Utah Car Accident Lawyers

Reviewed by Kara H. North, Managing Attorney at Moxie Law Group. Reviewed November 9, 2023.

If you were hurt in a car accident in Utah, you can seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and the car accident lawyers at Moxie Law Group can handle the claim and deal with the insurance companies for you. We work on contingency, so you pay nothing unless we win.

Utah is a no-fault state, which means your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays first, up to $3,000, regardless of who caused the crash. When your injuries are serious enough to step outside the no-fault system, you can pursue the at-fault driver for the full value of your losses. Knowing which path applies to your case is where an experienced Utah car accident attorney makes the difference.

Rear End Collisions and Other Common Utah Crashes

Rear end collisions are Utah’s most common crash, and they are less simple than they look. Insurers routinely argue the injuries cannot be serious because the vehicle damage looks minor, even though whiplash, concussions, and back injuries often surface days later. A Utah rear end collision lawyer documents the medical picture early so the claim reflects the real injury, not the bumper photo. We handle every common crash type statewide: rear end and intersection collisions, head-on crashes, rollovers, and multi-vehicle pileups.

Let’s say you were involved in a car accident with a drunk driver. You weren’t at fault for the car accident, but you suffered injuries due to the car accident. The appropriate authorities are called, and the police arrive. Under Utah law, drivers involved in an accident are required to provide aid to anyone injured at the scene; failing to do so can result in legal consequences. The police will talk to each party and make a police report. Though these police reports may include an officer’s findings, the police do not determine which party is the liable party. Instead, the insurance companies work together to decide whether or not their client is the liable party. If you are injured, you ought to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If asked at the scene, never admit that you’re not injured. Many people don’t think they’re injured at the time of the accident, however, within a few hours they’ll begin to feel physical pain. If that pain is caused by an injury sustained in the accident, it may be difficult for the injured person to recover compensation if they’ve already told the officers that they’re not injured at the accident scene.

Watch out: some states are no-fault states. This means that you go through your own insurance company when you’re seeking compensation. However, if the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured, you may need to rely on your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage to recover damages. But, if you’ve got serious injuries, the laws usually do allow you to sue the at-fault party. But we’re getting a little ahead of ourselves. After the car accident, you’ll call your insurance company to notify them of the accident and the injuries you’ve sustained in the accident. It’s also important to know how to communicate with the driver’s insurance company to protect your rights and maximize your compensation. Then the insurance company will offer you a check to pay for any property damages, medical expenses, or other injury-related expenses caused by the car accident. This check is called a settlement offer, and you do not have to accept the initial settlement offer, especially if the initial settlement offer isn’t enough to pay for your medical bills.

At Moxie Law Group, our car accident attorneys work on contingency. Looking for personal injury attorneys? Our personal injury lawyers are dedicated to doing the right thing every time. Moxie Law Group is dedicated to advocating for injury victims and ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. If we think that the settlement that the insurance company has initially offered you is the best way for you to get maximum compensation, we’ll tell you that during your free consultation. That’s because our auto accident attorneys aren’t just looking to profit from a serious car accident. Instead, every auto accident attorney at Moxie Law Group is dedicated to helping each client seek compensation that’s fair.

Before you accept a settlement offer, you should meet with an auto accident attorney first. You should only consider accepting a settlement when your medical treatment is complete and your claim is ready for resolution. When you accept a settlement offer, you’ll likely sign what’s called a “hold harmless agreement”. Typically, in a hold harmless agreement, you’ll agree not to legally purse anymore compensation. So, if you accept this settlement offer, but it turns out that your accident related injures are more significant than you realized, you may struggle to win compensation for any additional injuries. For this reason, it’s always a good idea to meet with an auto accident attorney before you accept any settlement offer.

When people are injured in car accidents, and the insurance companies aren’t offering a reasonable settlement, the injured parties are generally faced with two options: eat the cost of your injuries, or file a claim with an experienced attorney. Though working with a personal injury lawyer sounds overwhelming, at Moxie Law Group it’s our goal to make the personal injury process as easy as possible. If you’ve been injured in an accident, and you need an attorney to help you pursue compensation, you’ll be shocked at how easy it is. An experienced attorney will work to ensure you are fully compensated for all your injuries and losses.

Car accidents cause a monumental amount of emotional distress. Those who are injured in car accidents have enough to worry about as it is, therefore they often don’t want to get into a lawsuit. However, at Moxie Law Group, our law firm works hard to ensure that our clients hardly work on their claims. After you provide us with information on how the accident occurred, and any documents pertaining to the injury or accident, we take care of the rest. After the initial consultation, the legal process is simple. Generally speaking, we gather evidence, review your damages, and put our findings into a demand letter. In the demand letter, our lawyers will detail evidence that you were injured by the other driver’s negligence. The defendant is the party against whom the claim is filed and who is alleged to be responsible for the accident. The lawyer will also ask for fair compensation that will cover all economic and non-economic damages. These damages may include emotional pain, lost wages, and other injury-related expenses. The demand letter may also contain statements from other involved parties. This letter is sent to the other party’s insurance company, which may try to limit their responsibility to pay compensation, assuming the other party has insurance coverage.

Our attorneys work to prove negligence while you’re recovering from your injuries. Distracted driving causes myriad car accidents each year. If you’re injured because the other driver was texting while driving, the last thing you’ll want to focus on is how to prove that you really did see a phone in their hands at the time of the collision. At this point, it is crucial to document any evidence immediately after the accident, as this can significantly strengthen your case. When you hire Moxie Law Group, you’re hiring an expert in the law to advocate for your rights on your behalf. That’s why legal representation is so important. After we’ve sent the demand letter to the other driver, or the entity representing the other driver, we work to negotiate fair compensation. Usually the entity representing the other driver is an insurance company. So, when it comes to auto accidents, most of our work is negotiating fair settlements with insurance companies.

Once all parties involved can agree on a fair settlement, we present you with a check for your injuries. It really is that simple. Keep in mind that resolving a car accident claim can take several months, so it is essential to keep thorough records of your injuries and related expenses throughout this period. If you have been injured by someone else’s negligence, you don’t have to suffer through the process alone. You already have enough to worry about with property damage, vehicle damage, and healing. You shouldn’t have to worry about how you’re going to pay for medical costs as well.

At Moxie Law Group, you don’t pay unless you win. A lot of firms say that, but you might be wondering what it actually means. Well, we start off by offering no-cost consultations to all our potential clients. This helps them decide whether or not filing a claim is actually in their best interests. If it’s decided that the client would benefit the most from filing a claim, we get to work on negotiating a settlement. During the negotiations process, the client doesn’t pay for anything upfront. Instead, a portion of the client’s settlement will cover all of their attorney’s fees. The length of your case can vary, but no matter how long the process takes, you will not pay any fees unless you win. If you go all the way to trial, but you don’t win your case, you don’t owe us anything. That’s called working on contingency. Working on contingency is important because it allows people to get legal advice without having to pay upfront. If you’re dealing with property damage, vehicle damage, emotional pain, and physical injury, the last thing you’ll want to pay for is an attorney. Since our lawyers work on contingency, you don’t have to worry about paying for an attorney out of pocket. This ensures that everyone has the access to the legal advice they deserve.

Texting while driving is dangerous. We all know it, but it’s hardly stopped anyone from engaging in this behavior. We know drinking and driving is dangerous, and there’s widespread moral outrage any time a person gets behind the wheel drunk. Yet for some reason, we just can’t get off our phones to operate a motor vehicle safely. If you are driving a car, you have a moral obligation to yourself, your loved ones, and others on the road. Do not text and drive. Texting while driving may have both civil consequences and criminal consequences. Legal action can be taken against drivers who text and drive, which may include both civil lawsuits for damages and criminal prosecution. Depending on the circumstances, you may even face jail time for texting while driving.

What happens if the police report says the car accident was partly my fault? Can I still get any compensation?

Yes, you definitely can, as long as you weren’t the main one responsible for the wreck. Utah uses what’s called a modified comparative negligence rule for auto accidents. Basically, as long as your share of the blame for the crash is under 50%, you can still collect a settlement. Just keep in mind that whatever percentage of fault is put on you will be chopped off your final check. So, if a jury decides the car accident was 20% your fault, you’ll get 80% of the total payout. If you’re 50% or more to blame, though, you walk away with nothing.

The insurance company offered me a quick check after the wreck, but I’m still hurting. Is it a bad idea to sign their paperwork?

It is an incredibly risky move. When auto insurance companies offer a fast settlement right after a car crash, they usually make you sign a “hold harmless agreement.” That is a fancy way of saying you promise never to ask them for another dime. If you sign that now and find out next month that your back pain from the collision actually requires a major surgery or months of physical therapy, you’re stuck paying for all of it out of your own pocket. Don’t sign anything until your doctor gives you a final, clear prognosis on your car accident injuries.

What kind of paperwork and proof do I need to pull together to show the insurance company my car accident injuries are real?

You’ll want to build a solid paper trail that connects the car crash directly to your medical issues and financial losses. Start by grabbing a copy of the official police accident report. Next, collect all your medical records and diagnostic images from the ER or doctor visits. Things like X-rays or MRIs are huge because they provide objective, visual proof of physical harm from the impact. If you’ve missed work because of the wreck, get your recent pay stubs and a note from your employer showing exactly how much income you lost. Finally, keep a personal log of how the pain and stress from the auto accident are impacting your daily routine, which helps prove the pain and suffering side of your claim.

Utah Car Accident FAQs

How much is my Utah car accident claim worth?

It depends on your medical bills, lost income, the severity of your injuries, and how clearly the other driver was at fault. A Utah car accident attorney weighs the full picture, including future costs, before advising you.

How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Utah?

Utah gives you a limited window to file, and it can be shorter when a government vehicle is involved. Because deadlines pass quickly, it is best to speak with a lawyer soon after the crash.