Personal Injury

Whether you are injured in a car accident, the victim of medical malpractice or suffering because of a wrongful death, our firm’s experienced attorneys can guide you through the various aspects of such claims including filing an action, settlements, mediation and trials. We can also help you deal with insurance claims and provide assistance should you need counsel relating to class action suits.

Car Accidents

Have you been injured in a car accident? Were you rear-ended at an intersection or on the highway? You may have serious short-term and/or long-term concerns that impact you physically, financially, and personally. By hiring an experienced auto accident attorney today, you can make sure your rights are protected. At the Provo, Utah, law offices of Howard, Lewis & Petersen, P.C., we will work to get you the medical treatment and financial compensation you deserve.

When it comes to car accidents, Utah is a no-fault state, whether you were injured in a rollover, rear-end accident or SUV crash. That means you have to deal with your own insurance provider to pay for medical bills, household services, and lost wages. We can help you take care of your immediate needs while we investigate a long-term settlement with the third party.

The no-fault limit has a minimum, but many people have medical bills beyond that. If you have suffered a permanent injury or withstood damages in excess of three thousand dollars, we can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice can be committed by several types of health care professionals, including doctors, surgeons, nurses, technicians and other hospital or medical workers. In a case where a hospital employee commits malpractice, the hospital itself may be held liable under the legal doctrine of "respondeat superior." Under this theory, an employer may be held liable for the negligent acts of its employee if the employee was acting within the scope of his or her employment when the negligent act or omission occurred. This doctrine is important to plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases because it helps ensure there will be a financially-responsible party to compensate an injured plaintiff.

At Howard, Lewis & Petersen, P.C., it has been our privilege to serve the citizens of Provo and throughout the state of Utah with distinction for over forty years. Our distinguished advocacy in medical malpractice cases and all areas of complex litigation have earned us the reputation as one of the preeminent law firms in the State of Utah. We have the knowledge, experience, resources and proven record of results to successfully pursue even the most difficult medical malpractice case. Our attorneys and professional staff consistently serve the needs of our clients at the highest levels of skill, dedication and ethical standards demanded by the legal profession.

Wrongful Death

Nothing can make up for losing the companionship of a loved one. But, if you have lost a loved one due to the negligent actions of others, your family may have serious financial worries, along with emotional concerns. At the Provo law office of Howard, Lewis & Petersen, P.C., we make it our job to protect the future of your family, allowing you to focus on the healing process. From the income of a breadwinner and services of a homemaker to the intangible loss of companionship, we consult with economists, psychologists, and other family members to construct a complete and accurate picture of your loved one and the magnitude of your loss.

Wrongful death cases may involve:

  • Car Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Products Liability
  • Workplace Injuries

A wrongful death can take your family by complete surprise and can truly shake you to your core. When you need a steady hand to lean on, you want the help of an attorney you can trust. We have been serving clients from Logan to St. George for over fifty years when they have suffered a personal loss.

Defective Products

Have you been injured by a defective product? Whether you were at home, on the road, or at work, you put your faith in a product to work correctly. But when its inability to do so has caused you great bodily harm, you need the services of an experienced products liability attorney. At the Provo offices of Howard, Lewis & Petersen, P.C., we protect the rights of people who have been injured because of a defective product.

We use a variety of products in our everyday lives, from automobiles to prescription medication. When something you use fails to function properly, you may suffer a product injury. For over fifty years, we have been defending the rights of injured consumers who have been hurt by any number of defective products such as:

Daily Use Defective Products

  • Pharmaceutical products
  • Airbags
  • Seatbelts
  • Electrical devices
  • Children's toys
  • Vehicles

Workplace Defective Products If you work with heavy machinery, you are at a much greater risk for personal injury due to a defective product. Many workers do not even realize the incredible danger involved with the equipment they use. We can help determine whether a machine was designed so that the ordinary user could operate it safely and that it displays all proper warnings. We protect the rights of workers injured in a variety of accidents:

  • Forklifts
  • Scissor lifts
  • Mining machinery
  • Automotive industry
  • Farm equipment
  • High pressure water devices
  • Electrical accidents

Class Action Suits

A class action is a lawsuit which allows for a large group of people with similar injuries and claims to be represented by a single person or small group of people. A class action suit must be authorized by a court.

Our firm has represented hundreds of parties in class action suits.