You’re crossing the street, heading to work, or walking home from the store, and in a split second, everything changes. A car hits you. Time slows down. Pain kicks in. Suddenly, you’re no longer thinking about your plans for the day. You’re wondering if you’ll walk again, how you’ll pay the hospital bills, and whether the driver will be held accountable.
If you’ve been hit by a car while walking in Utah, you’re not alone, and you’re not powerless.
At Flickinger Boulton Robson-Weeks, we help injured pedestrians fight back against negligent drivers, stubborn insurance companies, and a system that doesn’t always treat victims fairly. A pedestrian accident can turn your world upside down, but with the right legal team, you can begin to rebuild your life.
Here’s how a Utah pedestrian accident lawyer can make all the difference in how your case is handled.
1. We Know Utah Pedestrian Laws and How to Prove Fault
In Utah, pedestrians have rights. But that doesn’t mean the law automatically sides with you after an accident.
Drivers are required to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, school zones, and intersections. But proving that the driver failed to do so (and that their negligence caused your injuries) requires evidence, strategy, and legal skill.
A pedestrian accident lawyer will:
- Investigate the crash scene
- Interview witnesses
- Collect video footage (from traffic cameras, nearby businesses, or doorbell cams)
- Analyze police reports and crash data
- Work with accident reconstruction experts if needed
Even if the driver claims you “came out of nowhere,” an experienced attorney can build a strong case that tells the real story, your story.
2. We Fight for Full Compensation, Not Just What the Insurance Offers
Pedestrian injuries tend to be serious. Unlike car accident victims, you had no seatbelt, no airbags, and no protection at all. That means your injuries may include:
- Broken bones
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Internal bleeding
- Facial fractures or disfigurement
- Emotional trauma and PTSD
These injuries often require surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and long-term care. You may be out of work for weeks or unable to return at all.
The insurance company might offer you a quick settlement, hoping you’ll take the money and move on. But that offer usually doesn’t come close to covering what you’ve lost or what you’ll continue to face in the future.
At Flickinger Boulton Robson Weeks, we calculate the full impact of your injuries, including:
- Past and future medical bills
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
Then, we fight for every dollar you’re entitled to. And we don’t back down.
3. We Protect You From Insurance Company Tactics
Insurance adjusters may seem polite, but make no mistake: they are not on your side. Their job is to save money, not to make sure you’re fairly compensated.
They may try to:
- Blame you for the accident
- Say you “weren’t in a crosswalk.”
- Claim your injuries aren’t that serious
- Use your own words against you in a recorded statement
- Pressure you to settle before you know the full extent of your injuries
We’ve seen it all, and we know how to stop it. When you hire us, we handle all communication with the insurance company so you don’t have to. No stress. No traps. Just protection and peace of mind.
4. We Help You Focus on Healing While We Handle the Legal Work
After a pedestrian accident, your priority should be recovery, not paperwork, phone calls, or fighting with insurance adjusters. That’s our job.
We take the burden off your shoulders by:
- Managing deadlines and legal filings
- Gathering evidence
- Negotiating with insurers
- Coordinating with doctors and medical experts
- Preparing your case for trial, if necessary
You deserve time to heal physically and emotionally. We’ll take care of the legal battle while you focus on getting better.
5. We Work on a Contingency Fee; You Pay Nothing Unless We Win
We believe everyone deserves access to justice, no matter their financial situation. That’s why we offer:
- A free first consultation
- No upfront fees as a general policy
- No payment unless we win your case
When you call Flickinger Boulton Robson-Weeks, you get experienced attorneys who are committed to your case and your recovery from day one.
6. Even If You Were Partially at Fault, You May Still Have a Case
Utah follows a modified comparative negligence rule. That means even if you were partially responsible for the accident (for example, crossing outside of a crosswalk), you may still be entitled to compensation as long as you were less than 50% at fault.
A skilled attorney can argue for a fair allocation of fault and make sure you aren’t unfairly blamed for something you didn’t cause.
7. Time Matters, Don’t Wait to Call
In Utah, you generally have four years from the date of a pedestrian accident to file a personal injury claim. But waiting can hurt your case.
- Evidence disappears
- Witnesses forget what they saw
- Surveillance footage is erased
- The insurance company gains the upper hand
The sooner you contact a pedestrian accident lawyer, the better your chances of building a strong case and getting the compensation you need.
Contact a Flickinger Boulton Robson Weeks Utah Car Accident Lawyer Today
If you’ve been hit while walking in Utah, don’t face this alone. Let us help you fight back with skill, compassion, and relentless dedication to your recovery.
Call us today at 801-500-4000 for a free consultation. We’ll listen to your story, answer your questions, and help you take the next step with confidence.
