Utah Car Accident Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Utah car accident attorneys who can navigate the state’s no-fault PIP system and the $3,000 tort threshold. Whether your crash happened on I-15 through Salt Lake City, on I-80 through Park City, or anywhere from Provo to St. George, we’ll match you with the right attorney — at no cost to get started.

Four years from the date of the crash for personal injury under Utah Code § 78B-2-307. Claims against governmental entities under the Utah Governmental Immunity Act (Utah Code § 63G-7-401) require notice within 1 year.

Utah requires every driver to carry $3,000 in PIP coverage under Utah Code § 31A-22-307, which pays medical bills regardless of fault. To sue the at-fault driver for pain and suffering, you must meet the threshold in Utah Code § 31A-22-309 — generally $3,000 in reasonable medical expenses, permanent disability or impairment, permanent disfigurement, or dismemberment.

You file an uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) claim against your own policy. Utah insurers must offer UM/UIM coverage under Utah Code § 31A-22-305.

No, and you usually shouldn’t. Anything you say can be used to shift fault under the 50% bar. Refer the adjuster to your attorney or your own insurer.

It depends on medical bills, lost income, future treatment, vehicle damage, and whether you meet the $3,000 medical threshold to recover pain and suffering. Utah does not cap non-economic damages in standard auto cases.

The same statute of limitations and fault rules apply, but Utah’s interstates see heavy commercial truck traffic and out-of-state drivers, especially the I-15 corridor and I-80 through the Wasatch. Federal trucking regulations and multiple insurers add complexity.

Utah car accident attorneys typically work on contingency: no upfront cost, paid a percentage of the recovery if they win. Typical contingency fees range from 33% to 40%. If there’s no recovery, you owe no attorney fee.

Why Do You Need a Car Accident Attorney in Utah?

Utah records over 60,000 crashes each year, with serious injuries concentrated along I-15, I-80, and I-70. Utah’s no-fault PIP system (Utah Code § 31A-22-307) provides first-party benefits, but tort recovery for pain and suffering requires meeting the $3,000 medical threshold or specific-injury threshold under Utah Code § 31A-22-309. Utah’s modified comparative fault rule (Utah Code § 78B-5-818) bars recovery if your fault equals or exceeds 50%.

When Do You Need a Car Accident Attorney in Utah?

Our network includes Utah car accident attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:

Types of Car Accident Cases in Utah

From the moment you connect with a Utah car accident attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:

Not understanding that PIP pays first but tort recovery requires meeting the $3,000 threshold under Utah Code § 31A-22-309

Not understanding that 50% fault in Utah means zero recovery — stricter than the 51% bar in most states

Missing the 1-year notice deadline under the Utah Governmental Immunity Act

Accepting a quick settlement before the full extent of injuries is known

Giving a recorded statement to the at-fault driver’s insurer without legal counsel

Failing to identify Dram Shop liability under Utah Code § 32B-15 when alcohol was involved

Not understanding that PIP pays first but tort recovery requires meeting the $3,000 threshold under Utah Code § 31A-22-309

Not understanding that 50% fault in Utah means zero recovery — stricter than the 51% bar in most states

Missing the 1-year notice deadline under the Utah Governmental Immunity Act

Accepting a quick settlement before the full extent of injuries is known

Giving a recorded statement to the at-fault driver’s insurer without legal counsel

Failing to identify Dram Shop liability under Utah Code § 32B-15 when alcohol was involved

Common Utah Car Accident Mistakes

Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:

How Much Do Utah Car Accident Attorneys Cost?

33%

Typical starting contingency fee — you pay nothing unless your attorney recovers compensation for you.

Car accident attorneys in Utah work on a contingency fee basis — typically 33% to 40% of the total recovery. Case costs are typically advanced by the firm and deducted from the final recovery.

What Can Your Utah Car Accident Compensation Include?

Economic Damages

Medical expenses, lost wages, future care costs — no statutory cap. PIP offsets first $3,000 in medical expenses.

Non-Economic Damages

Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment — recoverable only if you meet the $3,000 medical threshold in Utah Code § 31A-22-309. No statutory cap when threshold is met.

Punitive Damages

Available for willful, wanton, or reckless conduct (e.g., DUI). 50% of punitive damages above $50,000 go to the state under Utah Code § 78B-8-201.

Property Damage

Repair or replacement of your vehicle and personal belongings. Pursued through the at-fault driver’s property damage coverage.

Wrongful Death

Recovery for loss of love, society, services, and pre-death pain and suffering under Utah Code § 78B-3-106.

PIP Benefits

First-party medical, 85% wage-loss (up to $250/week for 52 weeks), and replacement-services benefits regardless of fault under Utah Code § 31A-22-307.

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DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.

Utah Car Accident Attorneys

Why Do You Need a Car Accident Attorney in Utah?

When Do You Need a Car Accident Attorney in Utah?

Types of Car Accident Cases in Utah

Common Utah Car Accident Mistakes

How Much Do Utah Car Accident Attorneys Cost?

What Can Your Utah Car Accident Compensation Include?

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