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. Whether your injury happened in Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, St. George, on I-15 or I-80, or skiing at Park City or Snowbird, we’ll match you with the right attorney — at no cost to get started.

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.

Why Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Utah?

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.

When Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Utah?

Our network includes Utah personal injury attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:

Types of Personal Injury Cases in Utah

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

Treating the 50% bar as 51%

Confusing the 4-year general PI SOL with the 2-year medical malpractice SOL

Missing the 1-year UGIA notice under § 63G-7-402

Mismanaging PIP benefits and the tort threshold for auto cases

Giving a recorded statement to the defendant’s insurer without counsel

Settling before reaching maximum medical improvement and pricing future care

Treating the 50% bar as 51%

Confusing the 4-year general PI SOL with the 2-year medical malpractice SOL

Missing the 1-year UGIA notice under § 63G-7-402

Mismanaging PIP benefits and the tort threshold for auto cases

Giving a recorded statement to the defendant’s insurer without counsel

Settling before reaching maximum medical improvement and pricing future care

Common Utah Personal Injury Mistakes

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

How Much Do Utah Personal Injury Attorneys Cost?

33%

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

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.

What Can Your Utah Personal Injury Compensation Include?

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.

Non-Economic Damages (No Cap in standard PI)

Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment — no statutory cap in standard PI cases. Medical malpractice non-economic capped at $450,000.

Punitive Damages (Allocation)

Available under Utah Code § 78B-8-201 for knowing and reckless or malicious conduct. 50% of any punitive award over $50,000 is paid to the state Treasurer. No statutory cap, subject to due-process review.

Loss of Consortium

Recoverable by the uninjured spouse under Utah Code § 30-2-11 for loss of companionship, services, and society.

Wrongful Death

Recoverable under Utah Code § 78B-3-106. Damages include pecuniary loss, loss of consortium, and pre-death pain and suffering. No general cap.

PIP Benefits

Utah-specific: PIP under Utah Code § 31A-22-307 pays medical and wage benefits regardless of fault, with tort recovery for pain and suffering gated by the threshold under § 31A-22-309.

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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 Personal Injury Attorneys

Why Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Utah?

When Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Utah?

Types of Personal Injury Cases in Utah

Common Utah Personal Injury Mistakes

How Much Do Utah Personal Injury Attorneys Cost?

What Can Your Utah Personal Injury Compensation Include?

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