How London Harker Fights for Accident Victims in Lehi and Utah County

When an accident disrupts your life, you need help from people who understand both Utah law and your community. London Harker Injury Law represents injured people in Lehi and throughout Utah County after car crashes, truck collisions, falls, dog bites, and other serious accidents.

This guide explains how a personal injury claim works in Lehi, the Utah laws that shape your case, and how our team approaches each step. To reach our Lehi office directly, visit our Lehi personal injury attorney page.

Why Talk to a Personal Injury Attorney After a Lehi Accident?

Insurance companies have adjusters and lawyers whose job is to limit what they pay. Having your own representation levels that playing field.

An attorney investigates the accident, gathers evidence, handles communication with insurers, tracks deadlines, and files court documents when needed, so you can focus on recovering. Many injured people underestimate what their claim includes. Medical bills are only one part. Lost wages, future treatment, property damage, and pain and suffering can all be part of a fair recovery.

Types of Cases We Handle in Lehi

Car Accidents

Whether a crash happened on I-15, SR-92, or a neighborhood street, we investigate how it happened, review the police report, and pursue compensation from every responsible party. Car crash claims in Utah also involve the state’s no-fault insurance rules, covered below. See our Lehi car accident lawyer page for more.

Truck Accidents

Collisions with semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles often cause serious injuries. These cases can involve federal trucking regulations, multiple liable parties, and corporate defense teams. Learn more on our Lehi truck accident lawyer page.

Motorcycle Accidents

Riders can suffer serious injuries even in lower-speed collisions, and insurers often try to blame the rider. We push back on that bias. Visit our Lehi motorcycle accident lawyer page.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents

When drivers fail to yield or watch for people walking and cycling, the results can be devastating. We pursue compensation for medical care, lost income, and long-term needs. See our Lehi pedestrian accident and Lehi bicycle accident pages.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Property owners must keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. When hazards like wet floors, poor lighting, or uneven surfaces cause injuries, the owner may be liable. These cases require showing the owner knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to fix it or warn visitors.

Dog Bites

Under Utah Code § 18-1-1, dog owners and keepers are generally strictly liable for injuries their dogs cause. Bites can cause scarring, nerve damage, infection, and emotional trauma. See our Lehi dog bite lawyer page.

Wrongful Death

When negligence causes a death, surviving family members may bring a wrongful death claim for losses such as funeral expenses, lost financial support, and loss of companionship. Learn more about how to prove negligence in a Utah wrongful death lawsuit.

Utah Laws That Shape Your Claim

Comparative Fault

Utah follows modified comparative fault under Utah Code § 78B-5-818. You can recover compensation if you were partly at fault, as long as your share of fault is less than 50%. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if your damages total $100,000 and you are found 30% at fault, you would recover $70,000. At 50% or more, you cannot recover.

Insurers often try to shift blame onto injured people to reduce what they pay. Evidence that accurately shows how the accident happened is how you answer that.

Statute of Limitations

Utah generally gives you four years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under Utah Code § 78B-2-307. Some claims have shorter deadlines. If a government vehicle or employee caused your injury, the Utah Governmental Immunity Act requires a written notice of claim within one year. Wrongful death claims generally must be filed within two years.

Waiting also creates practical problems even when the deadline is far off. Evidence disappears and memories fade.

Utah’s No-Fault Insurance Rules for Car Crashes

Utah requires drivers to carry personal injury protection (PIP). After most car crashes, PIP pays your medical expenses and part of your lost wages up to your policy limits, regardless of who caused the crash.

To bring an injury claim against the at-fault driver for general damages such as pain and suffering, your injuries must meet a threshold under Utah Code § 31A-22-309: death, dismemberment, permanent disability or impairment, permanent disfigurement, a bone fracture, or more than $3,000 in medical expenses. Property damage claims are not subject to this threshold.

Common Accident Locations and Causes in Lehi

Lehi’s growth has brought more traffic and more construction. Crashes often involve I-15 near the Main Street and Timpanogos Highway interchanges, SR-92, and busy commuter corridors around the Silicon Slopes area. Work zones, merging traffic, and rush-hour congestion all increase the risk of rear-end and lane-change collisions.

Common causes include distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield, impaired driving, and drivers not adjusting for snow and ice in winter. In newer neighborhoods, incomplete sidewalks and busy crossings can create hazards for people on foot.

How a Personal Injury Claim Works in Utah County

Free Initial Consultation

Your case starts with a conversation about what happened. We review the facts, assess the claim, and explain your options. Bring what you have: police reports, medical records, photos, and insurance letters.

Investigation and Evidence

We collect police reports, witness statements, medical records, photos, and video when available. In complex cases, we work with accident reconstruction experts, medical specialists, and economists. We also send preservation letters so evidence like surveillance footage and vehicle data is not destroyed.

Negotiating With Insurance Companies

Most personal injury claims settle without trial. We handle communication with adjusters, protect you from recorded statements and lowball offers, and prepare a demand package documenting your injuries, treatment, expenses, and lost income. Some injuries, like common internal injuries from a car accident, need additional medical documentation to prove their full extent.

Filing a Lawsuit

If negotiations do not produce a fair offer, we file a lawsuit in the appropriate court. Cases arising in Lehi are typically heard in Utah’s Fourth District Court, which serves Utah County. More information is available from the Utah State Courts. Many cases still settle after a lawsuit is filed.

Trial

If your case goes to trial, we prepare witnesses, exhibits, and expert testimony and present your case to a jury. Learn more about why your personal injury case may go to trial.

What Compensation Can You Recover?

Utah law allows injured people to recover both economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages include medical expenses, future medical care, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, property damage, and out-of-pocket costs.

Non-economic damages compensate for pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent scarring or disfigurement.

Utah does not cap non-economic damages in most personal injury cases. The main exception is medical malpractice, where Utah Code § 78B-3-410 limits non-economic damages. For more, see compensatory vs. punitive damages in Utah.

How We Work to Maximize Your Recovery

We document every part of your damages by working with your medical providers and making sure current and future losses are included. We challenge insurer tactics designed to minimize your claim. We build each case as if it will go to trial, because insurers take claims more seriously when they know your attorney is prepared to litigate. And we address medical liens and subrogation claims that can reduce what you take home.

What to Do After an Accident in Lehi

• Get medical care: Some injuries do not show symptoms right away, and records connect your injuries to the accident.
• Call the police: A report creates an official record. The Utah Department of Public Safety maintains crash report information.
• Gather evidence: Photograph vehicles, injuries, road conditions, and signs. Get witness contact information.
• Notify your insurer carefully: Give basic facts, but avoid recorded statements before talking to an attorney. The Utah Insurance Department can answer general policy questions.
• Talk to an attorney early: Early advice helps you avoid mistakes that can hurt your claim.

Common Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Claim

• Apologizing or accepting blame at the scene
• Delaying medical treatment
• Posting about the accident or your activities on social media
• Accepting the first settlement offer before treatment is complete
• Signing broad medical authorizations for the other side’s insurer
• Giving a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer without your attorney

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a personal injury attorney for my Lehi accident?

You are not legally required to hire one. For serious injuries, disputed fault, or large medical bills, an attorney can handle the legal process, deal with insurers, and help make sure your claim reflects the full extent of your losses.

How much does a personal injury attorney cost?

London Harker handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no upfront fees, and attorney fees come from a recovery. We explain our fee structure during your consultation.

What is the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Utah?

Generally four years from the date of injury. Claims against a government entity require a notice of claim within one year, and wrongful death claims generally must be filed within two years.

What if I was partly at fault?

You can still recover if your share of fault is less than 50%. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.

How long does a personal injury case take in Utah County?

It varies with injury severity, liability disputes, and whether the case settles. Simpler cases may resolve in a few months; complex cases can take a year or longer. Settling before treatment is complete can leave money on the table.

Do I have to go to court?

Most cases settle through negotiation. Your attorney should still prepare as if trial is possible, since that preparation often leads to better offers.

What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Your own policy may include uninsured motorist coverage. You may also be able to pursue the at-fault party directly, though that depends on their ability to pay.

Can I still file a claim if the accident happened months ago?

Usually, as long as you are within the applicable deadline. Contact an attorney as soon as possible, since evidence is harder to gather as time passes.

Contact Our Lehi Office

If you were hurt in an accident in Lehi or anywhere in Utah County, London Harker Injury Law can help. We will review your case, answer your questions, and explain your options. Visit our Lehi personal injury attorney page to get started.