When the Insurance Company Is Already Working Against You, You Need a Trial Lawyer in Your Corner

Insurers move fast after a crash — and they move in their own interest, not yours. Carlson Injury Law represents injury victims across Utah with the kind of courtroom credibility that changes how insurers negotiate from the very first call.


Insurers Negotiate Differently When They Know You Will Go to Trial

Most personal injury firms settle every case. That is not a strategy — it is a business model, and insurance companies know it. When a firm has no trial record, adjusters have no reason to offer full value early. They wait, they delay, and they lowball.


Our attorneys are litigators. We have been hired by other law firms to try their cases in court. Our founding attorney is a former assistant dean at a national trial lawyers college who has trained trial lawyers across the country. That reputation follows us into every negotiation — and it shifts the dynamic before any demand letter is sent.


Partial fault does not disqualify you from recovering compensation under Utah law. Utah follows a modified comparative negligence rule: if you were less than 50 percent responsible for a crash, you may still recover damages, reduced by your percentage of fault. We calculate exactly what Utah law allows you to recover and build the case around that number, not the insurer's opening offer.

What We Handle After a Utah Car Crash

We represent victims of all types of motor vehicle collisions, including:

  • Rear-end crashes and chain-reaction collisions on I-15 and I-84


  • Intersection crashes caused by red-light running or failure to yield


  • Distracted and impaired driving crashes


  • Head-on collisions and wrong-way incidents


  • Crashes caused by defective road conditions or poor signage


  • Hit-and-run crashes involving uninsured or underinsured motorists



  • Multi-vehicle crashes with disputed liability


We represent only victims of negligence. We never represent the at-fault party — which means our interests are always aligned with yours.

What Happens After You Call Us

Step 1: Free Case Evaluation

We review the facts of your crash, your injuries, and the insurance landscape — at no cost and with no obligation. You will leave the call knowing where you stand.

Step 2: Investigation and Evidence Preservation

We move quickly to secure police reports, witness statements, surveillance footage, and medical records before they disappear. Delay costs cases. We do not delay.

Step 3: Demand and Negotiation

We present a fully documented demand to the insurer backed by a litigation record they take seriously. Most cases resolve here — on terms that reflect the actual value of your claim.

Step 4: Trial, If That Is What It Takes

If the insurer refuses to negotiate fairly, we take the case to court. That willingness is not a last resort — it is the source of our leverage at every stage before it.

How Long Do You Have to File a Car Accident Claim in Utah?

Utah sets a four-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims arising from a motor vehicle crash. That window may feel generous, but evidence degrades, witnesses become harder to locate, and insurance companies use delay to their advantage. The earlier we begin building your case, the stronger it is.


We track every deadline and filing requirement from the moment you contact us. You focus on recovery. We protect your claim.

How Long Do You Have to File a Car Accident Claim in Utah?

Every client at Carlson Injury Law receives bi-weekly updates and a direct line to a dedicated staff member. You are not handed off to a call center. You are not left to wonder what is happening with your case. Our team — including a fluent Spanish-speaking attorney and four Spanish-speaking support staff — is accessible to you throughout the process.

Serving Car Crash Victims Across Northern Utah

Our firm is based in Syracuse and represents clients throughout Davis County and Weber County. We also handle crash cases along the I-15 and I-84 corridors and in communities including Ogden, Roy, Clinton, Farmington, Kaysville, Bountiful, and Salt Lake City.


If your crash happened in Northern Utah, we can help.

Frequently Asked Questions About Utah Car Crash Claims

  • What happens if I am partially at fault for a car crash in Utah?

    Utah follows a modified comparative negligence rule. As long as you are found less than 50 percent responsible for the crash, you can still recover compensation. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault — so if you are found 20 percent at fault and your damages total $100,000, you may recover $80,000. We analyze fault allocation carefully and challenge inflated fault assignments from insurers.

  • How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Utah?

    For most personal injury claims arising from a motor vehicle crash, Utah law allows four years from the date of the incident. Wrongful death claims carry a two-year deadline. We track these deadlines from the moment you contact us and advise you on any exceptions that may apply to your situation.


  • What is an insurance claim lawyer and do I need one?

    An insurance claim lawyer represents your interests when dealing with the at-fault driver's insurer — or your own, in uninsured motorist situations. Insurers employ adjusters and attorneys whose job is to minimize payouts. Having a trial lawyer on your side changes what they offer and how quickly they offer it.

  • Will my case go to trial?

    Most cases resolve before trial. But the reason insurers make fair offers is that they know we are prepared to try the case if they do not. Our trial record is not a fallback — it is what makes the negotiation work in your favor from the beginning.


  • What does it cost to hire Carlson Injury Law for a car crash case?

    We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. There are no upfront costs and no hourly fees.