Under Utah law, individuals who have suffered injuries or eligible surviving family members of those wrongfully killed can pursue legal action against the responsible parties. Filing a personal injury claim aims to secure financial compensation for both economic and non-economic damages, including medical bills, future care expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. While compensation cannot erase the trauma experienced, it can offer the financial support necessary for recovery.

In most personal injury cases, you must establish the following:

• A person or entity had a legal obligation to prevent exposing you to unreasonable risks of foreseeable injuries or harm.
• The individual or party failed to fulfill this legal obligation, typically through negligent, reckless, wrongful, or intentional actions.
• You sustained injuries and measurable damages, which may include economic and/or non-economic losses.
• The conduct of the person or party directly caused your injuries and subsequent damages.

Certain personal injury claims may be based on strict liability, while others may fall under Utah’s no-fault system, meaning that establishing fault is not required to obtain compensation. In some instances, if you are partially responsible for the accident, your recovery might be limited, or you may be unable to recover compensation if your fault exceeds that of the other party.

It is highly recommended to work with the experienced personal injury attorneys at Steele Adams Hosman. Research indicates that individuals who collaborate with attorneys generally receive higher settlements than those who manage their cases independently. Our team is committed to exploring all possible avenues of compensation on your behalf, striving to maximize your claim and aggressively representing your rights and best interests in court.