Category Archives: Legal System

May 11, 2012 | by MH

Personal Injury Lawsuits and Time Limits — Statute of Limitations

Sometimes people call us or schedule a consultation and tell us that the incident that caused their injury happened a number of years ago. Unfortunately, if too many years have passed since the injury happened, it may be difficult for … Continue reading →

April 4, 2012 | by MH

Biggest Verdicts Come From Big Businesses Suing Each Other

We’ve all heard about big verdicts in personal injury lawsuits even if we don’t always know whether or not those verdicts are ever paid (see the McDonald’s coffee case). We know about them because 1) the media like to cover … Continue reading →

February 20, 2012 | by MH

Presidents Day Honors Washington, Lincoln, and Others

Presidents’ Day was originally established in 1800 to celebrate the birthday of George Washington* (born 2/22/1732). It was later expanded to include Abraham Lincoln (born 2/12) and now honors the lives, legacies, and accomplishments of all U.S. presidents. At Siegfried … Continue reading →

February 17, 2012 | by MH

How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer For You

At Siegfried & Jensen, we know that most people who have been injured would rather not need a lawyer. We also know that having a good lawyer in your corner can mean the difference between being treated fairly and being … Continue reading →

January 30, 2012 | by MH

Chronology of a Personal Injury Lawsuit

When most people think of personal injury attorneys, they think of big-time trials like the McDonald’s Coffee Case. In reality, though, most personal injury claims are settled out of court without having to go through the ordeal of litigation. If … Continue reading →

January 27, 2012 | by MH

Utah Courts Performance Measures Keep Community Informed

At Siegfried & Jensen, we are true believers in the U.S. legal system. Our jury system allows average, everyday citizens to make sure that the court system reflects their community’s values and concerns for both criminal and non-criminal matters (civil … Continue reading →

December 12, 2011 | by MH

Thankful For A Legal System That Values Individuals

The winter holiday season is a time of reflection and giving thanks. At Siegfried & Jensen one of the things we’re thankful for is a legal system that values the input of individual citizens. Every day, the U.S. legal system … Continue reading →

November 4, 2011 | by MH

Skewed Media Reporting About Lawsuits Harms Everyone

At Siegfried & Jensen, we’ve known for a long time that the media (in print, online, and on tv) tends to cover only the most sensational settlements and verdicts. The clients we see day-in and day-out, and who represent the … Continue reading →

October 24, 2011 | by MH

Are You a Potential UT Juror? Here Are Some Things You Should Know

As mentioned in a previous post, courts throughout the country are finding it harder and harder to get the public to participate in juries. At Siegfried & Jensen, we understand that jury duty can be a hassle, but we also … Continue reading →

October 17, 2011 | by MH

Judges Strike Back Against Jury Duty No-Shows

At Siegfried & Jensen, we believe passionately in the jury system. By serving as a juror, you ensure that our justice system reflects the beliefs and values of your community. No one else can do that. Sadly, anecdotal evidence indicates … Continue reading →