Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Layton, Utah
Feller & Wendt is a veteran-owned law firm established in 2009, dedicated to providing personalized legal representation for personal injury and wrongful death cases. With over 70 years of combined experience, our team of trial-tested attorneys serves clients across Utah, Idaho, and Arizona, prioritizing client needs through direct communication and aggressive litigation. We maintain a 99% success rate in case outcomes, having secured over $85.8 million in compensation for clients, while operating on a contingency fee basis to ensure accessibility.Our practice emphasizes community service, transparency, and leveraging legal expertise to hold negligent parties accountable, with Spanish-speaking staff and a commitment to addressing both economic and non-economic damages.
Services
Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Wrongful Death
Premises Liability
Motorcycle Accidents
Rideshare Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized attention with attorneys giving direct cell phone access.
- Our 99% success rate reflects proven courtroom and settlement expertise.
- 70+ years of combined legal experience in personal injury litigation.
- No upfront feespayment only upon successful case resolution.
- Veteran-owned firm emphasizing community service and ethical representation.
Associations and certifications
- Verified Veteran Owned Business
What people say
Kind, thorough and tenacious
Amazing attorneys
No disappointment
Great settlement results
Professional and understanding
Services
Car Accident
Our car accident attorneys represent clients injured due to negligence, handling claims for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We negotiate with insurers and litigate when necessary, ensuring fair compensation. With experience in complex cases, we provide personalized strategies to maximize recovery while clients focus on recovery.
Wrongful Death
We assist families pursuing wrongful death claims from accidents, medical malpractice, or negligence. Our team secures compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional trauma, holding liable parties accountable. We navigate Utah's two-year statute of limitations and complex liability issues to protect survivors' rights.
Truck Accidents
Truck accident cases involve multiple liable parties like drivers, companies, or manufacturers. We investigate federal regulations, black box data, and cargo issues to build strong claims. Our firm handles catastrophic injury cases, securing compensation for medical treatment, disability, and long-term care needs.
Premises Liability
We represent clients injured on unsafe properties due to slip-and-falls, inadequate security, or defective conditions. Our attorneys prove property owner negligence through evidence like maintenance records and witness statements, seeking damages for medical bills and pain and suffering under Utah's comparative negligence laws.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accident victims receive specialized legal support for severe injuries like spinal trauma or brain damage. We challenge biased insurance tactics and prove liability through accident reconstruction, securing compensation for medical treatment, lost earning capacity, and emotional distress caused by negligent drivers.
People
R. Matthew Feller
Partner / Owner / Trial Attorney
A founding partner raised in Layton, Matt Feller leverages local legal knowledge and 20+ years of experience in personal injury litigation, focusing on client communication and courtroom success.
Thaddeus W. Wendt
Partner / CEO
As CEO, Thaddeus Wendt combines military service values with legal expertise, leading trial strategies and ensuring the firm's commitment to justice and community service.
Brian Hansen
Partner / Trial Attorney
Brian Hansen specializes in complex personal injury cases, using litigation skills to secure high-value settlements and verdicts while maintaining client-focused advocacy.
Adam Dougherty
Partner / Trial Attorney
Adam Dougherty provides dedicated representation in injury cases, known for clear communication and thorough case preparation to achieve optimal client outcomes.
Colton Schneider
Trial Attorney
Colton Schneider focuses on aggressive litigation in personal injury matters, utilizing trial experience to effectively advocate for clients' compensation and rights.
Questions
What compensation can I recover after a car accident?
You may claim medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and future earnings loss. Our attorneys negotiate maximum compensation for all damages.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Utah?
Utah's statute of limitations allows four years for injury claims and two years for wrongful death. Contact us promptly to preserve evidence and meet deadlines.
Do you handle cases outside Layton?
We serve clients across Utah, Idaho, and Arizona from offices in Salt Lake City, St. George, Meridian, and Mesa, providing statewide legal representation.
What are your fees?
We work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we win your case. Initial consultations are always free.
Can I sue for a slip-and-fall injury?
Yes, if property owners failed to maintain safe conditions. We prove negligence to recover medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering damages.
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