Parker & McConkie represents injury victims throughout Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County in personal injury claims under Utah law. Our attorneys handle cases involving car accidents, truck crashes, pedestrian injuries, premises liability, wrongful death, and other serious injury matters.
After a serious accident, injured people often face medical bills, lost income, and pressure from insurance companies. Our role is to investigate the claim, preserve evidence, negotiate with insurers, and pursue full compensation on our clients’ behalf.
Consultations are free, and clients pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation. Parker & McConkie is located at 466 S. 500 E., Suite 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84102. Call 833-STANDUP to speak with a Salt Lake City personal injury lawyer.
How Parker & McConkie Helps Salt Lake City Injury Victims
Parker & McConkie has handled personal injury cases throughout Salt Lake County and the Wasatch Front for years.
Our Salt Lake City injury lawyers appear regularly in Third District Court for Salt Lake County matters and in federal court when a case calls for it. Bar admissions and attorney credentials are listed on each attorney’s bio page.
Our team draws on accident reconstruction professionals, treating physicians, and forensic economists when a case requires that level of support.
The goal stays the same across every claim: assemble the documentation, evidence, and expert input that allow a fair valuation of the case.
What Working With Our Firm Looks Like
- A free initial consultation with no obligation to hire the firm
- Investigation that begins as soon as you retain us
- Help gathering and organizing medical documentation related to your claim
- Insurance communication handled by our office, not by you
- Trial preparation built into the case from early stages
Insurance companies often evaluate cases differently depending on the level of documentation, preparation, and litigation readiness involved. The work above puts a claim on the strongest footing the facts allow.
What Types of Cases Do Salt Lake City Injury Attorneys Handle?
Personal injury law covers a wide range of accidents where another party’s careless or reckless conduct causes harm. Our Salt Lake City personal injury lawyers represent clients across the categories that make up the bulk of Utah injury claims.
- Car accidents on I-15, I-80, I-215, and Salt Lake City surface streets
- Commercial truck and semi crashes, including federal motor carrier violations
- Motorcycle and bicycle collisions with other vehicles
- Pedestrian injuries at crosswalks and intersections
- Slip and fall and other premises liability claims
- Rideshare crashes involving Uber and Lyft drivers
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Construction site injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries from any accident type
- Wrongful death claims after a fatal accident
Each category brings its own evidence rules, insurance issues, and legal standards. A commercial truck claim, for example, pulls in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and electronic logging device data that a routine fender-bender does not.
How Does the Personal Injury Claim Process Work in Utah?
Most Utah personal injury claims move through four phases: investigation, medical treatment and documentation, demand and negotiation, and either settlement or litigation. Timelines vary based on injury severity, medical recovery, and how the insurance company responds.
Investigation and Evidence
Our attorneys gather police reports, eyewitness statements, photographs, surveillance footage, electronic records, and other available material shortly after the firm is retained.
Time-sensitive items such as security camera video often get erased within weeks if no one preserves them.
Medical Treatment and Documentation
A consistent medical record connects your injuries to the accident and reflects the full scope of your recovery. We help gather and organize medical documentation related to your claim so the file presents a complete picture.
According to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, thorough medical documentation often plays a central role in injury-related claims.
Demand, Negotiation, and Resolution
Once your medical condition stabilizes or your physicians outline your future care needs, we send a demand to the insurance company that accounts for every documented category of loss.
If the offer that comes back falls short, our team may file suit in Third District Court and pursue the case through litigation.
Most Salt Lake City injury claims settle before trial. Cases prepared with trial in mind often resolve on better terms during negotiation.
What Does Utah Law Say About Compensation and Fault?
Utah law allows injured people to pursue economic and non-economic damages, but the recovery rules differ from neighboring states. Two parts of Utah law tend to drive case outcomes: comparative fault and the no-fault auto insurance system.
Damages You May Pursue
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and physical suffering
- Emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage to your vehicle or other belongings
A jury or insurance adjuster looks at the full picture of how the accident has changed your life when valuing these categories.
Utah’s Modified Comparative Fault Rule
Utah follows a modified comparative negligence standard under Utah Code § 78B-5-818. You may recover damages as long as your share of fault is less than 50 percent.
If your fault reaches 50 percent or more, recovery is barred. Any fault assigned to you reduces your award by that percentage.
No-Fault Auto Insurance
Utah is a no-fault state for auto accidents. Drivers carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage that pays initial medical expenses regardless of fault.
To pursue a claim against the at-fault driver for pain and suffering, your injuries generally must meet a threshold set by Utah Code § 31A-22-309, such as $3,000 in medical expenses, permanent disability, permanent disfigurement, dismemberment, or a bone fracture.
Insurance adjusters often argue that injuries fall short of this threshold to avoid paying non-economic damages. Documentation and clear medical opinions tend to be the deciding factors.
How Long Do You Have to File a Salt Lake City Injury Lawsuit?
Utah law generally provides four years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under Utah Code § 78B-2-307.
Some claim types carry shorter deadlines, and missing the applicable deadline often ends the case before it starts.
Common Utah Filing Deadlines
- Personal injury (car, truck, slip and fall): generally 4 years from the date of injury
- Wrongful death: generally 2 years from the date of death
- Product liability: shorter deadlines may apply, with additional statute of repose rules under Utah law
- Property damage: generally 3 years
- Claims against government entities: notice within 1 year, lawsuit within 2 years
Exceptions and tolling rules may apply, especially for minors and people who learn about an injury later.
A short conversation with a Salt Lake City personal injury lawyer often clears up which deadline applies to your situation.
Government Claims Get Special Treatment
Accidents involving a UTA bus, a Salt Lake City vehicle, or a poorly maintained road controlled by a public entity fall under the Utah Governmental Immunity Act.
A written notice of claim must reach the right government office within one year, and the lawsuit must be filed within two years. Both deadlines apply, and missing either one usually ends the claim.
FAQs for Salt Lake City Personal Injury Lawyers
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Utah?
Utah law generally provides four years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under Utah Code § 78B-2-307. Wrongful death claims have two years from the date of death.
Government claims require notice within one year and a lawsuit within two years. Verify the specific deadline that applies to your situation with a Utah attorney before relying on a single number.
What kinds of cases do Salt Lake City personal injury lawyers handle?
Our Salt Lake City injury lawyers handle car crashes, truck collisions, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, pedestrian injuries, slip and fall claims, dog bites, rideshare crashes, construction injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death cases.
Each case type involves different evidence, insurance issues, and legal standards.
What is my Utah personal injury case worth?
The value of a Utah personal injury claim depends on the severity of your injuries, total medical costs, lost income, and how the accident has affected your daily life.
A soft tissue injury that resolves in weeks and a spinal injury requiring surgery and long-term therapy fall in very different ranges.
A free consultation lets us review the facts and discuss the factors that may shape your claim’s value. We do not predict or guarantee outcomes.
Do most Salt Lake City injury cases go to trial?
No. Most Salt Lake City personal injury claims resolve through negotiation. Trial preparation still matters because thorough preparation often supports better settlement positioning.
What happens if Utah’s no-fault rule applies to my car accident?
Utah’s no-fault system requires you to use your own PIP coverage for initial medical expenses regardless of fault.
To pursue pain and suffering damages from the at-fault driver, your injuries generally must meet a threshold under Utah Code § 31A-22-309, such as $3,000 in medical expenses or a permanent injury.
A personal injury lawyer reviews your medical records to assess whether you meet the threshold.
How does Utah’s comparative fault rule affect my recovery?
Utah follows a modified comparative fault rule. You may recover damages as long as your share of fault stays below 50 percent, but your award is reduced by your fault percentage.
At 50 percent fault or more, recovery is barred, which makes contesting inflated fault arguments a key part of any Utah personal injury claim.
What does it cost to hire a Salt Lake City personal injury lawyer?
Nothing upfront. Our firm takes Salt Lake City injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
You may still be responsible for certain litigation costs and expenses regardless of outcome. Free consultations are available at our Salt Lake City office.
Should I accept the insurance company’s first offer?
Probably not, but talk to a lawyer first. Initial offers often arrive before your full medical picture is clear, and they tend to reflect the insurance company’s interests rather than yours.
A personal injury attorney compares the offer to your documented losses and projected future care so you may make an informed decision.
I think I might be partly at fault for the accident. Do I still have a case?
Possibly yes. Utah’s modified comparative fault rule allows recovery as long as your share of fault stays below 50 percent.
Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault, but the claim remains viable. An attorney looks at the evidence and pushes back on inflated fault arguments from the insurance company.
It has been several months since my accident. Is it too late to call?
Probably not. Utah’s general personal injury statute of limitations under § 78B-2-307 is four years, though shorter deadlines apply to specific claim types and government cases.
Calling sooner rather than later helps because evidence fades and witness memories shift over time.
Take the Next Step With Our Salt Lake City Personal Injury Lawyers
Recovery from a serious accident is hard enough without managing insurance communications from the couch. Our Salt Lake City personal injury lawyers at Parker & McConkie sit down with injured clients, review the facts at no cost, and lay out the options clearly so the next step is yours to take.
Stand up for your rights. Call 833-STANDUP today, or come by our Salt Lake City office at 466 S. 500 E., Suite 100, for a free consultation with a Salt Lake City personal injury attorney.
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466 S. 500 E., Suite 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
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