A serious injury sustained due to someone else’s negligence can affect all aspects of your life, your health, your income, and your family’s stability. Personal injury law can apply to a wide range of accidents, such as car and truck collisions, slip-and-fall accidents, dog bites, and premises liability cases.
Insurance companies often conduct quick investigations and may try to minimize the compensation they pay. Knowing your rights under Utah personal injury law can help you make decisions after an accident. That’s where Hernandez Injury Law comes in! We have extensive litigation experience and guide clients through every stage of the legal process.
There’s no shortage of personal injury firms in Utah. What separates one from another is who’s actually handling your case and the experience they bring.
Here’s what makes us stand out:
Personal injury law allows injured individuals to seek compensation when another person’s negligence causes harm. Whether an accident occurs on a roadway, commercial property, residential premises, or another location, Utah law may provide a path to recover damages when injuries result from preventable conduct.
Holladay is one of Salt Lake County’s established communities, with residents regularly traveling along Highland Drive, Van Winkle Expressway, and nearby Interstate 215. Accidents can occur in traffic, businesses, apartment complexes, shopping areas, and other public or private locations throughout the community.
When negligence causes an injury, the consequences often extend far beyond the accident itself.
Utah follows a modified comparative fault system. An injured person may still recover compensation if they are found to be less than 50% responsible for the accident. Any compensation awarded is reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to them.
Because insurance companies often attempt to shift blame onto injury victims, determining fault is frequently one of the most important issues in a personal injury claim. Every case is different, but most personal injury claims ultimately focus on the same question: whether another party’s negligence contributed to the injury and resulting damages.
Establishing liability often requires reviewing evidence, medical records, witness statements, accident reports, and other documentation.
Most personal injury claims are built around negligence. To recover compensation, it is generally necessary to show that another party owed a duty of care, failed to meet that duty, and caused injuries or damages as a result.
Depending on the circumstances, proving a claim may involve reviewing accident reports, witness statements, photographs, medical records, surveillance footage, and other available evidence. A thorough investigation can help identify responsible parties and establish the full impact of the injury.
There are several types of damages to be recovered in a successful personal injury case:
The amount of your claim will rely on the extent of your injuries, how they affect you and your life and the evidence you have to back your claim.
Severe injuries often result in costs that extend well beyond the first emergency room visit. Continuous care, rehabilitation, time off work, and lasting disabilities can impact an individual’s financial security for many years.
A personal injury claim aims to seek compensation that accurately represents the total effect of these losses.
When you choose us, we make sure that the whole process is easy for you, from day one. Here’s how our process works:
Step 1. Once you book our free consultation, Roberto personally reviews your case details and explains your options.
Step 2. Then we begin our investigation by collecting police reports, witness statements, and any surveillance footage.
Step 3. After that, the medical records are reviewed to document your injuries and lay the groundwork for your claim.
Step 4. The moment the investigation is complete, Roberto will contact the at-fault party’s insurance company directly and fight on your behalf.
Step 5. If a fair settlement is not reached, we are always ready to go to trial (when needed).
From the first day, we handle all aspects of communications with insurance companies, making insurers’ tactics of pressure and minimization look ineffective. We advocate for your medical records to be as complete as possible.
Communicating with your treating doctors, we work with specialists to determine your long-term care needs, and we develop a case strategy specific to your case. If settlement negotiations do not lead to a just outcome, Hernandez Injury Law is ready to file a lawsuit and continue representing clients throughout the legal process.
Hernandez Injury Law operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you don’t pay any fees up front, and there is no attorney fee unless we’re able to get you compensation. Attorney fees are collected as a percentage of any settlement or recovery obtained on your behalf, as outlined in the fee agreement signed at the beginning of the case.
Get medical attention right away, even if injuries appear to be minor. Take proper steps to file a police report, take photos of the scene, and refrain from giving recorded statements to insurance companies prior to speaking with an attorney. Having legal advice from the beginning safeguards your claim.
In Utah, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is four years. The period of time for government claims is much shorter (usually 1 year). Failure to make the deadline will result in no compensation.
Utah follows a modified comparative fault rule. You can still recover damages if you are less than 50% at fault, but your compensation will decrease based on your share of responsibility. An attorney can help challenge allegations that unfairly exaggerate your share of fault.
You are not required to hire an attorney, but legal representation can help injury victims understand their rights, gather evidence, and navigate negotiations with insurance companies. Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts; having an experienced attorney levels the playing field significantly.
If you or a loved one has been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, Hernandez Injury Law is ready to help. Attorney Roberto Hernandez offers free consultations without any upfront fees and fully bilingual representation in English and Spanish. Understanding your legal rights early can help you make informed decisions about your claim.
Contact Hernandez Injury Law to discuss your situation and learn more about your options.
