A serious injury can affect nearly every aspect of your life. Medical expenses, lost income, physical pain and emotional stress can quickly become overwhelming after an accident. When an injury occurs because of another person’s negligence, Utah law may provide a path to seek compensation for the losses you have suffered.
At Hernandez Injury Law, we are committed to helping injury victims throughout Cottonwood Heights understand their rights and legal options. Whether you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, on unsafe property, or in another preventable incident, our experienced legal guidance can make an important difference in the outcome of your claim.
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Personal injury law allows injured individuals to seek compensation when another person or entity’s negligence causes harm. These claims arise when someone fails to exercise reasonable care, and that failure results in injury.
Examples include:
Personal injury claims can arise from many different types of accidents and incidents throughout Cottonwood Heights.
At Hernandez Injury Law, we’ve seen these incidents mostly occurring on:
Examples of negligence-related incidents may include motor vehicle accidents, unsafe property conditions, dog attacks, third-party workplace incidents, and other preventable accidents.
While every case is different, most personal injury claims focus on the same central question: whether another party’s negligence contributed to the injury and resulting damages.
Establishing liability often requires reviewing:
A thorough investigation can help identify responsible parties, preserve important evidence and determine what compensation may be available under Utah law.
Utah follows a modified comparative fault system. Under this rule:
Because fault can directly affect the amount of compensation available, it is important to carefully investigate the circumstances surrounding an accident.
Most people underestimate the full financial impact of a serious injury. The emergency room is just the beginning; there are follow-up visits, physical therapy, time off work and sometimes a permanent change in what you’re able to do. Personal injury law accounts for all of it, not just the immediate costs.
Depending on the circumstances of your case, compensation may include:
The value of your claim depends on the severity of your injuries, the strength of the evidence and how the injury has affected your daily life. A free case evaluation is the most reliable way to understand what recovery may look like for your specific situation.
What separates us from our competitors is how thoroughly we look into every case and the top-notch expertise we bring to it.
Utah residents keep choosing us because:
From the moment you hire us, we take over the most stressful parts of the process. All communication with the insurance company goes through our office, so nothing you say is used against your claim. We gather the evidence that supports your case: accident reports, medical records, witness statements, and documentation of your ongoing treatment and expenses.
We work closely with your treating providers to ensure your records accurately reflect your injuries and the recovery your condition will require. That preparation is what puts us in the strongest position when it’s time to negotiate.
Most cases settle without going to court. But when an insurer refuses to make a fair offer, we litigate. Insurers respond differently when they know an attorney is willing and prepared to try a case. If you’ve been injured in Cottonwood Heights, call us today for a free, confidential review.
Most personal injury law claims in Utah carry a four-year statute of limitations from the date of injury. Claims against a government entity can be much shorter, sometimes as little as one year. Waiting makes cases harder to build, so speaking with an attorney early is always the right call.
You can still recover compensation as long as you’re less than 50% at fault. Your award is reduced by your share of responsibility, so 20% fault on a $100,000 claim means you recover $80,000. Insurance companies routinely try to inflate your fault percentage. Having an attorney pushes back on that directly.
Nothing upfront. The Law Offices of Roberto Hernandez works on a contingency fee basis; our fee comes from the settlement or verdict we recover for you. If we don’t win, you don’t pay attorney fees. No retainer, no hourly billing and no financial risk to getting started.
You’re legally entitled to handle it yourself, but represented claimants consistently recover more. Insurance adjusters are trained negotiators with one goal: pay as little as possible. An attorney who understands how insurers operate from the inside changes the dynamic of those negotiations entirely.
If you’ve been hurt because of someone else’s negligence, you deserve honest answers about your options, not a version shaped by an insurer’s interests. The Law Offices of Roberto Hernandez offers free, confidential consultations with no obligation and no upfront cost. We serve clients throughout Cottonwood Heights and Salt Lake County in English and Spanish.
Deadlines are real and evidence doesn’t wait. So, reach out to us today.
