Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Salt Lake City
At Younker Hyde Macfarlane, we specialize in advocating for victims of medical malpractice and personal injury, delivering justice through relentless legal representation. Our team combines decades of collective experience with a network of medical and technical experts to build compelling cases. Since our founding, we have secured numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts, demonstrating our commitment to holding negligent parties accountable.We prioritize client needs, offering free consultations and operating on a contingency fee basis to ensure accessibility. Our dedication to truth and accountability has established us as Utah's most prolific medical malpractice firm.
Services
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Birth Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Nursing Home Abuse
Product Liability
Auto Accidents
Truck Accidents
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have secured over $5 million in medical malpractice verdicts
- Our team collaborates with medical experts and accident reconstruction specialists
- We operate on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs
- Bilingual legal services available in Spanish and French
- Founding attorneys have combined 60+ years of litigation experience
What people say
Exceptionally skilled
Fight relentlessly
Life-changing victories
Compassionate representation
Proven track record
Services
Medical Malpractice
Our attorneys specialize in medical malpractice cases involving misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and birth injuries. We collaborate with medical experts to prove negligence and secure compensation for victims. With Utah's highest malpractice verdicts, our team provides aggressive representation for patients harmed by substandard care.
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured in auto accidents, workplace incidents, and premises liability cases. Our firm investigates all liability avenues to maximize compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. With extensive trial experience, we negotiate with insurers and litigate when necessary to protect client interests.
Wrongful Death
Our team handles wrongful death cases resulting from medical errors, nursing home neglect, and fatal accidents. We pursue justice for families by proving liability and quantifying economic and emotional damages. We provide compassionate guidance through complex legal processes during difficult times.
Birth Injury
We specialize in birth injury cases involving cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, and oxygen deprivation. Our attorneys work with neonatal specialists to demonstrate delivery room negligence. We secure compensation for lifelong care needs while holding medical providers accountable for preventable birth trauma.
Spinal Cord Injury
Our firm represents clients with spinal cord injuries from medical errors and accidents. We calculate lifetime care costs and lost earning potential to pursue maximum settlements. We leverage medical imaging experts and rehabilitation specialists to prove the full impact of catastrophic spinal injuries.
People
Ashton Hyde
Attorney
Ashton Hyde focuses on medical malpractice and personal injury cases. A University of Utah College of Law graduate, he has secured multimillion-dollar verdicts for victims of healthcare negligence and serious accidents.
John Macfarlane
Attorney
John Macfarlane specializes in malpractice and injury litigation with decades of experience. He has represented hundreds of clients in complex cases across Utah and Idaho, achieving significant jury awards for medical negligence victims.
McKay Corbett
Partner
McKay Corbett handles medical malpractice and personal injury cases with fluency in Spanish and French. His focus includes advocating for marginalized communities and pursuing justice for victims of systemic healthcare failures.
Norman J. Younker
Of Counsel
Norman Younker, a Brigham Young University law graduate, brings 30+ years of experience to complex malpractice cases. He specializes in appellate litigation and has earned recognition for taking challenging cases other firms avoid.
Ryan Misiak
Attorney
Ryan Misiak transitioned from insurance defense to representing injury victims. His unique perspective helps counter defense strategies while securing fair compensation for clients harmed by third-party negligence.
Questions
What types of cases does Younker Hyde Macfarlane handle?
We specialize in medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, birth injuries, spinal cord trauma, and catastrophic injury cases resulting from negligence.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay nothing unless we win your case. Initial consultations are always free.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Salt Lake City, we represent clients throughout Utah including Northern Utah and the Wasatch Front region.
How long do medical malpractice cases take?
Most cases take 3+ years due to complex investigations and insurance company tactics. We prepare every case for trial while pursuing fair settlements.
Can I afford legal representation?
Yes. Our contingency fee model removes financial barriers, ensuring all injury victims can access quality legal representation regardless of income.
Do you handle Spanish-speaking client cases?
Yes. Partner attorney McKay Corbett is fluent in Spanish, and we provide full bilingual legal services for Utah's Hispanic community.
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