Salt Lake City Car Accident Attorneys

A crash on I-15 or State Street can leave you with medical bills, missed work and an insurer asking for a recorded statement. For more than 50 years, Salt Lake City (SLC) residents have turned to our attorneys at Scalley Reading Bates Hansen & Rasmussen, P.C.

Navigating Utah’s No-Fault Insurance Rules And PIP Thresholds

Utah is a no-fault state, so your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays your first medical bills and some lost pay no matter who caused the crash. The Utah PIP no-fault threshold lets you file a claim against the at-fault driver once your fair medical costs go over $3,000. Lasting injuries, such as disability or scarring, also count. 

Establishing Liability Under Utah’s Modified Comparative Fault System

Under modified comparative fault, Utah law lets you collect money only if you are no more at fault than all the other parties put together. The court cuts any award by your share of the blame, so insurers often try to shift blame onto you. Our Utah auto accident attorneys use crash reports and witness accounts to push back on those claims.

Handling Complex Crash Scenarios: Distracted, Uninsured And Commercial Drivers

Our attorneys bring more than 350 years of combined experience to these claims. Three scenarios are common:

• Distracted drivers: In distracted driving accidents in SLC, phone records can show texting at the moment of impact.
• Uninsured drivers: Uninsured motorist claims in Utah draw on your own coverage, and your insurer may dispute what your injuries are worth.
• Commercial drivers: Trucking companies often carry larger policies and must follow federal safety rules. Their logbooks and maintenance records can reveal fault.

Like other personal injury claims we handle, these cases turn on evidence an SLC car crash lawyer should request quickly.

Pursuing Compensation Before Utah’s Statute Of Limitations Expires

Utah’s car accident statute of limitations gives most injury claimants four years to file, while wrongful death claims have two. Severe injury compensation may include future medical care and lost earning capacity, which a Salt Lake personal injury attorney needs time to document.

Speak With A Salt Lake City Car Accident Lawyer 

Call 866-471-0614 or request a meeting with our team to speak with a Salt Lake City car accident lawyer.