CEDAR CITY UTAH ATTORNEY
Voted Best of Iron County for Personal Injury Lawyer
PERSONAL INJURY LAWER IN CEDAR CITY
When someone else’s carelessness causes serious harm, the sense of injustice is as real as the physical pain. For Cedar City and Iron County residents, an injury upends daily life, drains income, and raises hard questions about who is going to be held accountable. You need a Cedar City attorney who knows the local roads, the local courts, and how to make insurance companies pay what they owe.
McMullin Injury Law has been serving Southern Utah since 2012. We have eight personal injury attorneys, more than 100 years of combined experience, and have recovered over $100 million for injured clients. We hold the largest personal injury settlement in Southern Utah history at $30 million. Our Cedar City office has been voted Best of Iron County in 2024 and 2025.
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Why a Cedar City Attorney Matters After an Injury
After an accident, you are juggling injuries, medical appointments, time off work, and a flood of insurance paperwork. Trying to handle the legal side of a personal injury claim on top of all that is what insurance adjusters are counting on. They settle fastest and cheapest with people who go it alone.
An experienced Cedar City personal injury attorney changes the math. We handle the legal work — the PIP applications, medical record requests, demand letters, and adjuster calls — so you can focus on healing. Insurance companies have entire teams of adjusters and lawyers paid to minimize your claim. Our job is to level that fight.
Why local matters in Iron County. A lot of personal injury ads you see for Cedar City come from satellite offices of firms based 250 miles north in Salt Lake City. With those firms, you may never meet your lawyer in person — it’s all phone calls and email. Our attorneys live and work in Southern Utah. We come to your home for a free, face-to-face consultation anywhere in Iron County. We appear regularly in the Fifth District Court in Cedar City. And we’ve built relationships with the medical providers our clients actually use.
COMMITTED TO THE CEDAR CITY COMMUNITY
McMullin Injury Law is rooted in Southern Utah. Our founding partner, Anthony McMullin, completed his undergraduate coursework at Southern Utah University before earning his J.D. from Ohio Northern University. He has mentored more than 50 SUU and Utah Tech student-athletes through one-on-one programs over the years.
As a firm, we run an annual Secret Santa giveaway each Christmas, donate thousands to local families in need, and give away bicycles to kids in the community. Our Replace My Ride program has helped clients who lost vehicles in crashes get back on the road. We are not a national lead-generation site routing your case to whoever is paying for leads that day — we are a Southern Utah firm with two physical offices and a community we plan to be part of for the long haul.
CEDAR CITY CASES WE HANDLE
Most of our Cedar City and Iron County work falls into the categories below.
Cedar City Car Accidents
Collisions on I-15 through Cedar City, Highway 56 heading west toward Newcastle, and busy local streets like Main Street and College Avenue make up the bulk of our caseload. Distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield, and impaired driving are the most common causes. Our team helps Iron County drivers, passengers, and pedestrians recover for medical bills, lost income, vehicle damage, and the long-term impact of injuries.
Truck and Commercial Vehicle Crashes
I-15 carries heavy commercial truck traffic through Cedar City. When an 18-wheeler or commercial vehicle is involved, the injuries are usually catastrophic. These cases are complex — federal trucking regulations, multiple liable parties (driver, carrier, broker, maintenance contractor), and electronic logging device data all come into play. We have the resources to investigate, preserve evidence, and litigate truck cases that smaller firms cannot.
Motorcycle Accidents
Iron County has some of the best motorcycle roads in the country — SR-14 up Cedar Canyon, the I-15 corridor, and the routes out to Brian Head. Riders are also the most exposed road users. We secured $1.3 million for a Southern Utah motorcycle crash victim in 2025 alone. We know how to push back on the bias that adjusters and juries sometimes bring to motorcycle cases.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Injuries
The Southern Utah University area, downtown Cedar City, and residential neighborhoods see steady pedestrian and bicycle traffic. When a driver fails to yield, the consequences for someone on foot or two wheels are severe. We represent students, residents, and visitors injured by negligent drivers in Iron County.
Wrongful Death
Losing a family member to someone else’s carelessness is the hardest case we handle. No settlement replaces the loss, but a wrongful death claim can provide financial stability for surviving family and force accountability. In 2025 we secured $4.3 million for a Southern Utah family in a car accident wrongful death case. We handle these cases with the care they deserve.
Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries from car wrecks, falls, and construction accidents have lifelong consequences — cognitive, emotional, and physical. The medical evidence in these cases is technical, and insurance carriers regularly try to minimize “invisible” injuries. We bring in qualified medical and life-care experts to document the full long-term cost of a TBI.
Cedar City Dog Bite Claims
Utah is a strict liability state for dog attacks — owners are responsible whether or not the dog had a history of aggression. We secured $1 million for a dog bite client in 2025. If you or your child were attacked in Cedar City, you have a claim regardless of whether the owner “knew” the dog was dangerous.
Construction Accidents
Cedar City’s growth means active construction across the city. Sites carry serious hazards. Workers and passersby injured by unsafe conditions, missing fall protection, or third-party negligence may have claims that go beyond workers’ compensation.
Slip and Fall / Premises Liability
Property owners in Cedar City have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. Wet floors without warning, poorly lit stairways, and untreated icy sidewalks all create liability. Premises cases live or die on early evidence — surveillance footage, incident reports, photographs of the hazard — so call us before that evidence disappears.
Other case types we handle
- Medical malpractice
- Workers’ compensation disputes
- Nursing home injuries
- Product liability
- Birth injuries
- Sexual abuse claims
RECENT RESULTS FOR SOUTHERN UTAH CLIENTS
Past results never guarantee future outcomes — every case is different — but recent verdicts and settlements give you a sense of the work we do.
$30 Million – The largest personal injury settlement in Southern Utah history. No other local firm has come close.
$4.3 Million (2025) – Car accident wrongful death case.
$1.3 Million (2025) – Motorcycle crash.
$1 Million (2025) – Dog bite injury.
Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is evaluated on its own facts.
UTAH PERSONAL INJURY LAW - Answers to common questions
Is Utah a no-fault state?
Yes. Utah is one of nine no-fault auto insurance states. After a car accident, your own insurance pays your initial medical bills regardless of who caused the crash. The first layer of coverage is called Personal Injury Protection, or PIP.
How much PIP coverage am I required to have in Utah?
Utah law requires every auto policy to include at least $3,000 in PIP coverage per person under Utah Code § 31A-22-307. PIP pays for medical bills and a portion of lost wages — up to $250 per week or 85% of lost income, whichever is less, for up to 52 weeks. Many drivers carry more than the minimum, and we recommend it.
When can I sue the at-fault driver?
Under Utah Code § 31A-22-309, you can step outside the no-fault system and bring a claim against the at-fault driver when one of these is true:
- Your reasonable medical expenses exceed $3,000;
- You suffered permanent disability or impairment;
- You suffered permanent disfigurement; or
- You suffered dismemberment or death.
In practice, the medical-bill threshold is the most common way the door opens to a full liability claim.
What is Utah’s statute of limitations for personal injury?
Most personal injury claims in Utah must be filed within four years of the date of injury under Utah Code § 78B-2-307. Wrongful death claims have a two-year limit. Claims against a government entity (such as a city or county vehicle, or an injury on government property) require a notice of claim within one year. Missing these deadlines almost always ends the case, so call early.
How does Utah handle fault if I was partly responsible?
Utah follows a modified comparative negligence rule with a 50% bar under Utah Code § 78B-5-818. If you are found 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover. If you are less than 50% at fault, you can still recover, but your damages are reduced by your share of fault. Insurance adjusters know this rule cold and routinely try to push extra blame onto injured drivers to cut payouts.
What changed for Utah drivers in 2025 and 2026?
Two updates worth knowing. Effective January 1, 2025, Utah raised the minimum auto liability limits to 30/65/25 — $30,000 per injured person, $65,000 total per crash, and $25,000 for property damage. In 2026, the Utah Legislature added a new exclusion to PIP coverage; the day-to-day mechanics of PIP didn’t change, but the exclusion is one more reason to have an attorney review your specific policy after a crash.
What damages can I recover?
Successful Utah personal injury claims typically recover two categories of damages.
Economic damages are tangible financial losses with a clear dollar value: past and future medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, property damage, and out-of-pocket expenses.
Non-economic damages are intangible but real: pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium (impact on close relationships). These are often the largest part of a serious-injury recovery.
Do I really need a Cedar City attorney for an injury claim?
If injuries are minor and bills stay under the $3,000 PIP threshold, many people handle the claim themselves. Once you cross that threshold — or if there is any dispute about fault, treatment, or the value of your injuries — the at-fault driver’s insurer will bring its full team of adjusters and lawyers to fight you. Representing yourself in that situation usually costs you money. Our consultations are free and we work on contingency, so there is no cost to find out where you stand.
WHAT TO DO RIGHT AFTER AN INJURY IN CEDAR CITY
If you were just hurt in an accident in Cedar City, take these steps in order. They protect both your health and your claim.
- Get medical attention. Even if you feel mostly fine, adrenaline masks injuries. Cedar City Hospital and Intermountain Cedar City Medical Center both treat accident injuries. Follow through on every follow-up appointment — gaps in treatment are the first thing insurance adjusters use to discount your claim.
- Call the police and get the report number. Iron County Sheriff or Cedar City Police will document the scene. You will need that report later.
- Photograph everything. The vehicles, the road, the intersection, your injuries, both license plates, the other driver’s insurance card, and any visible hazards or skid marks.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company. Their adjuster is trained to get you to say things that hurt your claim. You are not legally required to give that statement.
- Save everything. Bills, prescriptions, mileage to medical appointments, correspondence with insurance, and contact info for any witnesses.
- Call us before you sign anything. The first consultation is free, and early advice often changes the outcome of a case.
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WHAT WORKING WITH MCMULLIN INJURY LAW LOOKS LIKE
Free consultation, contingency fee
Your first conversation with us costs nothing. We listen to your story, answer questions, and tell you honestly whether you have a case. If we take it, we work on contingency — our fee comes out of the recovery. If there is no recovery, you owe us nothing.
Thorough investigation
Our team gathers police reports from the Cedar City Police Department or Iron County Sheriff’s Office, complete medical records from Intermountain Cedar City and other providers, witness statements, scene photos, and — when needed — expert opinions on liability, biomechanics, accident reconstruction, and life-care planning.
One point of contact
You get a dedicated attorney and a dedicated paralegal. Both are based in Southern Utah. You will not be passed around a call center.
Skilled negotiation, trial-ready
Most cases resolve in settlement, but two of our attorneys litigate full-time — every case is prepared as if it could go to trial. Insurance companies know which firms file lawsuits and which ones do not, and they price their offers accordingly. Smaller firms without trial capacity routinely take lowball offers because they have no other option. We do not have that problem.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, REAL REPRESENTATION IN IRON COUNTY
We have spent more than a decade learning the specifics of Iron County. We know the I-15 corridor through Cedar City and the typical crash patterns at the exits. We know SR-14 up Cedar Canyon and the wrecks that happen on the descent. We know the medical providers your insurance company will and won’t accept. And we know the perspective of an Iron County jury — useful when an insurance carrier is weighing settlement against trial.
That local context is hard to replicate from Salt Lake City. It is also the reason we win Best of Iron County year after year.
CEDAR CITY PERSONAL INJURY LAW OFFICE
If you or someone in your family was hurt in a Cedar City accident, call us. The call is free and the conversation is private.
Eight attorneys, $100M+ recovered, and a record of doing this work in Southern Utah since 2012.
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Our Cedar City Law Office is just minutes off of I-15 on the south part of Cedar City. We meet with clients here Monday through Friday, and by appointment evenings and weekends.
We also offer virtual consultations and home visits anywhere in Iron County for clients whose injuries make travel difficult.