Utah Personal Injury Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Utah personal injury attorneys who understand the state’s 50% comparative fault bar, the Utah Governmental Immunity Act, and the no-fault PIP framework.

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How we match your Utah personal injury case

When you submit a Utah personal injury matter, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.

Case type

A personal injury matter needs someone who handles personal injury work day to day, not a generalist. Practice area is the first filter.

Size and complexity

Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.

Jurisdiction and licensing

Your matter is decided under Utah law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Utah who regularly appears where your case would be heard.

Capacity and fit

Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.

Every partner reviews your case for free. Injury and workers’ compensation matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless you win. Other matters are quoted upfront, before you commit to anything.

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DearLegal provides marketing and matching services and is not a law firm. Submitting a case does not create an attorney-client relationship. Matches depend on case type, jurisdiction and firm availability.

Exhibit A

What happens with a personal injury claim in Utah

Day 0
It happens.
Get medical care and keep every record — photos, names, the report number. In Utah, what you document now is what your claim is built on.
Within 24 hours
Tell us what happened.
Two minutes on this page. A Utah personal injury attorney reviews it for free and, if it’s a fit, you’re matched within 24 hours.
Weeks 1–4
Your attorney builds the file.
Reports, medical records, witnesses, camera footage, insurance policies. This is the part insurers hope you skip.
Months 1–6
Demand and negotiation.
Your attorney sends a demand and negotiates with the insurer. Utah’s fault rule matters here — Modified comparative fault, 50% bar (Utah Code § 78B-5-818) — no recovery if your fault is as great as the combined fault of all defendants.
Before the 4-year deadline
Suit is filed if it has to be.
Utah gives 4 years from the date it happened. Filing keeps your leverage; missing it ends the claim.
Resolution
Settlement or verdict.
You pay nothing along the way. The fee — typically 33% — comes only out of what’s recovered. If nothing is recovered, you owe nothing.

Statute of Limitations: 4 years
4 years for general negligence (Utah Code § 78B-2-307); 2 years for medical malpractice (§ 78B-3-404); 2 years for wrongful death (§ 78B-2-304)
Fault Rule: 50%
Modified comparative fault, 50% bar (Utah Code § 78B-5-818) — no recovery if your fault is as great as the combined fault of all defendants
Damages Cap: No cap
No general cap on compensatory damages in standard PI. Medical malpractice non-economic capped at $450,000 under Utah Code § 78B-3-410. UGIA caps state/local damages under § 63G-7-604.
Government-Claim Notice: 1 year
Utah Governmental Immunity Act: written notice within 1 year under Utah Code § 63G-7-402; suit within 1 year of denial.
Joint and Several Liability: Abolished
Abolished — Utah applies pure several liability under Utah Code § 78B-5-818, with apportionment among all responsible parties.
Typical attorney fee: 33%
33%–40% contingency — no fee unless you win

Utah applies modified comparative fault with a 50% bar under Utah Code § 78B-5-818 — recovery is barred if your fault is as great as the combined fault of all defendants. The standard PI SOL is four years for general negligence under Utah Code § 78B-2-307. Utah is a no-fault auto state — PIP under Utah Code § 31A-22-307 pays medical/wage benefits regardless of fault, and tort recovery for pain and suffering requires meeting the threshold under § 31A-22-309. The Utah Governmental Immunity Act (Utah Code § 63G-7-101 et seq.) requires written notice of claim within 1 year and caps damages against the State and political subdivisions.

Exhibit B

When to call a personal injury attorney in Utah

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Exhibit C

Personal Injury cases we take in Utah

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Slip and fall on premises

Utah premises liability turns on actual or constructive notice. Winter ice and snow cases are common.

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Exhibit D

How much do Utah personal injury attorneys cost?

Sample settlement statement

Utah · Personal Injury

Recovery$100,000

Attorney fee · 33%− $33,000

Case costs (advanced by firm)repaid at the end

To you$67,000

Due today$0

Try a different recovery$100,000

$5,000$3,000,000

Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.

Most Utah personal injury attorneys work on contingency: the fee is a share of what they recover, and nothing if they don’t.

Personal injury attorneys in Utah work on a contingency fee basis — typically 33% to 40% of the total recovery. Utah’s no-fault PIP, UGIA notice, and ski-liability statute make case planning distinctive. Case expenses are typically advanced by the firm and deducted from the final recovery.

A good attorney walks through every number at your free consultation — before you sign anything.

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Exhibit E

What your Utah personal injury compensation can include

A Utah personal injury recovery is built from several parts. Tap one to see what it covers.

Economic Damages (No Cap in standard PI)

Past and future medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and out-of-pocket costs — uncapped in standard PI cases. UGIA caps apply in government cases.

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.

Exhibit F

Utah personal injury questions, answered

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Four years from the date of injury for general negligence under Utah Code § 78B-2-307. Wrongful death is two years under § 78B-2-304. Medical malpractice is two years under § 78B-3-404 with a 4-year repose. Utah Governmental Immunity Act notice must be filed within 1 year under § 63G-7-402.

Under Utah Code § 78B-5-818, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but if your fault is as great as the combined fault of all defendants you recover nothing. Utah is a 50% bar state.

Auto, truck, and motorcycle crashes (with PIP and the tort threshold); ski and recreational injuries; slip-and-falls; dog bites (strict liability under Utah Code § 18-1-1); defective products; medical malpractice; nursing home neglect; premises liability; negligent security; workplace third-party claims; and wrongful death.

You look at your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (mandatory in UT), homeowner’s or commercial policies, and any vicarious-liability defendants. Utah requires PIP and UM coverage, with UIM offerings.

Most settle, but Salt Lake, Utah, and Davis county juries return real verdicts when liability is clear. Defense insurers know which firms try cases.

The Utah Governmental Immunity Act applies. You must file written notice within 1 year under § 63G-7-402, and damages are capped under § 63G-7-604. Suit must be filed within 1 year of denial.

Utah personal injury attorneys typically take cases on a contingency basis — no upfront cost, and they’re paid a percentage of the recovery only if they win. Typical fees range from 33% to 40% depending on whether the case settles or goes to trial. Case expenses are normally advanced by the firm.