Our qualified and accomplished Utah personal injury attorneys at Christensen & Hymas represent clients with cases resulting from many different types of accidents, injuries, and medical conditions. You deserve to have the individual care we at Christensen & Hymas will provide. We look out for your individual needs because we know that the burden an accident doles out is heavy, both financially and physically.
We hope you find helpful information on the types of cases we handle in this section. We answer frequently-asked questions, clarify laws regarding specific situations, and provide resources to help you through the process. If you have any questions, or need help with your case, please call our office at 801-506-0800 to schedule a free consultation.
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Common Personal Injury Cases
Amputation Accident
Amputation cases are rare and more complicated than common car accident cases. Obviously, losing a limb changes a person’s life completely; their ability to perform simple tasks and hobbies are limited. Our law firm understands the needs of our clients
Bus Accidents
Bus accidents are less common than car accidents, but when they do happen, the results are often devastating since there are generally more people involved, and fewer safety precautions in place.
Burn Injuries
Sometimes accidents such as car, motorcycle, truck, train, bus, or workplace accidents can result in burn injuries, many of which necessitate treatment beyond aloe vera and the natural capacities of the skin to heal.
Drunk Driving Accidents
Driving under the influence impairs a persons ability to make good judgments, including operating a vehicle safely. If you have been hit by a drunk driver, are suffering painful injuries and need legal advice, call us now.
Motorcycle Accidents
Accidents involving motorcyclists almost always lead to great physical harm for the rider. Motorcycles are harder to see on the road and motorists are rarely looking for them.
Slip And Fall Accidents
Slip and fall cases in Utah require an experienced attorney to help you get the compensation you deserve. Due to our experience in the field, you can be assured that we will help you through the entire process and help you get the proper care you need.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Serious accidents resulting in spinal cord injuries require special attention our firm is proud to be connected to some of the very best physicians that work with our clients to get them back to the best possible health.
Trucking Accidents
Attorney Kenneth Christensen has the experience you need to appropriately navigate the aftermath of a trucking accident. You will learn how we helped Gloria in the aftermath of her trucking accident, and how we worked to achieve fair compensation for her.
Uninsured Motorist Accidents
Our law firm has dealt with many uninsured motorists accidents and has a history of success. We know how insurance companies function and will work with them for you, allowing you to focus on healing and recovery.
Brain Injuries
Brain injuries come with a high cost, both financially and mentally. We know how hard it can be to work through such traumatic injuries and we are committed to helping you recover.
Children’s Accidents
Accidents involving children require an experienced, sensitive attorney who truly looks out for the best interest of the injured child and his/her family and the financial burdens that often accompany such an accident can be burdensome.
Dog Bite and Animal Attacks
Animals often attack for unknown reasons. We can only guess what they are thinking and don’t know what they will do next. Dog bites and animal attacks can be very traumatic experiences and in many cases, cause great physical damage.
Internal Bleeding & Bruising
When you’ve been in an accident not all injuries are visible and damage could be below the surface. If you are seeing signs of discoloration under your skin from an accident you could receive compensation for your injuries.
Intersection Accidents
Due to the sheer volume of cars that pass through, intersections are inherently the scene of many car accidents. The design of intersections often varies and can catch off guard all those that pass through, including motorists, cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.
Pool Accidents
The source of a good time for most people, but when tragedy hits it is not always your burden to bare. Let us help you and your family move beyond the accident and help you begin rebuilding your life after an accident.
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulders are delicate and contain many active parts and when you injure one or multiples components recovery can be tough nevermind the medical expenses that can be crippling. Don’t endure the pain of seeking treatment and pursuing your insurance claim on your own.
Texting Accidents in Utah
Texting and driving is one of the leading causes of death for teenagers across the U.S. Because it requires cognitive abilities and distracts from the task at hand, texting accidents happen all too often.
Bicycle Accidents
Utah cyclists can be assured that with Christensen & Hymas they have advocates that specialize in Utah bicycle law. We do all we can to help educate cyclists on preventing a wreck as well as what to do in the event an accident occurs.
CAR ACCIDENTS
Salt Lake City Car Accident Attorneys Ken Christensen & Russ Hymas are experienced lawyers if your wondering how to pay bills racking up from the accident, struggling to achieve peace of mind, and anything else that may arise in your time of need.
Distracted Driving Accidents
There are so many things to distract drivers from the perils of the road. This only makes accidents more prevalent, and if you have been injured in an accident this entitles you to compensation.
HIT AND RUN
Unfortunately when an accident occurs the risk of hit and run, leaves you vulnerable and confused on what to do next. Dealing with the aftermath can be difficult to handle, but just because they ran doesn’t mean you have to handle the burden alone.
Neck Injuries
The effect of a neck injury can be long lasting, and affect an individual for a long time. The time it takes to recover from such injuries can make it hard to work or even go about daily activities life requires.
Pedestrian Accidents
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a pedestrian accident, you could be entitled to significant compensation. These accidents often occur at intersections and crosswalks where inattentive drivers fail to yield the priority to pedestrians.
Train Accidents
Though a rare incident, in cases where are train is involved the force is much stronger and likely to do severe damage. If you have been injured in a train accident, you shouldn’t have to bear the brunt of your financial and physical recovery alone.
Underinsured Motorist Accident
We know it is stressful and confusing to deal with a situation where the at-fault party can’t cover the damages, so let us handle things for you. At Christensen & Hymas, we handle underinsured motorist cases on a regular basis.
Wrongful Death
Unfortunately, accidents happen everyday, all day, everywhere. Sometimes those accidents result in death leading to a wrongful death case. Nothing can be done to bring back a loved one, but seeking out compensation that will help take care of the financial needs of the family.