CAR ACCIDENT CLAIM IN UTAH

Your health and safety should come first. Seek medical attention as soon as possible, even if your injuries do not initially seem serious.

If you can safely do so, photograph the accident scene, vehicle damage, road conditions, and any visible injuries. Gather contact and insurance information from the other driver, collect witness information, and report the crash to the appropriate authorities.

You should also keep copies of medical records, repair estimates, receipts, and documentation of any time you miss from work. Consider speaking with an attorney before giving a detailed statement to an insurance company or accepting a settlement.

Every case is different, but a car accident claim generally depends on whether another person or party caused or contributed to the crash and whether you suffered injuries or other losses as a result.

Evidence such as police reports, photographs, video footage, witness statements, vehicle damage, medical records, and electronic records may help establish what happened.

A car accident lawyer licensed in Utah can review the circumstances of the crash and help determine whether you may have a claim.

The at-fault driver may be responsible, but other parties can sometimes share liability.

Depending on the circumstances, a claim could also involve an employer, rideshare or delivery company, vehicle owner, manufacturer, maintenance provider, government entity, or another party whose actions contributed to the crash.

An investigation can help identify all potentially responsible parties and the insurance coverage that may apply.

The compensation available depends on the severity of your injuries, your financial losses, and the laws that apply to your case. Potential damages may include:

• Medical expenses and future medical care
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Disability or disfigurement
• Property damage
• Other accident-related losses

The value of a car accident claim depends on the specific facts, so both current and future losses may need to be considered.

You may still have legal options even if the insurance company claims you contributed to the crash.

How partial fault affects your ability to recover compensation depends on the laws of the state where the accident occurred. Evidence such as crash reports, photographs, witness statements, traffic-camera footage, and vehicle damage can help determine how the accident happened.

An attorney licensed in Utah can review the evidence and help respond to disputed-fault arguments.

The deadline to file a claim, known as the statute of limitations, depends on the laws of the state where the accident occurred and the specific circumstances of your case.

Different deadlines or notice requirements may apply depending on who was involved in the crash, whether a government entity was involved, the age of the injured person, and other factors.

Because missing an applicable deadline could prevent you from pursuing compensation, consider speaking with an attorney as soon as possible after a car accident.

Car accident claims can involve serious injuries, significant medical expenses, lost income, insurance disputes, and disagreements over who caused the crash.

As America’s Largest Injury Law Firm™, with more than 1,100 lawyers nationwide, $35 billion recovered, and 35 years of experience, Morgan & Morgan has the resources to investigate serious crashes, gather medical and accident evidence, deal with insurance companies, and pursue the compensation our clients may be entitled to.

We believe everyone deserves access to excellent legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we offer free case evaluations. Qualifying car accident cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning there are no upfront attorney’s fees and you pay nothing unless we win your case.

That’s our promise: The Fee is Free® unless we win.

If you were injured in a car accident in Utah because of someone else’s negligence, contact Morgan & Morgan today for a free case evaluation to learn more about your legal options.