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Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Cottonwood Heights personal injury lawyer, at the canyon mouth.
From I-215 and Fort Union Boulevard to Wasatch Boulevard and Big Cottonwood Canyon, Cottonwood Heights has city and mountain driving in one place. Our Draper office is about 15 minutes away.
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- Office in Draper
Now Injury Law represents people hurt in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. Our Draper office is about 7 miles (roughly 15 minutes) from Cottonwood Heights. 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 |
City streets meet canyon roads
Cottonwood Heights sits on the east bench at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon. I-215 runs along its northern edge, and Fort Union Boulevard, 3000 East and Highland Drive carry local traffic. Wasatch Boulevard and Big Cottonwood Canyon Road (SR-190) bring ski and recreation traffic toward Brighton and Solitude, with steep grades, curves, and winter snow and ice.
Canyon crashes often involve questions about speed for conditions, traction devices, tire chains and road maintenance. Downhill and uphill traffic, cyclists in summer, and parking along the canyon road all add risk.
Recreation injuries
Not every injury here is a car crash. Slips on icy business or HOA walkways, cycling collisions on Wasatch Boulevard and other recreational injuries may involve a property owner’s or a driver’s insurance. Whether there is a claim depends on what the other party knew and did. Some recreational activities involve signed releases, so bring any paperwork you signed when you talk to us.
Cottonwood Heights has its own police department, so a city crash report will usually come from them. Canyon roads may involve other agencies.
How we approach canyon cases
Canyon crashes often turn on details that disappear quickly: road conditions at the time, plow and closure records, the vehicles’ tires and equipment, and photos of the scene. We move quickly to collect what we can and to identify every insurance policy involved. Because our office is about 15 minutes away, we can see a location ourselves when it helps.
What the law means for your claim
Utah generally allows four years to file a negligence claim (Utah Code § 78B-2-307), two years for wrongful death (§ 78B-2-304), and only one year to file a notice of claim when a government entity is involved (§ 63G-7-402). Under Utah’s modified comparative fault rule, you can recover only if the other side’s fault exceeds yours, and your recovery is reduced by your share (§ 78B-5-818). At 50% you recover nothing.
If a Cottonwood Heights case has to be filed, it goes to the Third Judicial District Court, which hears Salt Lake County cases at the Matheson Courthouse (450 S State St) and the West Jordan courthouse (8080 S Redwood Rd). Most claims settle without a trial, but we build every file so it is ready if one is needed.
Practice Areas
Cases we handle in Cottonwood Heights
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
I crashed on an icy canyon road. Do I have a claim?
It depends on what each driver did in those conditions. Under Utah law you can recover if the other side’s fault exceeds yours, reduced by your share.
I signed a waiver for an activity. Is my claim over?
Not necessarily. The wording and the facts matter. Bring the document and we will review it at no cost.
How far is your office?
About 7 miles, roughly 15 minutes without traffic.
What does it cost to talk to you?
Nothing. We work on contingency: no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you.
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 Cottonwood Heights. The first conversation is free and confidential.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Contacting us does not create an attorney–client relationship.