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Davis County, UT · Wrongful death · 2026

Top-Ranked Wrongful Death Lawyers in Davis County

A wrongful death claim lets certain family members recover damages when someone dies because of another person's negligence. Who can file, and for what, is set by each state's law.
Updated September 25, 20267 firms evaluatedHow we rank

The ranking

Top Davis County wrongful death lawyers

This is the overall personal injury ranking for Davis County. Confirm a firm handles wrongful death cases before you hire.

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    Siegfried & Jensen

    4.9267 Google reviews· Layton

    Google Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #2 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    2.0
    Score
    92.3/100
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    Feller & Wendt Personal Injury Attorneys

    4.8557 Google reviews· Layton

    Google Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #1 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    1.0
    Score
    90.7/100
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    JDB Law

    5.065 Google reviews· Syracuse

    Google Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    4.5
    Score
    87.8/100
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    Robinson Injury Law

    5.0116 Google reviews· Clearfield

    Google Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    5.0
    Score
    87.4/100
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    Good Guys Injury Law - Bountiful

    5.046 Google reviews· Bountiful

    Google Maps position: #8 for "personal injury attorney", #9 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    8.5
    Score
    77.3/100
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    Law Office of Steve Johnson, PLLC

    5.025 Google reviews· Bountiful

    Google Maps position: #10 for "personal injury attorney", #10 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    10.0
    Score
    72.9/100
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    Hepworth Legal

    4.5412 Google reviews· Bountiful

    Google Maps position: #17 for "personal injury attorney", not in top 20 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    19.0
    Score
    33.8/100

Map positions, ratings and review counts: Google, recorded September 25, 2026. How we rank

Know this

What makes wrongful death cases different

  • 1

    Only certain relatives or the estate's representative can file, depending on state law.

  • 2

    Filing deadlines for wrongful death can differ from ordinary injury deadlines.

  • 3

    Damages can include lost financial support, funeral costs and loss of companionship.

Checklist

Evidence to save now

  • Death certificate
  • Police, accident or incident reports
  • Medical records from the final injury or illness
  • Proof of income and financial support
  • Funeral and burial bills

Before you sign

Questions to ask a lawyer

  1. 1.Who in our family has the right to file in this state?
  2. 2.How do you handle a wrongful death claim alongside the estate?
  3. 3.What is your contingency fee and how are costs handled?
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Utah

Rules that affect your claim

Filing deadline

4 years

For most injury claims (Utah Code § 78B-2-307).

Fault rule

Modified comparative fault (50% bar)

You can recover only if you were less than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Utah Code § 78B-5-818)

Car insurance

No-fault state

Your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays your medical bills and some lost wages first, no matter who caused the crash. You can sue the at-fault driver only if your injuries meet the state's threshold.

Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.

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FAQ

Common questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Utah?

In most cases, 4 years from the date of the injury (Utah Code § 78B-2-307). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.

What if I was partly at fault for my injury in Utah?

You can recover only if you were less than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (Utah Code § 78B-5-818)

Is Utah a no-fault car insurance state?

Utah is a no-fault state. Your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays your medical bills and some lost wages first, no matter who caused the crash. You can sue the at-fault driver only if your injuries meet the state's threshold.

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