Salt Lake City Car Accident Lawyers 

How We Build & Advance Your Case

From the outset, we focus on understanding exactly what happened and how it has affected you. Our team-based model lets us move efficiently while keeping you informed at every stage.

Our work typically includes:

• Conducting a detailed investigation of the accident scene and circumstances
• Securing police reports, witness statements, and available video or photographic evidence
• Collaborating with accident reconstruction professionals when liability is disputed
• Coordinating with medical providers to document the nature and extent of your injuries
• Evaluating both immediate and long-term financial impacts
• Managing all communications with insurance companies
• Negotiating from a position of meticulous case-building strength
• Taking your case to trial when a fair result isn’t forthcoming

We are known for our willingness to litigate when insurers fail to act reasonably. That reputation can influence how opposing insurers value your claim. Through affiliations and co-counsel relationships, we also draw on broader legal networks and resources to strengthen cases that demand it.

How Insurance Companies Fight Your Claim

Utah comparative negligence law allows injured drivers to recover compensation even when they share some responsibility for an accident. But any percentage of fault assigned to you reduces your recovery, and you can’t recover anything if you’re found 50% or more at fault.

Insurance companies understand this rule well and use it strategically. Adjusters may try to shift blame onto you, request recorded statements to devalue your claim, argue your injuries aren’t related to the accident, or delay the process to create financial pressure. Their goal is to pay out as little as possible.

We handle all insurer communications directly. By controlling what information is disclosed and presenting clear, evidence-based claims, we reduce the risk that your case will be undermined at any stage. Our experience lets us anticipate common defense strategies and respond before they gain traction.

Utah’s No-Fault System & the Serious Injury Threshold

Utah is a no-fault state, which means injured drivers first turn to their own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage rather than the at-fault driver’s insurer. Under Utah Code § 31A-22-309, PIP provides a minimum of $3,000 in benefits per person per accident regardless of fault. This coverage applies to medical expenses and a portion of lost wages, but it doesn’t compensate for pain and suffering or other non-economic losses.

When medical expenses exceed $3,000, or when injuries involve death, dismemberment, permanent disability or permanent impairment based on objective findings, or permanent disfigurement, the injured party meets the serious injury threshold. At that point, you may step outside the no-fault system and file a claim directly against the at-fault driver’s insurer, which can allow you to seek non-economic damages, including pain and suffering.

Insurers know exactly where these thresholds sit and will often dispute whether your injuries qualify. Thorough documentation from the start of your treatment, combined with legal representation that understands how these rules apply, can affect whether you are limited to PIP benefits or able to pursue a broader claim.

Compensation Available in a Utah Car Accident Claim

A thorough claim accounts for both the immediate and long-term consequences of a crash. Depending on your circumstances, compensation may include:

• Medical expenses, including ongoing and future treatment
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Rehabilitation and therapy costs
• Property damage and vehicle-related losses
• Loss of enjoyment of life

In serious cases involving permanent injury, the financial impact can extend well into the future. We work to quantify those losses carefully and pursue compensation that reflects the full extent of what you’ve suffered.

Filing Deadlines for Utah Car Accident Claims

Most injured car accident victims have four years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit under Utah Code § 78B-2-307. That window is shorter in certain situations.

Key deadlines to know:

• Wrongful death claims arising from a car accident must be filed within two years of the date of death.
• When a government vehicle or entity is involved, a formal notice of claim must be filed within one year. Missing that deadline bars the claim entirely.
• Minors and individuals who are legally incapacitated at the time of the accident may qualify for an extended filing period under Utah law.

Four years can feel like plenty of time, but evidence doesn’t wait. Witness memories fade, surveillance footage gets overwritten, and accident scene conditions change. Acting promptly can protect the evidentiary foundation of your case and give your legal team a stronger basis for building a documented, persuasive claim.

Speak with Our Team

Our firm has represented thousands of injured clients throughout Utah. We have secured significant recoveries in complex motor vehicle cases, including those involving drunk drivers, hit-and-run incidents, and rideshare companies.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident, don’t let insurers intimidate you or dictate your future. You have rights, and we’re here to help protect them.

Call (385) 475-4183 or message us online to discuss your case in a free evaluation today.