4 Different Types of Injury Claims We Can Help With

A personal injury claim is a civil motion one or more people can file against another party, one that has wronged them in a way resulting in personal injury.

There are many types of personal injury claims in Utah, and all of them have one thing in common: you, the plaintiff, seeking justice for yourself (and, potentially, anybody else who would have become a victim after you). 

Not sure if your case qualifies? If you’ve been injured and haven’t done anything wrong, you might be able to win. Below are only a few of the standard types of injury claims Utah courts see regularly. If you still have questions about your own circumstances, we’re happy to help you figure things out.

The Most Common Types of Personal Injury Cases

There are many reasons to hire a lawyer in Utah for personal injury. Instead of waxing poetic, we’re going to cut straight to the chase.

As long as you file your motion before Utah’s statute of limitations has elapsed (four years for accidents, and much longer for things like crimes of a sexual nature), you can seek retribution for any of these types of injury claims:

• Vehicle accidents, including city-owned vehicles like buses and commercial vehicles like large trucks
• Workplace injuries
• Pedestrian accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Birth injuries
• Wrongful death
• Elder abuse in nursing homes and concerning at-home care
• Liability claims for things like slip and fall accidents
• Sexual abuse and assault

It’s a long list, but it’s far from comprehensive. If you don’t see your case here, give us a call for a free consultation to explore the full details of what you stand to gain.

Nearly all these broader categories of types of personal injury cases contain relevant subtypes—below, we break a few down into key areas.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Of all the types of personal injury cases on this list, vehicle accidents are probably the most common. If you’re involved in a car accident in any capacity, you’ve got rights that stand.

Medical Malpractice

Abuse, negligence, and other forms of malpractice in a medical context are also covered under Utah personal injury law. Some common types of injury claims include incorrect diagnosis, injuries incurred during surgery, and the failure to address a small problem that later develops into something much worse.

Workplace Accident

If you’re injured or assaulted on the clock, you’ll be able to capitalize on one of the most important pillars of our legal system: the Workers’ Compensation Act. Through this provision, you’ll be able to access disability benefits, both temporary and permanent. You’ll also be protected from retaliation against you on the part of your employer.

Wrongful Death

Wrongful death is one of the broadest categories among the types of personal injury cases covered here—you might be entitled if you’ve been impacted by a death resulting from many of the cases mentioned above, including medical malpractice and car accidents. Perpetrators and purveyors of construction accidents, airplane crashes, defective products, and dangerous oversights must all answer to the law.

We Can Handle All Types of Injury Claims in Utah

If you’ve been injured, you’re not alone. Our firm specializes in any of the types of injury claims you see here, and more. Chances are, we can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Don’t hesitate—if you’re concerned, the time to call is now for a free consultation. The sooner we get involved, the more likely we’ll be able to help you, no matter what type of personal injury case you’re dealing with.