Salt Lake City's Premier Personal Injury Attorneys
PROVEN COUNSEL FOR INJURED UTAH RESIDENTS & THEIR FAMILIES
At Cutt, Kendell & Olson, we recognize that an injury takes a toll physically, financially, and emotionally. Navigating the legal system, managing negotiations with insurance companies, and finding quality medical care can feel overwhelming after a traumatic event.
When you choose our team, you receive direct, honest guidance about your rights under Utah law from attorneys who focus on severe injury cases. We guide you through every step—from thoroughly investigating all contributing factors to working with professionals who help assess damages and build a persuasive claim for fair compensation. We know the courts and legal practices in Salt Lake City and nearby communities, so your case receives the local attention and strategies it deserves.
The goal of our attorneys is to advocate aggressively on behalf of our clients to get them the compensation they need. We focus on your case so you can focus on your recovery. Our skilled Salt Lake City personal injury attorneys serve people, not insurance giants or corporations, and we work tirelessly to obtain justice and maximum compensation on their behalves.
Our team of trial lawyers handles a range of personal injury matters, including the following:
- Brain and spine injuries
- Car
- Trucking accidents
- Sexual assault
- Defective products
- Polaris vehicle fires
- Wrongful death
What to Expect from the Personal Injury Process in Salt Lake City
Utah’s personal injury process begins with a detailed review of your situation and documentation. Our attorneys explain each stage—investigation, claim filing, negotiation, and, when needed, litigation—so you understand what to expect. Cases in Salt Lake City must follow local court rules and deadlines, including Utah’s four-year statute of limitations for most injury claims. Many cases also require communication with state insurance adjusters and health care providers, so strong advocacy and thorough documentation are essential.
Most injury claims in Utah follow several key steps. After you consult a personal injury attorney, your lawyer reviews all records and evidence, discusses your options, and advises on next steps. Many matters resolve through negotiation with insurance companies before court proceedings begin. If an agreement cannot be reached, your attorney prepares your case for trial in the Salt Lake City courts. Every stage requires tailored attention to protect your interests and seek the compensation you deserve under Utah law.
Our firm operates differently than other personal injury firms. While most firms take as many cases as possible, we deliberately limit our caseload so we can fully focus on each case, work harder for every client, and never compromise the high standard of our results.
Our approach provides clients with direct access to the attorneys managing their claims, not layers of staff or paralegals. We value ongoing communication and deliver one-on-one support from beginning to end. Many of our attorneys present cases in Salt Lake County courts and know what local judges expect in personal injury matters.
We only take on cases involving severe injuries. Our Salt Lake City personal injury lawyers appreciate the lasting effects of brain injury, spinal cord trauma, or other major harm, and we are committed to helping injured individuals and their families move forward.
Clients turn to us after serious auto accidents, falls, and incidents with dangerous products. Many face lost wages, extensive medical treatment, and complex negotiations with insurance companies. We guide clients through Utah's four-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims and explain how comparative fault laws could affect the outcome of their unique case.
Hundreds of lawyers and judges have referred cases to us because we have a reputation for achieving real results. Since opening our doors in 2000, we have recovered over $800 million for our clients through jury verdicts, settlements, and arbitration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Should I Do After an Accident in Salt Lake City?
Seek medical care immediately, even if you think your injuries are minor. Collect all available information, including photos, witness contact details, and official reports. Contact a personal injury attorney before speaking with insurance companies to protect your legal rights under Utah law.
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Utah?
In most instances, Utah allows four years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Claims involving government entities may have shorter deadlines. Acting quickly helps your attorney gather important evidence and meet all legal requirements.
How Does Utah’s Comparative Fault Rule Affect My Case?
Utah uses a modified comparative fault system. If you are found partially responsible, your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you bear more than 50% of the responsibility, you may not recover damages. Your attorney can help you understand how these rules affect your case.
Call (801) 901-3470 to request a free consultation. There are no fees unless we win your case
Verdicts & Settlements
OVER $800 MILLION WON FOR OUR CLIENTS
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$16,500,000 Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice
$16.5M Verdict following offer of judgment of $1M in Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Case Jacquelynn D. Carmichael | Cutt, Kendell & Olson
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$16,400,000 Truck Accident Verdict
Jury verdict awarded for an 11-year-old boy whose family was killed in a car accident with an out-of-control semitrailer.
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$14,500,000 Medical Malpractice Verdict
Jury verdict for a premature baby that suffered an anemic shock episode, which resulted in a serious and permanent brain injury.
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$13,500,000 Spinal Cord Injury Settlement
Young woman paralyzed in a rollover accident.
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$13,000,000 Spinal Cord Injury settlement
Spinal Cord Injury settlement
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$12,500,000 Product Liability Settlement
Woman suffered a brain injury in an accident that happened after a tire failed and the vehicle rolled off the freeway.
Why Choose CKO?
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Hundreds of Attorneys and Judges Have Referred Cases to Us
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No Fees Unless We Win Your Case
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Reputation for Getting Results
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Focused on Your Case so You Can Focus on Recovery
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We Advocate Aggressively on Our Client's Behalf
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Over $800 Million Won for Our Clients
Practice Areas
The Right Attorneys For Your Personal Injury Case
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David Cutt Founding PartnerRead BioDavid A. Cutt is a founding member of Cutt, Kendell & Olson. His practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury, product liability, and medical malpractice. He has tried numerous cases to verdict and obtained multiple seven-figure recoveries on behalf of his injured clients.
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Jordan Kendell Managing PartnerRead Bio
Jordan P. Kendell is the managing partner of Cutt, Kendell & Olson. He has represented injury victims his entire legal career. He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients, including multiple eight-figure settlements and seven-figure jury verdicts.
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Eric Olson PartnerRead Bio
Eric S. Olson became a partner at the firm in 2013. Mr. Olson specializes in wrongful death, brain injury, paralysis and permanent orthopedic injury cases. Mr. Olson has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients during his career, through trial, arbitration and settlement.
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Jacquelynn Carmichael PartnerRead Bio
Jacquelynn Carmichael has been practicing law since 1993 and is a partner at Cutt, Kendell & Olson. Ms. Carmichael has recovered millions of dollars in damages for her clients, including a jury verdict in a medical malpractice case of 14.5 million dollars.
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Nathan Morris PartnerRead Bio
Nathan Morris joined Cutt, Kendell & Olson in 2017. Nathan has recovered six and seven figures for his clients both in settlements and verdicts and in matters ranging from wrongful death and trucking accidents, to dram-shop claims and “bad-faith” claims.
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Christopher Higley PartnerRead Bio
Chris Higley joined Cutt, Kendell & Olson as a law clerk in 2013 and stayed on as an associate attorney after graduating law school. He became a partner in 2020. He practices in plaintiff personal injury cases, including product liability, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith, and general negligence.
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Lena Daggs PartnerRead Bio
Lena Daggs is an associate attorney with Cutt, Kendell & Olson. She represents injured victims in personal injury cases, including products liability, medical malpractice, catastrophic auto and trucking accidents, sexual assault, and premises liability cases.
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Margie Coles AssociateRead Bio
Margie Coles began as a paralegal at Cutt, Kendell & Olson when the firm opened in 2000. She has worked on numerous cases that have resolved for six and seven figures. She practices exclusively in plaintiff personal injury cases, including product liability, and medical malpractice.
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Matthew O'Connor AssociateRead Bio
Matt O’Connor joined Cutt, Kendell & Olson as a law clerk in 2019 and stayed on as an associate attorney after graduating from law school. He practices almost exclusively in plaintiff personal injury cases, including product liability, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith, and general negligence.
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Donovan Jones AssociateRead Bio
Donovan Jones is an associate attorney at Cutt Kendell & Olson, specializing in plaintiff-side personal injury law, including products liability, wrongful death, medical malpractice, premises liability, and motor vehicle accident cases. He started at the firm as a law clerk, where he saw just how devastating an injury can be to people’s lives, through no fault of their own. Donovan is a tireless advocate for injury victims and works hard to get them the justice they deserve.
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