Frequently Asked Questions*

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1. Who pays for my initial medical bills if I am involved in a car accident? The first $3,000 of your medical bills will normally be paid under your own insurance coverage, regardless of who caused the accident. Under Utah law, most vehicles are required to have Personal Injury Protection Coverage. The Utah minimum amount of this coverage is $3,000. These are no-fault benefits, which means your insurance will pay these without regard to who is at-fault for the accident. To see who pays for additional medical bills, see additional answers below or contact us.
2. Do I need to have a certain amount of medical bills in Utah to make a claim for my pain and suffering (General damages)? In most situations, you do need to have at least $3,000 worth of medical bills in Utah to make a claim for pain and suffering (General damages), however, there are some exceptions. Feel free to contact us to see if you meet one of the exceptions.
3. Can I get a new lawyer or law firm on my case even though I already retained a lawyer? Yes, you are almost always permitted to change lawyers on your personal injury case. Even if you are not at the point of wanting to change lawyers, feel free to contact us for a second opinion on how your case is proceeding. 
4. Will it cost me more to change lawyers or law firms on my case? Not with our firm and not typically. For personal injury cases, most second lawyers or law firms will honor the same contingency fee agreement that was agreed upon with the orginal lawyer. Even though the second lawyer may be required to split some of thier fee with the first lawyer for their work, this amount does not come from the client. Even in these situations of fee splitting, we are happy to represent you. Please contact us for more details.

*This web site is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail.