Step 1: Injury & Medical Treatment
The first step after any Utah car accident is seeking immediate medical care. Documenting injuries right away helps protect both your health and your future claim.
Step 2: Starting the Claim
Notify Insurance Companies
Utah requires prompt reporting to both your insurer and the at-fault driver's insurer.
Free Consultation with an Attorney
An attorney can begin investigating your case while you recover.
Step 3: Investigation Phase
Your lawyer gathers
police reports, witness statements, and crash evidence. In Utah, fault is determined through a mix of reports and expert analysis.
Step 4: Demand & Negotiation
Once your injuries and costs are understood, your attorney sends a demand package to the insurer. Negotiations follow, often leading to settlement.
Step 5: Settlement (If Reached)
Most Utah car accident claims settle out of court. Settlement means you receive compensation and sign a release.
Step 6: Filing a Lawsuit (If Necessary)
If insurers refuse fair compensation, a lawsuit is filed in the appropriate
Utah court. This may involve discovery, mediation, and sometimes trial.
Step 7: Verdict & Collection
If the case goes to trial and you win, the judgment must be collected. Your lawyer ensures payment is secured.
Timeline of a Case
Each step varies, but investigation and negotiation may take months. Litigation can last over a year if trial is necessary.
Utah No-Fault (PIP) Basics
Utah requires Personal Injury Protection coverage, but claims can leave the no-fault system once medical bills exceed $3,000 or serious injury occurs.
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How Top Law Utah Guides You
From the first phone call through trial, Top Law Utah handles every step so clients can focus on recovery.