Ogden is a walkable city—not surprising, given the awards it has won, such as one of the West’s best places to live. However, along with the many places to walk, inevitably come many cars, which means more car accidents involving pedestrians.
The Advocates have worked for years to provide professional guidance through the legal process for accident victims. Helping the injured party is always our priority, from the old lady struck at a crosswalk to the person involved in a truck accident.
We promise to surround you with a caring legal team from beginning to end, from your initial consultation with an Ogden personal injury attorney to that moment when you get fair compensation.
Leave your personal injury lawsuit to us. We cannot guarantee the outcome, but we can promise that everybody in Salt Lake City, Ogden, and beyond can come to us and get the best legal representation in all of Utah.
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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I recently was in a motorcycle accident, and after fighting with my insurance I reached out to Brad Johnson with The Advocates. I couldn't be happier and more thankful for the help I received from him, and his team. They made me feel like I was well taken care of, and got me the settlement I needed. I highly recommend going to Brad if you have any legal issues and need assistance. If anything like this happens in my future he will be the first person I reach out to.
Utah law lays out guidelines for what pedestrians can and cannot do. Here are the most important things to know:
With outdoor trails, bike lanes, robust bus services, ski buses to Snowbasin and Powder Mountain, and a crossroads with Interstate 15, Ogden is as good a city as any when it comes to transportation.
If you are walking around, be careful. There are obviously dangerous places for pedestrians, like crosswalks, where motor vehicle accidents can occur. But, even on dedicated walking and biking trails, there is still a chance you can get hurt by dog bites.
In 2023, Ogden had 41 pedestrian accidents. Thirty-seven of these incidents resulted in injuries and one fatality. Around 87,000 people live in Ogden, so these numbers are not eye-popping. But all of these numbers are human lives, your neighbors, friends, and family whose lives may have been permanently altered.
Ogden is a wonderful place to walk around. Although you can never live in complete safety, you should still do your part to reduce the chances of accidents.
Pedestrian accident victims often have much more severe 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:
You generally have four years to file a personal injury claim for anything from motorcycle accidents to dog bites.
An essential aspect of any claim is establishing negligence. People often assume the motorist is automatically responsible for the accident, but that is not always the case. Pedestrians can be assigned a percentage of fault. If that percentage exceeds 50%, then the pedestrian cannot sue.
Following all rules, signals, and signage is the best way to avoid being assigned a majority of the fault.
