A pedestrian collision can leave you facing treatment, missed work, and insurance questions. Our Midvale team helps you understand your options and preserve the evidence that matters.
A Midvale pedestrian accident lawyer can investigate how a vehicle struck you, identify possible insurance coverage, and document the effect of your injuries. Strong Law Accident & Injury Attorneys helps injured pedestrians and families assess a claim without assuming that a driver’s version tells the whole story.
Our Utah office is at 193 E Fort Union Boulevard, Midvale, UT 84047. Call 385-746-1803 or request a free consultation. Bring what you have; you do not need a completed police report or a stack of medical bills before asking about next steps.
We review collisions on State Street, Fort Union Boulevard, 7200 South, and other Midvale roads. The exact crossing point matters more than a general label for the neighborhood. We look at the signs, lane arrangement, lighting, and movements of everyone involved.
Our Midvale personal injury page explains the broader practice. For a collision involving another vehicle, our Midvale car accident page describes related claim issues.
Call 911 when someone is injured or the scene is unsafe. Follow emergency responders’ instructions and seek medical attention. Do not remain in traffic to take pictures or retrieve belongings. A family member or trusted friend can help collect information while you receive care.
Explain symptoms accurately to your medical provider, including changes after the initial visit. Follow the care plan and ask questions when instructions are unclear. If you cannot recall part of the collision, avoid filling the gap with a guess.
Utah law gives drivers and pedestrians specific duties. Under section 41-6a-1002, drivers generally must slow or stop to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk on their half of the roadway, or approaching closely enough from the other half to be in danger. School crosswalks have additional requirements.
Pedestrians must obey applicable signals and may not suddenly enter the path of a vehicle so close that it creates an immediate hazard. We review the full rule and the actual sequence of events. Being in a crosswalk is important evidence, but the location alone does not answer every fault question.
Some intersections have legal crosswalks without painted stripes. A crossing away from a marked crosswalk or an unmarked intersection crosswalk raises different yield rules under section 41-6a-1003. Do not assume that missing paint automatically defeats a claim, or that every place people cross is a legal crosswalk.
Drivers also have a duty to use care to avoid pedestrians under section 41-6a-1006. Speed, attention, visibility, and the chance to avoid impact can remain relevant even when a pedestrian’s conduct is disputed.
Utah’s comparative fault rule requires your fault to be less than the combined fault of the other responsible parties to recover. Your share reduces the award. An adjuster’s allegation is not a final determination; evidence should support the proposed percentages.
We begin with the collision location and work outward. A crash near a driveway, a transit stop, a parking lot, or an intersection can raise different questions. We examine what the driver could see and how long each person had to react.
A camera near the scene may not record the relevant angle or retain footage. Vehicle data may also be limited. We identify possible sources and request preservation when appropriate without promising evidence that may not exist.
A driver may focus on other cars while turning across a pedestrian’s path. In a parking lot, a backing vehicle may have limited sight lines. We review the route, speed, available view, and timing. Photos taken later can help, but changes in lighting or parked vehicles must be considered.
An employer may need review when a driver was working. A delivery vehicle, commercial truck, roadway defect, or construction area may involve other parties and insurance. A public entity raises special rules. Our Midvale truck accident page explains evidence issues involving commercial vehicles.
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Pedestrian claims can involve more than one policy. Utah’s personal injury protection, or PIP, law includes coverage for certain people injured while walking. Section 31A-22-308 describes who may be covered. Not owning a car does not automatically mean you have no PIP option.
We review the involved vehicle’s coverage, any relevant personal or household auto policy, and the statutory rules. The facts determine which insurer should handle a benefit claim. Avoid assuming that your own policy always pays first or that the driver’s liability insurer will pay every medical bill as it arrives.
PIP can provide specified benefits without first resolving who caused the collision, subject to the law and policy. A liability claim requires proof of legal responsibility and supported damages. Receiving benefits does not by itself establish the value of a settlement.
Utah also limits certain general-damages claims unless a statutory condition is met. Section 31A-22-309 includes medical-expense and injury-based conditions. We review the medical evidence and applicable exceptions rather than treating one dollar amount as the answer to every claim.
Applicable uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may provide another path. Household coverage, exclusions, and notice requirements need review. Health insurance may also help with treatment costs while the injury claim is pending. Keep benefit statements and repayment notices so any reimbursement obligations can be considered before settlement.
A pedestrian accident claim may include medical costs, lost earnings, pain, and lasting changes to daily life. The available recovery depends on liability, proof of loss, insurance, and other case-specific factors. No online average can establish what your case is worth.
Pay records and employer statements can help explain time away from work. Medical restrictions can show why certain duties are no longer possible. Notes about assistance with household tasks may also help describe the practical effect of an injury.
Serious head or spinal injuries can create long-term needs. Our Midvale brain injury page and catastrophic injury page discuss documenting future care. Your healthcare team should guide treatment decisions.
Consider whether the offer addresses supported future needs as well as current bills. Review disputed fault, available coverage, and any repayment claims. A final release may end the right to seek more money for the same injury. We explain those tradeoffs; you decide whether to settle.
Many Utah negligence injury lawsuits have a four-year filing period under section 78B-2-307. Wrongful death claims generally have a two-year period under section 78B-2-304. Exceptions, the injured person’s circumstances, and the type of defendant can change the analysis.
Claims involving government defendants can require earlier notice and separate filing steps. Do not assume that negotiations pause a deadline. Ask for a review promptly, even if the insurer is still investigating or medical care is ongoing.
For a fatal collision, our Midvale wrongful death team can discuss the family’s options. We also assist with nearby claims described on our Salt Lake City pedestrian page and Utah pedestrian accident overview.
Your first conversation can focus on practical questions: who has contacted you, which bills are due, and what evidence may be lost. Tell us about any upcoming insurer deadlines or requests for a recorded statement. Keep copies of letters and messages rather than relying on a verbal summary.
If we take the case, we gather relevant records and assess fault, coverage, and damages. We explain what is known and what remains uncertain. A settlement demand should account for the evidence and your medical outlook. If the dispute cannot be resolved, we can discuss whether a lawsuit is appropriate.
You should understand the possible costs and choices before making a decision. We can also discuss how to stay in touch if injuries make travel difficult. Call 385-746-1803 to arrange a free case review.
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Possibly. The location, traffic rules, driver conduct, and shared fault need review. Some intersections have unmarked crosswalks. Crossing elsewhere may affect fault without automatically resolving the entire claim.
Report the collision and preserve witness contacts, vehicle details, and any recordings. A lawyer can review available uninsured motorist coverage and other evidence. Identifying a policy or a responsible driver is not guaranteed.
Yes. A family member can ask about preserving evidence and arranging a consultation. We will discuss appropriate authorization before handling private records or decisions on an injured person’s behalf.
Claims involving children need careful review of medical needs, representation, deadlines, and any settlement requirements. Do not assume that every deadline is extended, especially if a public entity may be involved.
Strong Law offers a free consultation and handles injury cases on a contingency fee basis. Attorney fees depend on a recovery. The written agreement explains the fee and responsibility for case expenses.
Our Utah office is at 193 E Fort Union Boulevard, Midvale, UT 84047. Call 385-746-1803 to discuss a pedestrian collision and arrange a consultation. We serve Midvale and the surrounding Salt Lake Valley.
Tell us where the collision happened and what concerns you most. The initial consultation is free. Bring the records you have.
We review evidence, possible insurance, and time-sensitive steps. We explain what further investigation may be needed.
If we accept the case, the written agreement explains attorney fees and expenses. We keep you informed as the claim develops.
"Just wanted to say thank you to Jed and his team at Strong Law. Not only was I happy with the outcome, but the entire process as a whole. I would definitely recommend this firm to anyone. Thanks again."
"I had a claim involving my own insurance company. I tried to negotiate with them, and they completely denied my claim – two times. I then hired Strong Law, and the change was instant. The insurance company immediately began negotiating, and Jed was able to secure an unbelievably good settlement. I will never again attempt to take-on an insurance company without Strong Law in my corner. Thank you!"
"I hired Strong Law after my car accident. Jed and his team worked hard on my case. They were professional and compassionate through my surgery and as I recovered, and they were awesome on communication. I got justice and awesome compensation. I would recommend Strong Law to anyone in my situation."
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