EXPERIENCED LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT VICTIMS
Collisions involving cars, motorcycles, and other motor vehicles can lead to devastating injuries or loss of life. These cases are often complex and require detailed investigation, skilled negotiation, and experienced legal representation. At Burbidge | Mitchell, our motor vehicle accident attorneys represent individuals and families across Utah who have been seriously injured or lost loved ones in crashes involving passenger vehicles, motorcycles, rideshare cars, and commercial vehicles. We draw on decades of trial experience to pursue fair and full compensation for every client we serve.
Why Choose Our Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys?
Clients choose our firm because we offer:
- Extensive experience handling serious injury and wrongful-death cases arising from motor vehicle collisions
- Comprehensive knowledge of Utah traffic laws and insurance practices
- Rapid investigation to preserve critical evidence and witness accounts
- Proven results in high-value settlements and verdicts
- Contingency-fee representation, with no attorney fees unless we obtain a recovery
Common Causes of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Most vehicle collisions are preventable and occur because of driver negligence or unsafe road conditions. We represent clients injured in crashes involving:
- Distracted or impaired driving
- Driver fatigue or inattention
- Excessive speed or reckless maneuvers
- Failure to yield or unsafe lane changes
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Poorly maintained vehicles or mechanical failures
- Defective vehicle parts, including brakes or tires
- Hazardous weather or unsafe road conditions on Utah highways including I-15, I-80 and I-70
Serious Injuries Caused by Motor Vehicle Accidents
Because vehicles travel at high speeds and carry significant force, injuries are often severe and life changing. We advocate for clients who have suffered:
- Traumatic brain and spinal-cord injuries
- Multiple fractures and crush injuries
- Severe burns or disfigurement
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Amputation or permanent disability
- Wrongful death
Our attorneys work with medical experts, life-care planners and financial specialists to document the full impact of these injuries and pursue the maximum compensation available.
Types of Compensation You May Be Entitled To
Our legal team pursues comprehensive financial recovery to help injured drivers, passengers, and their families rebuild their lives. Compensation may include:
- Emergency and ongoing medical treatment
- Rehabilitation, therapy, and adaptive care
- Lost wages and diminished earning potential
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering
- Vehicle damage and replacement costs
- Wrongful-death damages when a family loses a loved one
Insurance companies often attempt to shift blame or minimize responsibility. Under Utah’s comparative-fault law, compensation can be reduced if a driver is found partly responsible for the crash. Our attorneys work diligently to establish liability, counter unfair tactics, and protect the full value of each your claim.
Determining Liability
Motor vehicle accidents can involve multiple parties, and determining responsibility is essential to achieving justice. We carefully investigate and pursue claims against:
- Negligent drivers
- Vehicle owners and employers
- Maintenance providers or mechanics
- Vehicle or parts manufacturers
- Insurance companies that refuse to pay fairly
Our team examines accident reports, electronic data, and vehicle maintenance records to uncover every contributing factor and hold each party accountable.
Notable Motor Vehicle Accident Case Results
- $6.25 million settlement / vehicle collision resulting in wrongful death
- $4.25 million settlement / multi-vehicle highway collision
- $1.2 million recovery / motorcycle-vehicle crash
- $1 million settlement / motorcyclist injured by rideshare driver
Motor Vehicle Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
Q: How long do I have to file a motor vehicle accident claim in Utah?
A: Utah law generally allows four years for personal-injury claims and two years for wrongful-death actions. Acting quickly is important to preserve evidence and witness testimony.
Q: Can I sue if the at-fault driver was uninsured or fled the scene?
A: Yes. You may still have options through your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. Our attorneys can help identify all possible recovery sources.
Q: What makes motor vehicle accident cases complex?
A: These cases often involve multiple drivers, insurers, and conflicting accounts of fault. Our firm has the experience and resources to navigate these challenges and pursue results for our clients.
Contact a Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney Today
Recovering after a serious vehicle collision can be overwhelming. Let Burbidge | Mitchell handle the legal process while you focus on healing. We offer free consultations and represent clients on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you owe nothing unless we obtain a recovery.
Contact our motor vehicle accident attorneys for trusted, experienced representation anywhere in Utah.