Utah Personal Injury Settlement Timeline Without Lawsuit

INJURY

REPORT

Report your injury to police, business owner, employer, property owner.

EMERGENCY ROOM OR INSTACARE TREATMENT

Seek emergency medical treatment as soon as possible.

RETAIN ATTORNEY

Retain a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

CONTINUE MEDICAL TREATMENT

Continue receiving medical treatment as directed.

ATTORNEY OPENS INSURANCE CLAIMS

Your attorney will open claims with the insurance companies.

REPRESENTATION LETTERS

Your attorney will send third-parties representation letters.

RENTAL CAR

Your attorney will assist getting you a rental car if you have rental car coverage on your insurance policy.

PROPERTY DAMAGE

Your attorney will work with the insurance company to process your property damage claim.

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

Your attorney will process household services claims.

LOST WAGES

Your attorney will process lost wages claims.

INVESTIGATE AND RESEARCH

Your attorney will investigate your claim and conduct necessary legal and other research.

FINISH TREATMENT

Meet with your case manager and/or attorney upon completing treatment.

DEMAND

Your attorney will make settlement demands to the insurance companies.

SETTLEMENT

Your attorney will attempt to negotiate a settlement with the insurance company.

MEDIATION

If your attorney is unable to negotiate an acceptable settlement, the parties may agree to mediation to attempt to settle the claim.

If the claim is still not resolved, you and your attorney may decide to file a lawsuit (see the lawsuit timeline).

PAY BILLS

After your case resolves, you may ask your attorney to negotiate and/or pay any of your outstanding medical or other bills relating to the accident.

DISBURSEMENT

Your attorney will disburse funds to you, bringing your case to a conclusion.