Salt Lake City, Utah · Updated October 2026
Top 3 Personal Injury Attorneys in Salt Lake City (2026)
Three Salt Lake City injury firms compared on Google ratings, case focus, availability and real client reviews. Swenson & Shelley Law is our featured firm.
- ✓Car & truck crashes
- ✓Motorcycle accidents
- ✓Wrongful death
- ✓Free consultations
At a glance
Salt Lake City injury firms compared
| Firm | Google rating | Reviews | Availability | No fee unless you win | Practice focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Swenson & Shelley ★ Featured | ★★★★★ 5.0 | 26 | 24/7 | ✓ | Injury only |
| 2Cutt, Kendell & Olson | ★★★★½ 4.8 | 208 | Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm | ✓ | Severe injury only |
| 3Larsen Nash | ★★★★ 4.2 | 77 | Mon–Fri 9am–5pm | Call to ask | Injury, criminal, estate |
“Call to ask” means the firm does not publish this on the page we reviewed.
Ratings and review counts from Google, checked October 12, 2026. Hours can change on holidays; call to confirm.
The list
Top 3 personal injury attorneys in Salt Lake City
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★ Featured
Swenson & Shelley Law
Cases handled
Swenson & Shelley Law has a Salt Lake City office in Sugar House and represents injury victims across Utah, Arizona, Idaho and Nevada. For anyone looking for an experienced personal injury attorney in Salt Lake City, the firm handles truck, car, motorcycle, pedestrian, bus, construction, dog bite and wrongful death cases, highlights results such as a $6.25 million wrongful death settlement and a $2.2 million trucking settlement, and charges no fee unless it recovers money.
What clients praise
- Clients say Kevin Swenson and staff were organized and always kept their best interests in mind
- Reviewers name Jeffrey Lopez, Lisa and Carolyne for answering questions well from the first call
- A motorcycle-crash client says questions were always answered quickly
Worth knowing
- A smaller Google review count (26) for this office than Cutt, Kendell & Olson
- The website header shows a (435) statewide number; the Salt Lake City office line is (801) 447-5464
- Mon–Sun Open 24 hours
Why it made the list: Perfect 5.0 rating, free consultations around the clock and a broad injury practice centered on vehicle crashes.
📍 2150 S 1300 E #530, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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Cutt, Kendell & Olson
Cutt, Kendell & Olson is a downtown Salt Lake City firm that has represented injured Utahns since 2000 and reports more than $950 million recovered. It deliberately accepts only severe injury and wrongful death cases, including truck crashes, brain and spinal cord injuries, medical malpractice and product liability, and lists eight-figure verdicts in wrongful death, trucking and medical malpractice cases.
What clients praise
- Clients describe Jackie and Sydnee preparing late into the night during a two-week trial
- Reviewers credit Eric Olson with thorough trial preparation
- Families say Nate and Kelsie listened closely and explained how the injury affected daily life
Worth knowing
- Only takes severe injury cases, so a minor fender-bender may be referred elsewhere
- Weekday office hours only
- Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm
- Sat–Sun Closed
Why it made the list: The deepest review history on this list and a strong record taking serious cases to trial.
📍 215 S State St Ste 900, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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Larsen, Larsen, Nash & Larsen
Larsen, Larsen, Nash & Larsen is a west-side Salt Lake County firm whose personal injury practice covers wrongful death, car, truck, bus and motorcycle accidents, premises liability and catastrophic brain and spinal injuries. The firm also handles criminal defense and estate planning, and offers free consultations for injury cases.
What clients praise
- Clients describe Adam Nash as compassionate, honest and patient
- Reviewers name assistants Vanesa and Fabiana for strong service
- Josh Larsen is credited with staying optimistic and well prepared
Worth knowing
- A 4.2 Google rating is the lowest on this list; read recent reviews first
- Much of the firm’s work and many reviews involve criminal defense rather than injury
- Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
- Sat–Sun Closed
Why it made the list: A local general practice that is convenient for west-side residents and handles the common injury case types.
📍 2974 W 3500 S, West Valley City, UT 84119
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Guide
Utah injury claims: what to know
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Deadline to file
Utah generally gives you four years from the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Wrongful death claims and claims against government entities can have shorter deadlines or notice rules.
PIP
No-fault insurance first
Utah drivers must carry at least $3,000 in Personal Injury Protection, which pays your own medical bills regardless of fault.
$3k
The tort threshold
You can step outside the no-fault system and claim against the at-fault driver once medical expenses exceed $3,000, or for serious injuries such as fractures, permanent disability or disfigurement.
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Shared fault
Utah uses comparative fault. You can still recover if you were partly to blame, but your award is reduced by your share of fault.
After a crash
What to gather for your consultation
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Methodology
How we chose these firms
We compared Salt Lake area personal injury firms with a local office on Google rating and review count, case focus, availability, published fee terms and recurring themes in client reviews.
Swenson & Shelley Law is our featured firm and appears first. The other firms are included on merit; we are not affiliated with them and they did not pay to appear.
Ratings, review counts and hours were checked on October 12, 2026.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to file an injury claim in Utah?
Most Utah personal injury lawsuits must be filed within four years of the injury. Wrongful death and government claims can have shorter deadlines, so check early.
Can I sue the other driver if Utah is a no-fault state?
Yes, once your medical expenses exceed $3,000 or you suffer a qualifying serious injury such as a fracture or permanent disability.
What if I was partly at fault?
Utah’s comparative fault rules let you recover as long as your share of fault is lower than the other side’s, with your award reduced by your percentage.
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?
Swenson & Shelley and Cutt, Kendell & Olson both state they charge no fee unless they recover money for you. Ask any firm for its percentage in writing.
Which firm offers consultations after hours?
Swenson & Shelley Law lists free consultations 24/7. The other two firms keep weekday office hours.
Local guide
Salt Lake City injury local guide
Where the courthouse and trauma ERs sit relative to each firm.
What is near each firm
Swenson & Shelley
Sugar House, 2100 South & 1300 East
NEAREST COURTHOUSE
- Matheson Courthouse (Third District Court)
450 S State St, Salt Lake City3.1 mi
NEAREST LEVEL I TRAUMA ER
- University of Utah Hospital Emergency
50 Medical Dr N, Salt Lake City3.4 mi
Cutt, Kendell & Olson
Downtown, South State Street
NEAREST COURTHOUSE
- Matheson Courthouse (Third District Court)
450 S State St, Salt Lake City0.3 mi
NEAREST LEVEL I TRAUMA ER
- University of Utah Hospital Emergency
50 Medical Dr N, Salt Lake City2.7 mi
Larsen Nash
West Valley, 3500 South
NEAREST COURTHOUSE
- Matheson Courthouse (Third District Court)
450 S State St, Salt Lake City5.8 mi
NEAREST LEVEL I TRAUMA ER
- Intermountain Medical Center Emergency
5121 S Cottonwood St, Murray4.6 mi
Distances are straight-line estimates.
Where Salt Lake cases are heard
Emergency rooms
Protect your claim after a Utah crash
- Get checked the same day. Gaps in treatment are a common insurer argument.
- Use your PIP first. Your own policy pays early medical bills regardless of fault.
- Don’t give a recorded statement yet. Talk to a lawyer before speaking to the other driver’s insurer.
- Save every receipt. Bills, mileage to appointments and lost pay all count toward damages.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Swenson & Shelley Law is the featured firm on this page; we are not affiliated with the other firms listed. Ratings, reviews and hours checked on October 12, 2026.