Salt Lake City Personal Injury Lawyer

If you were hurt in a crash or another preventable accident in Salt Lake City, BAM Injury Law can help you recover the compensation Utah law allows. Our attorneys handle car accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle wrecks, pedestrian injuries, slip and fall claims, and wrongful death cases for clients throughout Salt Lake City and the Salt Lake Valley. We serve Salt Lake City from our firm headquarters in Murray, about 15 minutes south of downtown via I-15, and we come to you when injuries make travel hard. There is no fee unless we win. Call (801) 839-5652 for a free consultation, or send us a message online and we will respond the same business day.

Our Office Serving Salt Lake City

BAM Injury Law, Murray Headquarters
310 E 4500 S #550
Murray, UT 84107
Phone: (801) 839-5652
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Phones answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Free consultations by phone, video, or in person.

Murray sits in the center of the Salt Lake Valley, roughly 15 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City on I-15 and close to exit 303 (4500 South). If you cannot come to us, we handle consultations by phone or video and can meet injured clients at home or at the hospital.

Salt Lake City's Most Dangerous Roads, By the Numbers

Salt Lake City is Utah's biggest injury market for a reason: it carries the heaviest traffic in the state, and its wide arterial streets are where serious injuries concentrate. The numbers below come from state and city sources, not marketing copy.

• 281 people were killed on Utah roads in 2024, and one third of those deaths were vulnerable road users: pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists, according to the Utah Department of Transportation and Department of Public Safety.
• Salt Lake County recorded 68 motor vehicle deaths in 2023, including 22 pedestrian deaths, the most of any Utah county, per NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data.
• Salt Lake City was Utah's first Vision Zero city. In January 2023 the city committed to eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2035, a goal announced on SLC.gov. The city's Vision Zero program maps a High Injury Network of streets where crashes cluster.
• Fatalities are running ahead of last year. Street-safety group Sweet Streets counted 9 traffic deaths and 15 injuries in Salt Lake City in just the first half of 2025, compared with 10 deaths in all of 2024, in its July 2025 Vision Zero update.
• The same corridors come up again and again. Sweet Streets names Redwood Road, State Street, 800 South, 700 East, and 900 West as the biggest offenders among the city's high-injury streets. Reporting compiled by Building Salt Lake counted at least five people killed on Redwood Road since 2021, and the Salt Lake City Police Department investigated a deadly October 2024 crash on 700 East in which a driver lost control, struck a parked car, and killed a woman on the sidewalk.

What this means for your case: crashes on State Street, Redwood Road, North Temple, 700 East, and the I-15 and I-80 corridors are common enough that insurers treat them as routine files. They are not routine to you. A local attorney who knows these corridors, the crash patterns on them, and the city's own safety data can use that record to prove how and why your crash happened.

Where Injured People in Salt Lake City Get Treated, and Where Cases Get Filed

Seriously injured crash victims in Salt Lake City are typically transported to one of two Level I trauma centers. University of Utah Hospital operates the state's first American College of Surgeons verified Level I trauma center, serving the entire Mountain West. Intermountain Medical Center, home to the largest and busiest trauma center in the state, is the other Level I trauma center and sits in Murray, minutes from our office. We regularly work with clients treated at both, and we know how to gather records, billing, and provider statements from each system.

If your case has to be filed, it will almost always be filed in Utah's Third District Court at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse, 450 South State Street in downtown Salt Lake City. Our attorneys litigate there. Most cases settle before trial, but insurers pay more when they know your lawyer will actually file and try the case.

Utah Injury Law Basics That Shape Salt Lake City Cases

Three Utah rules shape almost every injury claim we handle in Salt Lake City:

• No-fault insurance and the $3,000 threshold. Utah is a no-fault state. Your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage pays your first medical bills regardless of fault. You can step outside the no-fault system and sue the at-fault driver once your medical expenses exceed $3,000 or you suffer a qualifying serious injury such as a bone fracture, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement, under Utah Code 31A-22-309.
• Deadlines. Most Utah personal injury lawsuits must be filed within four years under Utah Code 78B-2-307. Wrongful death claims have only two years. Claims against a government entity, common on state-owned roads like State Street and Redwood Road, require a formal notice of claim within one year.
• Modified comparative fault. Utah reduces your recovery by your percentage of fault and bars recovery entirely if you are 50 percent or more at fault, under Utah Code 78B-5-818. Insurers know this and push fault onto victims. Do not accept an adjuster's fault assessment without talking to a lawyer.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Salt Lake City

Car Accidents

Car crashes are the highest-volume injury case in Salt Lake City, from rear-end collisions on I-15 and I-80 to intersection crashes on State Street and 700 East. We handle the no-fault PIP process, prove liability with crash reports, camera footage, and witness statements, and pursue the at-fault driver's insurer for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering once your claim crosses Utah's serious injury threshold. If a Salt Lake City car accident left you injured, start with a free case review. Learn more about how we handle these cases statewide on our Utah car accident lawyer page.

Truck Accidents

Salt Lake City is the freight crossroads of the Intermountain West. I-15, I-80, and I-215 converge here, and heavy truck traffic feeds the warehouse corridors on the city's west side. Commercial truck cases involve federal safety regulations, driver logs, and corporate defendants with rapid-response legal teams, so evidence needs to be preserved fast. Our Utah truck accident lawyers send preservation letters early, obtain black-box data, and identify every liable party, including carriers and brokers. Read more about truck accident claims in Salt Lake City.

Motorcycle Accidents

Utah recorded 53 motorcycle deaths in 2024, a 15-year high, according to UDOT. Riders in Salt Lake City face left-turning drivers on the valley's wide arterials and high-speed traffic on the canyon and freeway routes. Bias against riders is real: adjusters often assume the motorcyclist was speeding. Our Utah motorcycle accident lawyers counter that bias with physical evidence and reconstruction. See our Salt Lake City motorcycle accident page for local specifics.

Pedestrian Accidents

Salt Lake County recorded 22 pedestrian deaths in 2023, per NHTSA data, and the city's own Vision Zero program exists largely because people keep getting hit on streets like State Street, Redwood Road, 800 South, and 900 West. Pedestrians hit by cars usually suffer severe injuries, and the at-fault driver's insurer will look for any reason to blame the person on foot. Our Utah pedestrian accident attorneys build these cases with crosswalk timing data, signal records, and witness canvassing. More on pedestrian accident claims in Salt Lake City.

Slip and Fall Injuries

Snow and ice make winter falls a fact of life in Salt Lake City, and property owners who ignore icy walkways, broken stairs, or wet floors can be held liable. Premises cases turn on notice: proving the owner knew or should have known about the hazard. That takes fast evidence work, incident reports, maintenance logs, and camera footage before it is overwritten. Our Utah slip and fall attorneys handle falls at stores, apartment complexes, hotels, and commercial properties throughout the Salt Lake Valley.

Wrongful Death

When a crash or other negligence takes a life, Utah law lets specific surviving family members pursue a wrongful death claim for financial losses and the loss of love, companionship, and support. These cases carry a shorter deadline than ordinary injury claims: two years in most cases, and one year for the notice requirement when a government entity is involved. Our Utah wrongful death lawyers handle these cases with the care they demand, so families can grieve while we deal with insurers and the courts.

Why Salt Lake City Injury Victims Choose BAM Injury Law

BAM Injury Law is a Utah firm built around personal injury, not a general practice that dabbles in it. Kigan I. Martineau and Dan Benzion lead a team that handles injury claims across the Wasatch Front from our Murray headquarters, 15 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. You get a lawyer who knows the local insurers, the Third District Court, and the medical providers your recovery depends on.

• No fee unless we win. Every case is contingency-based, and consultations are free.
• Direct attorney contact. You talk to your lawyer, not just a case manager.
• Local record. Our Murray office has earned more than 220 Google reviews as of June 2026.
• We come to you. Home and hospital visits across the Salt Lake Valley.

Last reviewed by Kigan I. Martineau, Utah personal injury attorney, on July 11, 2026.

Salt Lake City Personal Injury FAQ

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Salt Lake City?

Most Utah personal injury lawsuits must be filed within four years of the injury under Utah Code 78B-2-307. Wrongful death claims must be filed within two years. If a government entity is involved, for example a crash caused by a dangerous condition on a state-owned road, you must serve a notice of claim within one year. Some claims carry shorter deadlines, so have a lawyer confirm the deadline that applies to your specific case as early as possible.

Does Utah's no-fault insurance law apply to my Salt Lake City car accident?

Yes. Utah is a no-fault state, so your own Personal Injury Protection coverage pays your initial medical bills up to your policy limit, which is at least $3,000. Once your medical expenses exceed $3,000, or you suffer a qualifying serious injury such as a bone fracture, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement, Utah Code 31A-22-309 lets you bring a liability claim against the at-fault driver for your full damages, including pain and suffering.

What if I was partly at fault for my accident?

You can still recover as long as you were less than 50 percent at fault. Utah follows a modified comparative negligence rule under Utah Code 78B-5-818: your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, and recovery is barred entirely at 50 percent or more. Insurance adjusters use this rule aggressively, so do not accept an insurer's version of fault without independent review of the evidence.

How much is my Salt Lake City personal injury case worth?

Case value depends on your medical bills, future treatment needs, lost income, the permanence of your injuries, and how clearly fault can be proven. No honest lawyer can quote a number before reviewing your records. We explain the factors in detail in our guide, How Much Is a Utah Personal Injury Case Worth, and we will give you a straight assessment of your own claim in a free consultation.

Can I settle with the insurance company without a lawyer?

You can, but early offers are usually calculated before the full extent of your injuries is known, and signing a release ends your claim permanently. Insurers resolve unrepresented claims quickly because it saves them money, not because it is good for you. At minimum, get a free consultation before signing anything. If we do not believe we can add value to your case, we will tell you.

Where would my personal injury lawsuit be filed in Salt Lake City?

Personal injury lawsuits arising in Salt Lake City are filed in Utah's Third Judicial District Court, which sits at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse, 450 South State Street in downtown Salt Lake City. Most claims settle before a lawsuit is ever filed, but filing in the Third District is often the step that moves a stalled insurance negotiation.

Talk to a Salt Lake City Personal Injury Lawyer for Free

Evidence disappears, witnesses move, and the legal deadlines above do not pause while you recover. Call BAM Injury Law at (801) 839-5652 for a free, no-obligation consultation, or request your free case review online. We serve all of Salt Lake City from our Murray headquarters, we come to you when needed, and you pay nothing unless we win your case.