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- Office in Draper
Now Injury Law represents people hurt in West Jordan, Utah. Our Draper office is about 7 miles (roughly 15 minutes) from West Jordan City Hall. Free consultation — you owe nothing unless we win. Most Utah injury claims must be filed within four years, and claims against a government entity need written notice within one year. Se habla español.
Key facts
| Filing deadline (most injury claims) | 4 years | Utah Code § 78B-2-307 |
|---|---|---|
| Wrongful death | 2 years | Utah Code § 78B-2-304 |
| Claims against a government entity | Written notice of claim within 1 year | Utah Code § 63G-7-402 |
| Shared fault | Modified comparative fault: no recovery at 50% or more | Utah Code § 78B-5-818 |
| Car crashes: suing for pain and suffering | Generally needs over $3,000 in medical expenses or a listed injury (e.g. fracture, permanent impairment) | Utah Code § 31A-22-309 |
| Utah office | 11629 S 700 E, Ste 202, Draper, Utah 84020 · (385) 378-1709 | |
| Fee | Free consultation — you owe nothing unless we win | |
| Language | Se habla español (bilingual case managers) | |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
West Jordan’s major corridors
West Jordan grew fast around a handful of big roads. Bangerter Highway (SR-154) runs north–south through the city, and UDOT has converted many of its signalized intersections to freeway-style interchanges. Construction zones, new ramp patterns, and drivers adjusting to them are recurring factors in crashes. Redwood Road, 7800 South, and 9000 South carry dense commercial and commuter traffic, while the Mountain View Corridor (SR-85) on the west side brings higher-speed traffic through growing neighborhoods.
Common crash patterns on these roads include rear-end collisions at signals, left-turn crashes across multiple lanes, and merging collisions near new interchanges. In a construction zone, a crash can also raise questions about signage and lane design. These questions take time to investigate, so it helps to start early.
The courthouse is in town
West Jordan hosts the Third Judicial District Court’s West Jordan courthouse at 8080 S Redwood Road, which hears many south-valley civil cases. Next door, the West Jordan Justice Court (8040 S Redwood Rd) handles small claims. Most serious injury claims are far larger than small-claims limits, and most settle without trial, but having the courthouse nearby is convenient when filings or hearings are needed.
Utah law and your West Jordan claim
You generally have four years to file a negligence claim in Utah (Utah Code § 78B-2-307). Under Utah’s modified comparative fault rule (§ 78B-5-818), your recovery drops by your share of fault and is barred at 50%. In left-turn and lane-change crashes, both drivers often claim the other was at fault, so photos, vehicle damage, and any available video become the deciding evidence.
If a city vehicle or road maintenance is involved, Utah’s Governmental Immunity Act requires a written notice of claim on a much shorter timeline. Call us before that window closes.
After an accident in West Jordan
Jordan Valley Medical Center is in West Jordan, and urgent care clinics line Redwood Road and Bangerter. Seeing a provider promptly protects both your health and your claim. Utah’s PIP coverage on your own policy pays a portion of early medical bills regardless of fault.
At the scene, photograph lane markings and any construction signage, because work zones change quickly and the scene may look different next week. Collect witness contact details, and keep track of missed work from day one.
What working with us looks like
We get the police report (West Jordan Police or Utah Highway Patrol, depending on the road), request available video, help you get treatment, and handle the insurers. Your case manager calls you with updates before you have to ask, and every offer comes with the math laid out.
Practice Areas
Cases we handle in West Jordan
If you’re not sure whether you have a case, call anyway. The first conversation is free.
Car Accidents
Truck & Commercial Vehicles
Motorcycle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Rideshare Accidents
Slip & Fall Injuries
Dog Bites
Brain Injury
Serious Injury Claims
Wrongful Death
Questions
Frequently asked
My crash happened in a Bangerter construction zone. Does that change anything?
It can. Construction zones may involve signage or lane-design questions in addition to driver fault. We review the scene and the records.
Can I handle my case in small claims court?
Small claims has a dollar cap and is meant for minor disputes. Most injury claims with ongoing treatment are worth evaluating with a lawyer first, at no cost.
How far is your office from West Jordan?
About 7 miles, roughly 15 minutes without traffic.
Do you have Spanish-speaking staff?
Yes. Se habla español.
Contact
Time matters in injury cases
Evidence disappears, deadlines run, and adjusters move fast. Our Draper office is about 7 miles (roughly 15 minutes) from West Jordan City Hall. The first conversation is free and confidential.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Contacting us does not create an attorney–client relationship.