A car accident, truck accident, slip and fall, or motorcycle accident can disrupt your health, finances, and future in seconds. Medical bills pile up, work gets harder, and insurance adjusters start calling. To cope with this critical situation, you need a trusted personal injury lawyer.
Hernandez Injury Law represents injured individuals and families across Magna and Western Salt Lake County. We understand how tough it is for victims. We offer a free consultation, explain your legal options, and charge only when we recover compensation you deserve.
After an injury, you need clear information about your claim, your options, and what happens next. Here are the reasons. Magna residents choose Hernandez Injury Law:
Magna is a beautiful city located on the northwest side of Salt Lake Valley with an estimated population of 36,531 as of 2026. Several busy roads in Magna, Utah, carry commuters, delivery vehicles, and trucks every day.
SR-201 runs along Magna’s northern edge and connects with I-80 to the west. Many high-speed and rear-end accidents often occur on this expressway and involve cars, SUVs, motorcycles, and trucks.
West 3500 South (SR-171) is a major east-west route, while 7200 West, 8000 West, and SR-111 (8400 West) serve north-south travel. Heavy traffic at peak hours on these roads leads to rear-end and lane-change accidents.
Drivers who fail to yield or break traffic rules mostly cause accidents at intersections in Magna. Not all accidents happen in a car; many people are hurt as pedestrians, cyclists, or when they slip and fall at stores, apartments, and workplaces when unsafe conditions go unaddressed.
Utah sets firm rules for personal injury claims. Missing a rule can affect your claim. The widely used Utah laws are:
Under Utah’s modified comparative negligence law, you can recover damages only if you are less than 50% at fault. However, your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. For instance, a $100,000 claim with 20% fault results in $80,000. Insurers often use this rule to shift blame onto injured people.
Most Utah personal injury claims must be filed within four years (Utah Code § 78B-2-307). Claims against government entities require written notice, generally within one year.
Utah law requires vehicle owners to carry at least $3,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. Pursuing pain-and-suffering damages generally requires meeting a threshold, such as medical expenses over $3,000 or permanent disability or impairment.
Every case is different. A Utah personal injury attorney can explain how these rules apply to your case based on the facts.
After a personal injury in Magna, victims may receive compensation to cover their damages, and it may include one or more of the following:
In rare cases, courts may award punitive damages when the at-fault party acted with extreme recklessness, such as a drunk driver. Punitive damages exist just to punish the at-fault individual.
After a personal injury in Magna, Utah, you must follow these steps to strengthen your claim:
Call 911 and report the crash to the police, and ask for a copy of the police report.
Get medical care even if you feel fine at the accident scene. Some injuries, such as whiplash and head injuries, show up later.
If it is safe, take photos and video of the damage, the hazard, and your injuries. Collect witness names and phone numbers before people leave. Write down the date, time, and place.
Save medical bills, receipts, repair estimates, and proof of missed work.
Do not give a recorded statement to the other side’s insurance company until you understand your rights.
Evidence such as security video can be erased quickly. So, consult with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
When you ask Hernandez Injury Law to handle your case, we listen to you first. With that, we review what happened and explain your options. Our legal team acts swiftly to collect evidence, witness information, and request nearby video footage before they are lost.
We do an exact estimate of your losses by reviewing your medical bills, lost income, and loss of enjoyment of life. We present your evidence-backed claim to the insurance company, negotiate, and litigate when needed.
At Hernandez Injury Law, attorney Roberto and our legal team advocate for individuals and families injured by other persons’ negligence. We proudly handle a wide range of accident cases, including:
Hernandez Injury Law charges no upfront attorney fee. We offer a free consultation and work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
Your personal injury case settlement time depends on your injuries and how long treatment lasts. Most Utah personal injury claims usually end within 3 to 12 months. Litigated cases may take 12 to 24 months, while cases that go to trial may take 18 to 36 months to settle.
Not always. Many personal injury cases settle out of court. Still, we prepare each case for litigation, as it helps us negotiate with insurers from a strong position.
Yes. At Hernandez Injury Law, we serve both English- and Spanish-speaking clients in Magna.
Car, truck, motorcycle, and other vehicle accidents often occur on Magna’s busy roads and intersections, including SR-201, 3500 South, 8000 West, and 7200 West. Slip and falls, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents can happen anywhere, mostly on residential streets and in parking lots.
If your claim is denied by the insurance company, that is not always the end of your case. We find the exact reason for denial, gather more evidence to address it, and pursue the right next step under Utah law.
If someone else’s negligence injured you in Magna, Hernandez Injury Law can help you understand your rights and seek compensation for eligible losses. Call today for a free, confidential consultation, with no obligation and no upfront cost.
