dollars. After spending nine years practicing at one of Salt Lake City's largest law firms, Mr. Eisenberg has spent the last sixteen years representing injury victims and their families in large and complex personal injury, malpractice, insurance bad faith and other tort cases. Mr. Eisenberg also occasionally accepts commercial injury cases on behalf of businesses injured by the acts of large corporations.. In addition to his trial practice, Mr. Eisenberg has maintained a commitment to teaching trial advocacy and related subjects to lawyers in Utah and elsewhere. He has served as Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Utah's S. J. Quinney College of Law. Working with the Utah Association for Justice (formerly Utah Trial Lawyer's Association), Mr. Eisenberg founded and has supervised a monthly seminar program for young lawyers, entitled Learn from the Pro's. In 2005, Mr. Eisenberg was asked by the American Bar Association to teach Trial Techniques at the 2005 TIPS National Trial Academy. Since 1993, Mr. Eisenberg has also served as co-chair and lecturer at The UAJ/ Utah Brain Injury Association, an annual brain injury litigation seminar. He has been an invited speaker at many other trial advocacy and litigation seminars in Utah and elsewhere. In 2008, Mr. Eisenberg delivered a presentation entitled Myth Math and Money, A Modern Approach to Proving Damages in Catastrophic Injury Cases at the midyear meeting of the American Association for Justice in San Juan, Puerto Rico.. Mr. Eisenberg served as Editor of the Utah Trial Journal from 1996 to 2001. A member of the Utah Association of Justice Board of Governors since 1991, Mr. Eisenberg received UTLA's Outstanding Service Award in 2000 for scholarship and was awarded a Life Member Award by UTLA in 2004. Mr. Eisenberg has been a member of the Board of Directors of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Utah and he served as President of the Utah Brain Injury Association from 2000 to 2002 and was presented with the BIAU's Outstanding Service Award. In 2007, Mr. Eisenberg was nominated for Membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates and he received the Larry Trattler Award for his work on behalf of the Public Justice Foundation, a nonprofit public interest law firm.. A significant part of Mr. Eisenberg's practice is spent co-counseling complex cases with referral lawyers.
Thomas W. Seiler joined the firm as a partner in 1988, following ten years as a named partner in law firms in Orem and Provo.. As a leading Utah commercial litigation and personal injury lawyer, Thomas W. Seiler has earned a prestigious reputation throughout the Utah legal community as a diligent, experienced and knowledgeable advocate. Mr. Seiler has earned the prestigious AV rating from Martindale Hubbell. He was recently named one of the top 100 Mountain States Attorneys by Super Lawyers magazine 2013 edition.. Mr. Seiler's practice focuses on:. In addition to serving numerous corporate and individual clients, he has long been committed to advancing the legal profession and serving the civic and community life of Provo and the state of Utah . Since 1991, he has served on the Advisory Committee to the Utah Supreme Court on the Rules of Evidence. Mr. Seiler has served as an Examiner in Torts for the Utah State Bar since 1994, and has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Utah Association for Justice since 1997. He is a Co-Founder of Law Help, a program which provides legal assistance to low income residents of Utah .. To arrange for an initial consultation with Thomas W. Seiler, call Robinson, Seiler and Anderson, LC, at or contact us online.
Jared L. Anderson is a partner at the firm and a member of the firm’s litigation practice. For the past three years, Mr. Anderson has been honored by his peers as one of the state’s top civil litigation attorneys in Utah Business Magazine’s annual Utah Legal Elite publication.. Mr. Anderson has represented large and small companies, financial institutions, developers, contractors, and physician groups. He is thoroughly familiar with the rules and procedures of Utah trial and appellate courts, and has handled many trials in the district court, as well as appeals to the Utah Court of Appeals and the Utah Supreme Court.. Mr. Anderson’s practice centers primarily on:. Mr. Anderson received his law degree from the University of Utah. While at law school, he was designated a William H. Leary Scholar. Prior to law school, Mr. Anderson received a B.S. degree from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University.. Mr. Anderson enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He has been involved in coaching youth football and baseball for many years.. To arrange for an initial consultation with Jared L. Anderson, call Robinson, Seiler and Anderson, LC, at or contact us online.
Mike is a skilled lawyer who thrives on helping his clients get excellent results. Mike has served as a JAG in the United States Army Reserves and the Utah Army National Guard, where he currently serves. Because of this experience, he is particularly well suited to help military people with their legal problems. Mike is the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal and five Army Commendation Medals.. Mike is a former prosecutor, so he can use the things he learned there to help his criminal defense clients achieve the best possible outcomes.. Mike is an avid reader, and is a student of history, with an emphasis on military history.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.
Mr. Báez is the only attorney at The Law Office of Edgardo R. Baez, Jr. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Báez was a Senior Drill Sergeant in the United States Army and was attached to the 1/501st Airborne Infantry Unit. As a result, Mr. Báez is uniquely qualified to handle criminal law cases and cases that are too tough for other lawyers to handle.. Mr. Báez has conducted hundreds of criminal cases, from the pre-trial to pleadings, MTR's and trials. He has obtained hundreds of not guilty for his clients and will continue to fight for the rights of the unfortunate. Under his direction, The Law Offices of Edgardo R. Baez, Jr now focuses on defending those who have been wrongfully accused to better serve our San Antonio community, and Texas in general.. Mr. Báez enjoys mentoring people and families. He believes that with God, everything is possible. He is married and has four children and one grandchild. He was a Pastor at mutiple churches and has attended the South Western Baptist Theological Seminary and Liberty University where he obtained his MDiv and PhD. He was a Subject Matter Expert fot the New Hampshire State University on legal issues.. After his disciplinary action with the State Bar, Mr. Báez now known as Dr. Báez has obtained 26 not guilites for his clients in the past two years. Dr. Báez is planning on runniing for Congress in the near future. Dr. Báez is proof that after legal actions, anyting is possible. He uses that mentality to help his clients further their lives after the offence. His best stories come from clients who have been wrongfully accused, and are now enjoying life after their not guilty verdicts!
Heidi Goebel is licensed to practice law in 5 states. She is a founder and the managing partner of the firm. She has tried several major cases to verdict in state court and through arbitration and is skilled in handling large, complex litigation. She enjoys helping her clients find satisfying resolutions to their legal problems.
Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.