ST. GEORGE CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER
Hurt in a Crash?
We'll take it from here.
Medical bills. A damaged car. Missed work. An adjuster who keeps calling. Palmer Litigation handles the claim so you can focus on getting better.
- Free consultation
- No attorney fees unless we recover for you
- Local to St. George and Washington County
Confidential. No cost. No obligation.
UTAH CAR ACCIDENT LAW
Fault Decides What You Recover.
Here's how it works.
Utah uses modified comparative negligence. Your share of the fault directly changes what you can recover. That’s why insurers work hard to push more of the blame onto you.
Example: $100,000 in damages with 20% of the fault assigned to you means a recovery of up to $80,000.
Four years
Most Utah personal injury claims must be filed within four years of the crash.
Two years
Wrongful death claims generally must be filed within two years.
One year
If a government vehicle or entity is involved, notice may be required within one year.
Miss a deadline and the claim can be gone for good. Talk to us early, especially if more than one driver is involved.
AFTER A CRASH
What to Do Next
Five steps that protect your claim.
- Get checked out, even if you feel fine. Adrenaline hides injuries. Prompt care protects your health and creates the records your claim depends on.
- Call the police. A police report documents what happened while it’s fresh.
- Document the scene. Photograph the vehicles, the road, and your injuries. Get names, insurance details, and witness contacts.
- Follow your doctor’s plan. Keep every appointment. Gaps in treatment give insurers room to argue.
- Call us before you give a recorded statement. Adjusters are trained to collect statements that lower the value of your claim.
Got a Call From the Adjuster? Call Us First.
Early settlement offers usually come before the full cost of your injuries is known. We’ll tell you if an offer is fair.
WHAT YOUR CLAIM CAN COVER
The Full Cost
Now and down the road.
Economic damages
- Medical bills and future treatment
- Lost wages and lost income
- Vehicle and property damage
Non-economic damages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
For serious injuries, we work with medical professionals to put a real number on future care. Every case depends on its own facts, and we’ll tell you plainly what yours looks like.
HOW WE HANDLE YOUR CLAIM
Prepared. Direct. Local.
You’ll work directly with your attorney, not a call center. We know Southern Utah’s roads, courts, and the adjusters who handle claims here.
- We gather the evidence: reports, photos, records, witnesses
- We organize your medical bills, lost wages, and property damage
- We handle every conversation with the insurance company
- We tell you whether an offer is fair, and when to file suit
WHY PALMER LITIGATION
Composed. Prepared. In Your Corner.
No attorney fees unless we win
We work on contingency. Any case costs are spelled out in your fee agreement up front.
Straight answers
Not every case should go to trial. We’ll tell you when it makes sense, and when it doesn’t.
More than car accidents
We also handle motorcycle and bicycle crashes, dog bites, and slip and fall injuries.
QUESTIONS
Car Accident FAQs
Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes, if you were less than 50% at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. At 50% or more, Utah law bars recovery.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Utah?
Most personal injury claims must be filed within four years. Wrongful death claims generally have two years. Claims involving a government entity may require notice within one year.
The insurance company offered a settlement. Should I take it?
Not before you talk to a lawyer. Early offers often come before the full cost of treatment is known. Once you accept, you can’t reopen the claim.
Do I need a lawyer for a smaller accident?
Not always. A free consultation will tell you whether you need one. If you don’t, we’ll say so.
What does it cost to hire you?
The consultation is free and there are no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Any case costs are explained in your fee agreement.
Should I give the other driver's insurer a recorded statement?
Talk to us first. You’re not required to help the other driver’s insurer build its case against you.
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