Personal Injury Lawyer – Salt Lake City & Utah

Utah Personal Injury Lawyer

Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer in Utah?

Every day, people are injured due to negligence — in car crashes, construction accidents, defective products, medical mistakes, and workplace catastrophes. When injuries are serious, the aftermath can be overwhelming: mounting medical bills, lost income, physical pain, emotional trauma, and uncertainty about your legal rights.



At Mortensen & Milne, we help people just like you — whether you live in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, St. George, or anywhere in Utah. Our firm has decades of experience handling high‑stakes personal injury cases with true trial strength. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial, giving you the best chance at maximum compensation.

What Is Personal Injury Law?

Personal injury law allows injured individuals to seek compensation when another person or entity’s negligence causes harm. This includes:


  • Auto and truck crashes
  • Workplace and industrial accidents
  • Defective medical devices
  • Dangerous products
  • Medical negligence
  • Insurance company bad faith
  • Institutional abuse


If negligence or wrongdoing caused your injury, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost income, future care, pain and suffering, and more.

Our Core Personal Injury Practice Areas in Utah

Below are key areas where we provide trial‑tested legal advocacy. Click each to learn more:

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Wrongful Death

Compassionate representation when a loved one is killed due to negligence.

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Truck & Commercial Vehicle Accidents

High‑stakes cases against major carriers and insurers.

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Product Liability

Holding manufacturers accountable for dangerous products.

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Catastrophic Injuries

For life‑altering harm such as brain, spinal cord, or burn injuries.

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Medical Device Injuries

Defective medical products that cause injury or death.

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Medical Malpractice

Legal recourse for serious medical errors and negligence.

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Aviation Accidents

Complex federal and state aviation disaster litigation.

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Labor, Mining & Industrial Accidents

Serious injuries from dangerous work environments.

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Bad Faith Insurance

When insurers unfairly deny or underpay valid claims.

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Youth Treatment Center Abuse

Representation for survivors of institutional abuse.

Why Choose Mortensen & Milne for Your Utah Injury Case

Proven Record of Results

We’ve secured multi‑million‑dollar verdicts and settlements across a wide range of personal injury matters — including record outcomes in wrongful death and product liability.

Over 100 Years of Combined Trial Experience

Our attorneys are seasoned litigators with decades of courtroom knowledge and strategic depth.

Trial‑Focused Approach

We prepare every case to be heard by a judge or jury — even if settlement is the final outcome. This approach increases leverage and often leads to stronger compensation for clients.

Salt Lake City Based, Serving All of Utah

While based in downtown Salt Lake City, we represent clients across the state and beyond — from Ogden to St. George.

What You Can Recover in a Personal Injury Claim

If you’re injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to:


  • Current and future medical costs
  • Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
  • Rehabilitation and long‑term care
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Wrongful death damages (when applicable)


Our attorneys work with medical, economic, and vocational experts to fully value your claim.

Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury in Utah

Got a question? We’re here to help.

  • Do I need a lawyer for my injury case?

    In Utah, claims are typically brought by surviving family members or the personal representative of the estate. We explain your rights clearly and guide you through each step.

  • How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Utah?

    Insurance companies are legally obligated to honor valid claims — but not all do. Bad faith refers to an insurer’s unfair or deceptive tactics to delay, underpay, or deny legitimate claims. These actions cause real financial harm to individuals already facing crisis or loss.


    Our Salt Lake City bad faith insurance lawyers represent clients whose claims have been unfairly handled, helping them recover not only the benefits they were denied — but also additional damages for the insurer’s misconduct.


    Common Examples of Bad Faith Practices Include:

    • Unreasonably denying or delaying payment
    • Misinterpreting policy language to avoid liability
    • Refusing to settle valid claims
    • Using fraudulent, deceptive, or coercive tactics

  • What if the injury was partly my fault?

    Utah follows comparative negligence rules. You may still recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault.


     → Speak with an injury lawyer for guidance

  • What compensation can I get?

    Compensation varies based on injury severity, liability, and long‑term impact.


     → Request a free case evaluation

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Get the Legal Support You Deserve

If you’re facing the aftermath of a serious injury, don’t go it alone. Mortensen & Milne offers experienced, compassionate, and trial‑ready representation.