Vehicle
Auto Accidents
When you have an auto accident, it changes your life forever. Whether the accident involves serious injury, medical bills or pain, it changes you. Unfortunately, negligent drivers and insurance companies are rarely concerned with your recovery. That is why you need a personal injury attorney on your side. More importantly, you need a lawyer who will give your case personal attention and effort.
At Broadbent Law, that is what we do. We will gather the evidence, interview the witnesses, and take on the insurance companies to make sure you are made as whole as possible and that you receive the medical attention, lost wages, and recovery you are entitled to.
Trucking Accidents
Large trucks are involved in accidents all of the time. Because of their size and weight, even minor accidents with semi-trucks can cause catastrophic injuries and death. Because of the dangers associated with large trucks, truck drivers, and the companies that hire them, are regulated by very specific rules and regulations. These rules are in place to protect other drivers and pedestrians. Unfortunately, some drivers and companies ignore these rules, or try to bend them, to increase their profits. Sometimes, people are also injured by tired drivers, intoxicated drivers, or inattentive semi-truck drivers.
Because of the rules that govern the trucking industry, if you’ve been injured by a semi-truck, it is critical that you have an lawyer familiar with trucking standards assist you. At Broadbent Law, we know how trucking businesses, and their insurance companies, defend these types of claims and how to make sure you are treated fairly. If you’ve been injured by a semi-truck, contact us so we can help protect your future.
Boating Accidents
Boats and personal watercraft are popular in Utah and Arizona. Spending a day on the lake is what summers are made for. Unfortunately, boats and personal watercraft can also be deadly. If they are not properly maintained or operated, or are driven while intoxicated or distracted, they can cause serious injuries and death.
At Broadbent Law, we encourage all boaters and watercraft operators to be safe and sober. However, if you are injured by a boater or watercraft operator’s negligence, you have a right to be made whole. Boating and water accidents sometimes require expert knowledge to figure out the negligent party and to make sure that you are treated fairly. At Broadbent Law, we have that knowledge and can gather the evidence to make sure that you are protected. If you are injured in a water accident, give us a call and let us help put your life back together.
Motorcycle Accidents
Fatal motorcycle crashes are five times more likely than fatal car crashes. On a per-mile basis, motorcyclists are at a significantly greater risk than car travelers. This increase in risk is not usually caused by motorcyclists themselves. While Broadbent Law encourages all motorcyclists to travel safely, wear appropriate safety gear, and be aware of their surroundings, many accidents are caused by car drivers simply “failing to see” motorcyclists or other negligent actions.
When a motorcycle accident occurs, the injuries can be devastating. These can include brain injuries, internal injuries, broken bones or joints, skin and muscle injuries, road rash, or permanent paralysis.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, it is important that you receive immediate medical attention. In addition, it is important that you contact Broadbent Law so we can make sure you are able to put your life back together.
Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists have a right to use the road. Despite this right, many motorists don’t see bicycle riders, or cause an accident when they pull out in front of a bike, attempt to pass a cyclist, or are simply inattentive when a bicycle is around.
No matter the reason, bicycle riders have a right to recover damages for their injuries. While most insurance companies are unsympathetic to bicycle riders, and may even try to minimize your claims because they happened on a bike, at Broadbent Law, we are committed, as bike riders, to making sure that bike riders are allowed to ride in safety and are compensated for their injuries when injured.
If you have been injured while on your bike, we will work to protect your rights. We will hire the necessary experts, and collect the evidence, to protect and prosecute your claim. Let us help put you back on the road.
Most dogs are friendly and great companions. Unfortunately, some dogs attack people and pets, sometimes without provocation. In Utah and Arizona, the legislature has adopted a “strict liability” standard for dog owners. Utah and Arizona make a dog owner liable whenever his dog bites a person, even if it is the first time the dog has bitten anyone and regardless of whether the dog had a history of viciousness.
While most “animal” claims involve dog bites, any animal can cause injuries and damages. Animal owners and keepers are required to exercise good judgment and protect the public from animals under their control.
Despite advances in safety features, many automobile accidents result in the death of an occupant. These types of claims can be caused by negligent drivers, poorly designed roads, or as a result of defective cars.
Pedestrian accidents can be deadly. Because most pedestrians are hit by a motor vehicles, they are much more likely to be killed. Unfortunately, many motorists do not see pedestrians, or do not yield to pedestrians when they should. If your loved one has died as a result of a pedestrian accident, contact Broadbent Law today.
Medical malpractice claims are strictly controlled by state rules. If your loved one has been injured or died as a result of a hospital or doctor’s negligence, it is important that you contact an lawyer to protect your rights. At Broadbent Law, we will hire the experts, determine what caused your loved one’s death, and hold the negligent party responsible. While no amount of money will bring back your family member, we will help make sure that no other family goes through the same trauma you have experienced.
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere. While they usually result in minor bumps and bruises, they can also result in serious injuries, requiring substantial medical treatment. Property owners have a duty to make sure their property is safe for visitors. This is especially true of business owners, who are required to make their property safe for customers.
Construction sites can be dangerous places. Most contractors work hard to make sure that construction zones are as safe as possible, both for other contractors and for visitors. Nevertheless, some construction sites are not properly maintained, exposing workers and visitors to unnecessary hazards.
Our lives are full of products. We purchase them hoping to make our lives better, more convenient, or safer. While most products meet our expectations, some products, either by poor design, poor production, or poor delivery, or actually dangerous and harmful.
Most drugs and medical products are tested before they are released to the public. While this process protects against many defective drugs, some dangerous drugs and products are still released and used by the public. These drugs can be released because of improper testing or analysis, or because of improper motives of drug companies. If you have been injured because of a defective drug or medical device, contact Broadbent Law today so we can begin your case.
Insurance is part of our everyday lives. We insure our homes, our cars, even our lives. However, if you’ve ever been injured or suffered a loss, you know how frustrating it can be to deal with an insurance company. Part of this frustration arises out of the fact that insurance companies make money by paying as little on claims as possible, sometimes to the detriment of their own customers. If your insurance company is not treating you fairly, is not evaluating your claim the right way, or is simply putting their own goals ahead of yours, hiring an experienced insurance attorney is your only option.