A collision on Midvale’s roads can disrupt your life without warning. Whether you were rear-ended during rush hour on I-15, struck by another driver running a red light at State Street and 7800 South, or hit in the congested Fashion Place area on Fort Union Boulevard, you’re now facing injuries, mounting medical bills, and insurance adjusters who may not prioritize your recovery.
Parker & McConkie Injury Lawyers’ Midvale office serves car accident victims throughout our community. We know Midvale’s road system and collision patterns, including the dangerous intersections along State Street, the I-15 congestion zones, and Fashion Place, which draws heavy traffic through Fort Union Boulevard, increasing collision frequency in the area. Call (801) 418-9797 or schedule a free consultation.
Key Takeaways for Midvale Car Accident Victims
- Under Utah Code § 31A-22-309, you may file a claim beyond PIP in the case of death, dismemberment, permanent disability or disfigurement, or reasonable medical expenses exceeding $3,000.
- Utah follows a modified comparative-fault standard (Utah Code § 78B-5-818): if you are 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover; if less than 50%, your compensation is reduced by your fault percentage.
- Utah Code § 78B-2-307 gives you four years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit, but evidence deteriorates and witnesses become unavailable when you delay.
- Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage pays the difference between an at-fault driver’s inadequate insurance and your total damages, up to your UM/UIM policy limits.
Why Choose Parker & McConkie Injury Lawyers for Your Midvale Car Accident Case
Our Midvale office provides convenient, accessible legal representation for car accident victims. Located with easy access from I-15 (7200 South exit), State Street, and Fort Union Boulevard, our office is accessible for in-person consultations.
Our local knowledge helps us reconstruct accidents, identify contributing factors, and build stronger cases against insurance companies.
Parker & McConkie Injury Lawyers works on a contingency fee basis—you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Case costs might apply. We offer free consultations to evaluate your claim, explain your legal options, and develop a strategy for pursuing fair compensation.
Compensation for Midvale Car Accident Victims
The value of your car accident claim depends on multiple factors that our team evaluates during your free consultation. Injury severity significantly impacts compensation—soft tissue injuries like whiplash typically result in lower settlements than fractures, traumatic brain injuries, or spinal cord damage requiring surgery and extended rehabilitation.
Several key elements determine your potential recovery:
- Economic damages: Medical expenses, hospital bills, rehabilitation costs, prescription medications, medical equipment, lost wages from missed work, reduced earning capacity from permanent limitations, property damage to your vehicle, and rental car expenses during repairs.
- Non-economic damages: Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of quality of life, permanent scarring or disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of activities you previously loved, and the psychological impact of serious injuries.
- Insurance coverage limits: The at-fault driver’s liability coverage (Utah’s minimum bodily-injury liability limits are $25,000 per person and $65,000 per accident; property-damage minimums are separate) and your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage establish maximum available compensation.
- Comparative negligence: Utah Code § 78B-5-818 reduces your recovery by your fault percentage if you are less than 50% responsible for the accident.
Parker & McConkie Injury Lawyers advocates for injured victims to pursue the full and fair compensation available under Utah law by thoroughly investigating accidents, gathering evidence that establishes the other driver’s negligence, documenting the full extent of your injuries, and negotiating aggressively with insurance companies.
Dangerous Roads and High-Risk Intersections in Midvale
Midvale’s location between Salt Lake City and Sandy creates heavy commuter traffic through our city. I-15 through Midvale experiences heavy daily traffic and frequent congestion. Rush hour congestion from 7:00-9:00 AM and 4:00-7:00 PM concentrates traffic through key exits.
State Street (US-89) parallels I-15 as Midvale’s major north-south arterial, spanning six to seven lanes in sections. Major intersections experience regular collisions from red-light running, left-turn conflicts, and drivers misjudging gaps in heavy traffic.
Fort Union Boulevard (7200 South) serves as Midvale’s primary east-west corridor, connecting I-15 to Sandy and Cottonwood Heights. Nearby Fashion Place Mall in Murray draws regional visitors unfamiliar with local traffic patterns, contributing to left-turn accidents, rear-end collisions near mall entrances, and congestion-related crashes.
Weather and Seasonal Risks
Weather conditions amplify Midvale’s accident risks. Winter storms bring snow and ice to I-15 and State Street, with the season’s first snow typically causing a spike in crashes as drivers adjust to slippery conditions.
Summer thunderstorms create sudden rain and flash flooding. Sun glare during morning and evening commutes on east-west streets like Fort Union Boulevard reduces visibility and contributes to accidents.
Fashion Place Area Hazards
The Fashion Place area generates accidents year-round, with seasonal spikes during holiday shopping. The mall’s massive parking lots see backing accidents, through-lane collisions, and pedestrian conflicts.
The nearby I-15/I-215 interchange adds complexity and volume. The Fashion Place West TRAX station creates pedestrian-vehicle interaction points where drivers may not anticipate foot traffic.
Understanding Utah’s No-Fault Car Accident System
Utah operates under a modified no-fault system outlined in Utah Code § 31A-22-302 through 309. Your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits—set at a minimum of $3,000 per person per accident under § 31A-22-306—cover initial medical expenses, lost wages, and related costs regardless of fault. Some policies carry higher limits.
When You Can File a Third-Party Claim
To pursue compensation beyond PIP benefits—including pain and suffering, full lost wages, and other damages—you must meet the serious injury threshold. Under Utah Code § 31A-22-309, you may file a claim beyond PIP in the case of death, dismemberment, permanent disability or disfigurement, or reasonable medical expenses exceeding $3,000.
When your injuries meet these thresholds, you may file a third-party claim against the at-fault driver’s liability insurance. Utah Code § 78B-2-307 establishes a four-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims.
How Fault Affects Your Claim
Insurance companies frequently argue that accident victims contributed to collisions through actions like speeding, distracted driving, or failing to maintain proper lookout. Utah follows a modified comparative-fault standard (Utah Code § 78B-5-818): if you are 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover; if less than 50%, your compensation is reduced by your fault percentage.
Common Car Accident Types in Midvale
Midvale’s busy roads create conditions for various collision types, each requiring specific legal strategies to establish liability and pursue fair compensation.
Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end collisions dominate Midvale accident statistics, particularly during I-15 rush hour congestion and at State Street stoplights. These accidents occur when following drivers fail to maintain safe distances, drive while distracted by phones, or can’t stop when traffic suddenly slows. Rear-end impacts commonly cause whiplash, neck injuries, back injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.
Intersection Accidents
T-bone collisions result when drivers run red lights, fail to yield right-of-way, or misjudge gaps in cross-traffic at Midvale’s major intersections. Left-turn accidents occur when turning drivers don’t see oncoming vehicles or incorrectly assume they have sufficient time to complete turns.
I-15 Freeway Accidents
I-15 freeway accidents involve higher speeds and greater impact forces than surface street collisions. Multi-vehicle pileups occur during adverse weather when visibility drops and roads become slippery. Lane-change accidents happen when drivers fail to check blind spots or misjudge distances between vehicles.
Parking Lot and Hit-and-Run Accidents
Parking lot accidents in the Fashion Place area typically involve lower speeds but create liability disputes. Insurance coverage and liability principles still apply on private property; reporting practices may differ. Insurance companies often argue that both parties share equal fault, making legal representation important for establishing primary liability.
Hit-and-run accidents leave victims without obvious compensation sources. If the fleeing driver isn’t identified, your uninsured motorist coverage provides compensation.
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims
When an at-fault driver lacks insurance or carries insufficient coverage for your injuries, your UM/UIM policy pays the difference between the at-fault driver’s coverage and your total damages, up to your UM/UIM policy limits. Under Utah Code § 31A-22-305.3, you may need your insurer’s written consent before settling with the at-fault driver, and any payment by their insurer may reduce your UIM benefits (set-off). Failing to obtain your insurer’s written consent before accepting a settlement with the at-fault driver can void UIM coverage under Utah Code § 31A-22-305.3.
Fighting Insurance Companies After Your Midvale Accident
Insurers use standard tactics to reduce claim values after Midvale car accidents. Adjusters contact accident victims quickly, often within hours of crashes, appearing helpful. Their actual goal involves gathering recorded statements, securing quick settlements before injury extent becomes clear, and finding reasons to deny or reduce claims.
Early settlement offers may seem attractive when you’re facing medical bills and lost wages. However, accepting initial offers typically means releasing the insurance company from further liability, even when injuries prove more serious than was initially apparent.
Common insurance company tactics include:
- Comparative fault arguments: Claiming you were speeding, distracted, or failed to take evasive action to reduce their liability percentage under Utah’s comparative negligence law.
- Causation disputes: Arguing that your pain stems from pre-existing conditions rather than the accident, requiring independent medical examinations by doctors who regularly work for insurance companies.
- Treatment challenges: Questioning whether your doctor over-treated injuries or claiming you should have recovered faster than medically reasonable.
- Surveillance: Hiring investigators to video accident victims, hoping to capture activities inconsistent with claimed injuries.
Parker & McConkie Injury Lawyers handles all insurance company communications on your behalf. We gather comprehensive evidence establishing the other driver’s negligence, document your injuries through medical records and expert testimony, and negotiate from positions of strength backed by preparation for trial if necessary.
Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Midvale
Your actions following a Midvale car accident significantly impact both your health and your legal claim. Taking the right steps protects both your recovery and your right to compensation.
Seek Medical Attention Immediately
Seek medical attention promptly, even if you don’t feel seriously injured. Adrenaline and shock mask pain immediately after accidents, and many injuries, including whiplash, TBI, and internal damage, don’t manifest symptoms for hours or days. Emergency room visits, urgent care treatment, or primary care appointments create medical records documenting injury timing and severity.
Document Everything
Notify law enforcement for injury, fatal, or significant-damage crashes. If the Utah Department of Public Safety requests a driver report, submit it by the stated deadline. Keep detailed records, including medical bills, receipts for prescriptions, pay stubs showing lost wages, vehicle repair estimates, and rental car costs.
Contact Our Midvale Office
Contact Parker & McConkie Injury Lawyers as soon as possible after your accident. Early legal representation protects you from insurance company tactics, preserves evidence before it disappears, and identifies all potential compensation sources, including UM/UIM coverage.
FAQ for Midvale Car Accident Victims
Do I Need a Lawyer for My Midvale Car Accident?
Consider hiring an attorney when your accident involves serious injuries requiring extensive medical treatment, significant medical bills, lost work time, disputed liability where the other driver claims you share fault, multiple vehicles creating complex liability questions, or uninsured drivers requiring UM/UIM claims. Parker & McConkie Injury Lawyers provides free consultations to evaluate your case with no obligation.
Where Is Your Midvale Office Located?
Parker & McConkie Injury Lawyers maintains a Midvale office with easy access from I-15 (take the 7200 South exit), State Street, or Fort Union Boulevard. Call (801) 418-9797 for directions and to schedule your free consultation.
Do You Handle Accidents That Happened on I-15 in Midvale?
Yes. We represent clients injured in I-15 accidents throughout the Midvale corridor and beyond. Utah Highway Patrol typically responds to I-15 crashes. We’re experienced in obtaining UHP reports, understanding high-speed freeway collision dynamics, and pursuing claims against all liable parties.
What If the Accident Happened in the Fashion Place Parking Lot?
We handle parking lot accidents throughout Midvale and surrounding communities, including Fashion Place Mall. Insurance coverage and liability principles still apply on private property; reporting practices may differ. We counter comparative negligence arguments through witness testimony, surveillance footage, and physical evidence showing impact points.
I Live in Murray, Sandy, or West Jordan—Can You Help Me?
Yes. Parker & McConkie Injury Lawyers serves clients throughout Salt Lake County. Our Midvale office provides convenient access for Murray, Sandy, West Jordan, and South Salt Lake residents. We handle car accidents regardless of where you live, where the accident occurred, or where the at-fault driver resides. Call (801) 418-9797 to schedule a free consultation.
Get Help From Our Midvale Car Accident Attorneys
Car accidents on Midvale’s congested roads—from I-15 rush hour collisions to State Street intersection crashes to Fashion Place area traffic incidents—change lives instantly. Physical injuries, financial stress from medical bills and lost wages, and insurance companies focused on minimizing payouts create overwhelming challenges when you’re trying to heal.
Parker & McConkie Injury Lawyers’ Midvale office provides accessible legal representation with easy access from I-15, State Street, and Fort Union Boulevard. We know Midvale’s collision patterns and dangerous intersections.
We work on a contingency fee basis—you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Case costs might apply. Free consultations mean you risk nothing by learning your legal options.
Don’t face insurance companies alone. Call (801) 418-9797 or contact Parker & McConkie Injury Lawyers today for your free consultation. We’re here in your community, ready to advocate for injured victims to pursue the full and fair compensation available under Utah law after your Midvale car accident.
