If you were hit by a car while walking in Sandy, Midvale, or anywhere in the south valley, Robert J. DeBry & Associates represents injured pedestrians from our Sandy office at 45 West Sego Lily Drive Suite 401, Sandy, UT 84070. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Call 801-888-8888 for a free consultation.
Pedestrian accidents often result in severe injuries because pedestrians have no protection against vehicle impact forces. Broken bones, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and neck injuries are common, and many pedestrian accident victims face months or years of ongoing treatment. Below you will find information about Utah pedestrian accident law, where accidents happen most often in the south valley, and what steps to take after a pedestrian crash.
Robert J. DeBry & Associates has served Utah since 1981. Our Sandy office puts us in the heart of the south valley, where we represent injured pedestrians dealing with medical bills, lost wages, and pressure from insurance companies.
Pedestrian accident cases often involve unique issues like right-of-way and crosswalk laws. An experienced pedestrian accident lawyer understands how to gather evidence, work with accident reconstruction experts, and negotiate with insurers who try to minimize what they owe. Our legal team handles the investigation and claim process so you can focus on medical treatment and recovery.
Seek immediate medical attention after a pedestrian accident. Report the accident to law enforcement for an official record. Document the accident scene with photos, witness information, and details about where the accident occurred and the surrounding circumstances. Avoid speaking with insurance companies without legal advice, and contact a pedestrian accident attorney as soon as possible.
Our Sandy office is located at 45 West Sego Lily Drive Suite 401, Sandy, UT 84070. We are easy to reach from anywhere in Salt Lake County, and we travel to clients who cannot come to us because of serious injuries.
To schedule a free case evaluation, call 801-888-8888 or use the contact form on this page. It is important to bring relevant documentation to your consultation meeting, including any police reports, medical records, photos of the accident scene, and correspondence from insurance companies, because an injury attorney can use these materials to evaluate the claim early. Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, so there is no upfront cost to you.
When selecting an attorney, consider whether the personal injury attorney has trial experience and proven success in similar cases. Good communication is crucial in an attorney-client relationship. You should verify how many pedestrian accident cases the attorney has handled before hiring representation.
Many pedestrian accidents in Sandy and neighboring cities happen along busy corridors where high vehicle speeds meet heavy foot traffic. Pedestrian accidents frequently occur at night and outside intersections, making certain areas particularly dangerous.
State Street runs through Sandy and Midvale as one of the most heavily traveled arterials in the south valley. Speed, volume, and frequent driveway access points create hazardous conditions for anyone crossing on foot, especially when drivers are not paying attention at busy entrances and exits. According to the Utah Highway Safety Office, between 2020 and 2024, Utah had 4,477 pedestrian-involved crashes, 219 of which were fatal. Pedestrians accounted for 15 percent of all traffic fatalities in Utah over that period.
Sandy’s Downtown Transportation Master Plan identified heavy crosswalk signal actuations along 9000 South, suggesting high pedestrian crossing volumes and elevated crash risk. The plan also flagged intersections where accidents frequently occur, including Centennial Parkway and 10080 South, Mall Ring Road and 10450 South, and Beetdigger Boulevard. Three of the six pedestrian fatalities documented in the downtown study area occurred in downtown Sandy. Over half of pedestrian incidents in downtown Sandy happened after dark, pointing to visibility and road design as significant factors.
Transit station crossings near TRAX and FrontRunner stops in Sandy and Midvale create additional risk. Research has indicated that far-side transit stops, where pedestrians must cross the roadway after exiting, present greater safety challenges than near-side stops. These crossings deserve extra caution, particularly during evening commute hours.
School zones along major arterials see concentrated pedestrian activity during pickup and drop-off times. Under Utah Code section 41-6a-1002, drivers approaching a school crosswalk when a pedestrian occupies it must come to a complete stop. A negligent driver who fails to stop in a school zone can face both criminal penalties and civil liability for any injuries caused.
Utah law provides several important protections for injured pedestrians and also imposes responsibilities on both drivers and people on foot.
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks under Utah law. Utah Code section 41-6a-1002 requires a driver to yield whenever a pedestrian is on the same half of the roadway as the vehicle, or is approaching closely enough from the opposite half to be in danger. A driver who fails to yield and strikes a pedestrian can be held liable for resulting physical injuries.
Pedestrians also have responsibilities. Under Utah Code section 41-6a-1003, a pedestrian crossing outside a marked crosswalk or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection must yield the right-of-way to vehicles. Pedestrians must obey traffic signals and pedestrian control devices, and diagonal crossing is prohibited unless a traffic device specifically allows it.
Utah follows a modified comparative negligence standard. A jury may assign a fault percentage to each party. Under Utah Code section 78B-5-818, an injured person can recover damages as long as their fault does not equal or exceed that of the defendant. If you are 50 percent or more at fault, you cannot recover damages. If you are less than 50 percent at fault, you may still recover, but your compensation is reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
Evidence like police reports and witness statements help identify responsible parties and determine fault. Investigations in pedestrian accident cases may rely on evidence like surveillance camera footage and witness accounts. Attorneys gather evidence to support pedestrian accident claims and help document the full impact of accidents on the injured person’s life.
Utah’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims is four years from the date of injury under Utah Code section 78B-2-307. Most personal injury lawsuits in Utah must be filed within four years. Wrongful death claims in Utah have a two-year filing deadline. Claims against government entities require a notice of claim within one year. Missing these deadlines generally prevents you from pursuing compensation through the courts.
Utah law allows compensation for economic and non-economic losses:
Lawyers help clients pursue compensation while dealing with insurance companies and protecting victims from insurance company tactics. Insurance companies often make early settlement offers after accidents, and those offers frequently undervalue the true cost of severe injuries that require long-term medical care.
Robert J. DeBry & Associates has a physical office in Sandy, which means we know these roads, intersections, and the local courts. Our personal injury lawyers handle pedestrian accident claims alongside related practice areas including car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, construction accidents, workplace injuries, and premises liability cases.
Lawyers help injury victims document the full impact of the crash and their losses. We work with medical professionals to establish the extent of your injuries, consult accident reconstruction experts when the cause of the crash is disputed, and build a case aimed at fair compensation for your losses. We handle negotiation with insurance companies and are prepared to take your personal injury claim to trial if a fair settlement cannot be reached.
We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf. Call 801-888-8888 today.
Our Sandy office serves clients throughout the south valley, including Midvale, Draper, and South Jordan. Whether the accident happened on State Street in Midvale, near a TRAX station in Sandy, or along a school zone in Draper, we provide legal representation to pedestrian accident victims across Salt Lake County.
In Salt Lake County in 2023, 14 percent of all fatal crashes involved pedestrians, according to the Utah Highway Safety Office. Statewide crash data shows that pedestrian crashes peak between September and November and during afternoon hours roughly between 2:00 and 7:00 pm. In 2024, pedestrian fatalities made up nearly 18 percent of traffic-related deaths in Utah, according to the Utah Strategic Highway Safety Plan, and that proportion has been increasing.
If you or a family member was struck by a vehicle while walking anywhere in the south valley, contact us for a free case evaluation.
Yes. Robert J. DeBry & Associates has a Sandy office at 45 West Sego Lily Drive Suite 401, Sandy, UT 84070, and handles pedestrian accident cases throughout the south valley.
Our Sandy office is at 45 West Sego Lily Drive Suite 401, Sandy, UT 84070. Call 801-888-8888 to schedule a free consultation.
Yes. We represent injured pedestrians in Midvale, Draper, South Jordan, and communities throughout Salt Lake County from our Sandy office.
Nothing. We offer a free consultation to evaluate your pedestrian accident claim. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you owe no fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Utah Code section 78B-2-307 generally provides four years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Wrongful death claims have a two-year deadline. Claims involving government entities require a notice of claim within one year. Contact an experienced personal injury lawyer promptly to protect your rights.
Under Utah’s comparative negligence law, you can seek compensation as long as your share of fault is less than 50 percent. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are 50 percent or more at fault, you cannot recover damages.
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