Introduction

A high school athlete received a $100,000 settlement after Anderson & Rogers took his case involving a broken leg and torn knee ligaments. A couple injured in a rollover accident received combined settlements of $185,000 through the firm’s representation. These specific results, drawn from actual cases the Lehi-based firm has handled, illustrate the practical outcomes Anderson & Rogers has produced for clients across its three practice areas: personal injury, family law, and criminal defense.

The firm is located at 170 South 1200 East, Suite 320, Lehi, UT 84043, and can be reached at (801) 768-7070. Attorney Brett Anderson leads the practice, supported by additional attorneys on staff. Spanish-language services are available (“Se Habla Espanol”), and the firm offers free initial consultations.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury

Anderson & Rogers handles the full range of personal injury claims arising from accidents and negligence in Utah. The firm’s personal injury practice covers car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, semi-truck accidents, slip and fall injuries, dog bites, defective product liability, wrongful death, and premises liability.

The $185,000 combined settlements for the couple injured in the rollover accident and the $100,000 settlement for the student-athlete illustrate the firm’s ability to obtain meaningful recoveries for injured clients. Utah’s personal injury landscape involves fault analysis, insurance negotiations, and in some cases litigation, and Anderson & Rogers represents clients through all stages of that process.

Car Accidents: Standard fault-based liability applies in Utah, which uses a modified comparative negligence system. A claimant’s recovery is reduced proportionally by their percentage of fault and eliminated entirely if their fault exceeds 50%.

Truck and Semi-Truck Accidents: Commercial vehicle cases involve federal regulatory compliance analysis and often multiple potentially liable parties. Early evidence preservation is important.

Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcycle crash injuries frequently involve fractures, head trauma, and road rash. The firm handles these cases with understanding of the vulnerability of unprotected riders.

Pedestrian Accidents: Pedestrians struck by vehicles have little physical protection, and the resulting injuries are often severe. The firm handles pedestrian accident claims against drivers and, where relevant, against municipalities.

Slip and Fall: Premises liability requires establishing the property owner’s knowledge of the hazardous condition and failure to correct or warn about it.

Dog Bites: Utah’s dog bite statute imposes liability on owners when their dog bites someone who is lawfully present and not provoking the animal.

Defective Products: Product liability claims can be brought on negligence or strict liability theories when a defective product causes injury.

Wrongful Death: Utah law allows surviving family members to recover for the death of a loved one caused by another party’s negligence.

Family Law

The firm’s family law practice covers divorce, paternity, adoption, custody and parent time, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, protective orders, guardianship, grandparent visitation rights, mediation, and termination of parental rights.

Divorce: Utah follows an equitable distribution approach to marital property. Courts divide marital assets in a manner deemed fair under the circumstances, considering factors such as length of marriage, contributions of each spouse, and economic circumstances.

Custody and Parent Time: Utah courts apply a best interest of the child standard when making custody determinations. Joint legal custody is common, while physical custody arrangements vary based on the specific circumstances.

Protective Orders: Civil protective orders in Utah can restrict a respondent’s contact with the petitioner, require the respondent to vacate a shared residence, and impose other restrictions. The firm handles protective order cases for petitioners.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: These agreements establish how property will be treated in the event of divorce or death. Utah enforces properly executed prenuptial agreements that meet statutory requirements.

Grandparent Visitation: Utah statutes provide a mechanism for grandparents to petition for visitation rights in certain circumstances, particularly when a parent-child relationship has been disrupted.

Criminal Defense

Anderson & Rogers handles criminal defense matters across a range of charges in Utah courts. The firm’s criminal defense practice covers assault, drug possession and distribution, DUI and DWI, juvenile defense, sex crimes, and theft and burglary.

DUI and DWI: Utah’s legal limit of 0.05% blood alcohol concentration is the lowest in the United States, making DUI charges more common in Utah than in states with a 0.08% limit. The firm handles DUI cases including challenges to traffic stop legality, chemical test validity, and field sobriety test administration.

Drug Cases: Utah drug offenses range from misdemeanor possession to felony distribution charges. Penalties vary significantly by substance, quantity, and whether the offense involves distribution or possession for personal use.

Juvenile Defense: Juvenile proceedings in Utah involve a separate court system with different procedures and disposition options than adult criminal court. The firm handles juvenile defense matters with awareness of the particular consequences at stake for young clients.

Sex Crimes: Sex crime charges carry severe penalties and long-lasting collateral consequences, including sex offender registration requirements. The firm handles these matters with understanding of both the immediate charges and the downstream effects of a conviction.

Wills and Trusts

The firm handles wills, trusts, and basic estate planning matters, providing clients with the documents needed to manage property distribution and incapacity planning.

Attorney Profiles

Brett Anderson

Brett Anderson is the lead attorney at Anderson & Rogers. Specific credential and background details beyond his role at the firm are not specified in available sources. The firm has additional attorneys on staff whose specific information is also not specified in available sources.

Location and Service Area

Anderson & Rogers is located at 170 South 1200 East, Suite 320, Lehi, UT 84043. Phone: (801) 768-7070. The firm serves clients throughout Utah County and the broader Wasatch Front. Free initial consultations are available. Spanish-language services are available at the firm. The firm’s website is andersonrogers.com.

Client Focus

Anderson & Rogers serves individuals and families across its three practice areas. The availability of Spanish-language services reflects a commitment to serving the Spanish-speaking communities in Utah County. Free initial consultations allow potential clients to discuss their situation with an attorney before making a financial commitment to representation.

The firm’s range of practice areas means it can assist clients whose situations cross multiple legal domains. A personal injury victim may also need to address family court matters following an accident that affects their ability to work. A client going through a divorce may need estate planning updated to reflect their changed circumstances. Anderson & Rogers provides access to all of these services in one location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the circumstances behind the $100,000 settlement for the high school athlete?

The case involved a high school athlete who suffered a broken leg and torn knee ligaments. Anderson & Rogers secured a $100,000 settlement for this client. The specific facts of the underlying incident are not publicly detailed, but the recovery reflects the firm’s ability to translate serious orthopedic injuries affecting a young athlete into a meaningful damages claim that accounts for medical treatment, recovery time, and the effect on the client’s activities.

How does Utah’s 0.05% blood alcohol limit affect DUI cases compared to other states?

Utah’s legal limit of 0.05% BAC is the lowest in the United States, lower than the 0.08% limit used in most states. This means drivers in Utah can be charged with DUI at alcohol levels that would be legal to drive on in neighboring states. It also means that many DUI defendants in Utah are near the legal limit at the time of testing, making the accuracy of the testing method and procedure particularly significant. The firm handles DUI cases involving breath tests, blood tests, and field sobriety testing.

What is Utah’s approach to child custody in divorce proceedings?

Utah courts determine custody based on the best interest of the child, applying statutory factors that include the child’s relationship with each parent, each parent’s past involvement in caregiving, geographic proximity of the parents’ homes, and the child’s needs. Courts in Utah generally favor arrangements that allow both parents to be involved in the child’s life. Joint legal custody is common. Physical custody arrangements are set based on the specific circumstances of each family. Courts also consider the child’s preference if the child is old enough to form and express a view.

Does Anderson & Rogers handle cases throughout Utah or only in Utah County?

The firm’s Lehi office handles matters throughout Utah. While the firm’s geographic base is in Utah County, personal injury cases can arise anywhere in the state, and family law and criminal defense matters can involve proceedings in courts across Utah depending on where the parties reside and where events occurred. Contact the firm at (801) 768-7070 to discuss the geographic scope of your particular matter.

What makes a defective product claim different from a standard negligence claim?

Product liability claims can be brought under strict liability in addition to negligence. Under strict liability, the plaintiff does not need to prove that the manufacturer was careless; instead, the plaintiff establishes that the product was defective when it left the manufacturer’s control and that the defect caused the injury. Defects can be in the product’s design, in its manufacture, or in the warnings provided to consumers. This is a meaningful distinction from standard negligence cases, where the plaintiff must affirmatively demonstrate that the defendant’s conduct fell below a reasonable standard of care.

Closing

Specific settlements for a student-athlete and an injured couple sit alongside three distinct practice areas that give Anderson & Rogers a broad service footprint in Utah County and beyond. Personal injury, family law, and criminal defense each represent substantial areas of legal need, and the firm addresses all three from its Lehi location. Free initial consultations and Spanish-language services lower the barriers to accessing legal representation for the communities the firm serves.

Anderson & Rogers can be reached at (801) 768-7070 or at andersonrogers.com. The office is at 170 South 1200 East, Suite 320, Lehi, UT 84043.