When a person or a family experiences tragedy, suffering and loss associated with wrongful death, serious personal injury, or medical malpractice, the Utah personal injury lawyers of Froerer and Miles, P.C. possess the necessary skills to “go the distance” in addressing specific client needs as well as providing effective legal representation. The firm was established in 1959, with the current configuration in business for 11 years, and has handled cases ranging from simple legal issues to complex trial litigations on behalf of individual clients and their families.

The Utah law firm of Froerer and Miles, P.C., specializes in personal injury cases, including, but not limited to, the following areas:

• AUTO AND TRUCK ACCIDENTS
• BICYCLE ACCIDENTS
• MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
• DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS
• SLIP & FALLS/PREMISES LIABILITY
• DOG/ANIMAL BITES
• CATASTROPHIC INJURIES
• ACCIDENTAL DEATH

Froerer and Miles, P.C., has the distinction of being one of the most respected law firms in the State of Utah. The firm draws its clients mainly from the following counties/cities (but will consider cases from the entire state as well as Southwestern Wyoming, Southern Idaho, and Northeastern Nevada).

Froerer and Miles, P.C., has been successful in litigating substantial verdicts, judgments and settlements for their clients. A seasoned litigation team, Attorney Robert L. Froerer has 20 years experience, Attorney Bryce M. Froerer has 11 years and Tony B. Miles has 13 years. The following is a mere roster of their exceptional litigation results:

1. Froerer v. Massey Ferguson(Froerer & Miles P.C. co-counselled).—this was a products liability case involving the amputation of an arm due to a farm implement machine accident. Jury verdict was $1.3 million dollars, although the case settled for less.
2. Wright v. Donna’s Tours, et al.—a bus accident caused a wrongful death, leading to a case being settled at mediation for $410,000.00.
3. R. Neuman.—a medical malpractice case for failure to diagnose; case settled for $120,000.00.
4. A. Perez.—a head injury occurred in an automobile accident; case settled for $150,000,00.
5. J. Hammon.—a hand injury during an automobile accident; case settled for $80,000.00.

If you or someone you know in Ogden, Utah, or within the surrounding cities and counties of Utah needs the advice and skilled legal counsel of an experienced personal injury lawyer, contact the attorneys of Froerer and Miles, P.C., today, at 866-739-0303 or complete the contact form provided on this site to begin your free initial consultation with a trusted Utah car accident attorney. The firm provides consultations in English, Spanish and Italian.

Personal Injury is the area of law that involves civil law cases designed to obtain compensation for injured persons. The main concerns in a personal injury case are negligence and liability. A personal injury attorney usually tries to negotiate with the opposing party, or their insurance company, but if necessary, and the attorney believes the injured client has a valid litigation, the case may go to trial.

The evolution of personal injury law has occurred primarily through court decisions, and in treatises written by legal scholars, unlike other areas of law that establish their rules by statutes, such as penal codes in criminal cases. In fact, many states have attempted to summarize the development of personal injury law in written statutes, but for practical purposes, court decisions remain the primary legal reference in cases arising from an accident or injury. However, in some injury cases, such as automobile accidents in which a state vehicle code section was violated, statutes can be useful in establishing fault for an accident or injury.

What financial compensation am I entitled to in a personal injury claim?
Personal Injury victims are entitled to recover monetary damages for all losses and expenses they incur as a result of an accident. The damages may include:

• Medical bills
• Lost Wages (including overtime)
• Pain & Suffering
• Physical Disability
• Disfigurement
• Permanent Scars
• Emotional Trauma
• Mental Anguish
• Loss of Enjoyment
• Loss of Love & Affection
• Embarrassment
• Mental Disability
• Property Damage

What if the accident is partly my fault, do I still have a claim?
Even if an accident or injury was partially your fault, you still may have a claim based on the concept of Comparative Negligence or Contributory Negligence. The term "Contributory Negligence" is used to describe the actions of an injured person who may have contributed to their own injuries. For example, a person who ignores a "Caution - Wet Floor" sign and slips and falls in the supermarket may be found to have been careless and at fault for any injuries sustained. "Contributory Negligence" can prevent a person from collecting any monies to compensate for injuries suffered, even if that person's carelessness was minor.
The term "Comparative Negligence" means that the fault of all parties involved is compared, and the amount of the recovery for damages sustained by the injured victim is reduced by the percentage of his or her own fault. In this way, each person is held accountable for the amount of damages that they caused.

What is the Statute of Limitations?
Every state has certain time limits, called "statutes of limitations," that govern the period during which you must file a personal injury lawsuit. In some states, for example, you may have as little as one year to file a lawsuit from an automobile accident. When the statute of limitations expires on your case, you simply don't have a case anymore.

Statutes of limitation differ not only from state to state, but also in regard to the kinds of lawsuits involved. In some states the statute of limitations for medical malpractice, suits against governmental agencies, and wrongful death actions is shorter than that for other types of personal injury cases. In general, however, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is from one to four years, and the time begins from the time of the accident. There are some exceptions and an experienced lawyer can help you with them.

How long will it take to settle my claim?
The time it takes to settle a personal injury case depends on the circumstances surrounding the case. The more complex the case the longer it may take to settle. Many cases can take anywhere from 3 to 18 months to settle depending on its complexity.