Walking to work, crossing a street or moving through a parking lot should not leave you facing medical treatment, lost income and an insurance investigation alone.
Nuttall Brown & Coutts represents people injured in Utah pedestrian accidents. From our Cottonwood Heights office, an attorney handles accepted cases from beginning to end, investigating responsibility and helping document what the injury has changed.
Call (801) 255-2102 for a free case review. You pay no attorney fee unless we recover for you.
A pedestrian claim begins with the circumstances
The investigation may involve a marked crosswalk, an intersection, a turning vehicle, a driveway or a parking lot. Important questions can include:
- Where were the pedestrian and vehicle before impact?
- Which traffic or pedestrian signals applied?
- Was the driver turning, backing up or entering the roadway?
- What could each person see?
- Were lighting, obstructions or road conditions relevant?
- Did witnesses or cameras capture the collision?
Utah law gives drivers and pedestrians specific duties. Crosswalk rules matter, but a claim still requires a careful examination of the circumstances.
What if I was outside a marked crosswalk?
That fact alone does not answer every question about the claim.
The location, applicable rules, visibility, vehicle movement and conduct of the people involved all need to be considered. If an insurer has already blamed you, tell us what it said. An initial allegation should not replace an investigation.
Evidence worth preserving
If you or someone helping you can safely do so, keep:
- The investigating agency’s name and report number.
- Witness names and contact information.
- Photographs of the crossing, signals, lighting and surrounding area.
- Information about nearby businesses or residences that may have video.
- Clothing and personal belongings damaged in the collision.
- Medical records, bills and documentation of missed work.
Video may be overwritten, and the scene can change. You do not need to wait for the completed police report before contacting an attorney.
Which insurance may apply?
A pedestrian injury can raise questions about the driver’s liability insurance and other potentially applicable coverage. A hit-and-run collision or an uninsured driver may require a different review.
Medical payments, policy conditions, limits and reimbursement obligations depend on the circumstances. We can discuss the coverage questions without assuming that every pedestrian accident follows the same insurance path.
Some claims require additional attention to deadlines
If a government vehicle, public entity or allegedly unsafe public property may be involved, separate notice requirements can apply.
A police report or conversation with an adjuster does not necessarily satisfy those requirements. Call promptly so an attorney can review the parties and relevant dates.
We look at the injury’s practical consequences
Depending on the facts and applicable law, a claim may address medical care, rehabilitation, lost income, future care needs, pain and lasting limitations.
For someone on foot, an injury can also change basic independence: getting to work, shopping, using stairs or caring for children. Tell your providers and attorney about those changes so they can be properly understood and documented.
Start with a conversation
For 40+ years, our firm has helped injured people with personal injury claims. We serve clients throughout Utah from our Cottonwood Heights office.
Call (801) 255-2102 for a free case review. Our call service answers 24/7, and an attorney reviews your inquiry.
You pay no attorney fee unless we recover for you. Ask us how case costs are handled under your fee agreement.
