Pedestrian accidents are usually some of the most complex personal injury claims. Fatalities are higher, medical attention is more intense, and insurance companies will try to get you to take their first low offer.
The Advocates know this because we have years of experience working with thousands of clients across Utah. As personal injury attorneys, our priority is always being upfront with anyone who needs our help. That is why you can come to us for a free consultation about your case. We want to offer sound legal advice and cannot do that without first hearing your story.
Give us a call, reach out online, or stop by our American Fork office. We will help you navigate Utah law and overcome your pedestrian accident.
Immediately after your accident, check for injuries and seek medical attention
Contact a personal injury lawyer with The Advocates to start your recovery
Seek medical treatment for your injuries
Keep track of all treatment you receive during recovery
When you have completed treatment, your Advocate will compile your medical records
Your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party
You will pay nothing out-of-pocket when you hire an Advocate.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. We do not get paid unless we win your case, and you receive a settlement.
For more information on how settlements and payment work, please see our contingency fee information page.
Not every accident requires an attorney. However, if the accident resulted in injuries or significant property damage, it is a good idea to contact a lawyer. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate the claims process, which can be lengthy and complex.
Your attorney will build your case, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary. Studies have shown that accident victims who hire a personal injury lawyer can receive settlements up to 3.5 times larger than if they settled on their own.
The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with an attorney. The Advocates offer free consultations—you can speak with a qualified legal team to understand what your case is worth without paying a dime. Once you have decided to hire an Advocate, we will investigate your accident to firmly establish liability.
Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to accident claims. The length of the claims process will depend on the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and more.
In general, personal injury cases can take anywhere from several months to a few years. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get your case started. Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases, after which you will lose your right of action.
When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your accident immediately while you finish medical treatment. Once all evidence and medical records have been compiled, your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party’s insurance company. At this point, negotiations will begin.
In many cases, a settlement can be reached during negotiations. If the other party refuses to make a fair offer, you may choose to file a suit. In the litigation phase, your attorney will represent you in court in front of a judge, jury, and/or arbitrator.
For nearly 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive fair compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
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Utah law lays out guidelines for what pedestrians can and cannot do. Here are the most important things to know:
A pedestrian is involved in an accident every six and a half days in Utah. Do not be, nor cause, one of these accidents. When driving, you have a responsibility to focus on nothing but the road.
Here are the most common causes of pedestrian accidents:
Pedestrian accident victims often have much more serious injuries than those in other personal injury cases. Pedestrians are more vulnerable due to a lack of protection, such as airbags or seat belts. These are the most common injuries pedestrians face, from least to most serious:
If you are injured in a pedestrian accident, you generally have four years from the accident date to file a claim. That is a long time, but it is recommended that you move quickly with your claim.
For property damage, you have three years to file a claim.
If someone dies from being struck by a motor vehicle, you have two years to file a wrongful death claim.
Responsibility for the pedestrian accident must be established before any claim can begin. Utah uses modified comparative negligence for personal injury and property damage lawsuits.
Fault is assigned as a percentage. You cannot file a claim if you are more than 50% responsible for the accident.
You might be assigned 30% of the blame. If your fault is under 50%, you can still file a claim, but your final settlement will be reduced by the percentage of your fault—in this example, the compensation you receive from the accident will be 70% of the final settlement.
