Car Accident Lawyers in Utah

Finding Accident and Injury Lawyers in Utah

Utah follows a no-fault auto insurance system, which means your own insurance covers your medical bills after a car accident regardless of who caused it. But once your injuries exceed certain thresholds — $3,000 in medical expenses or permanent impairment — you can step outside no-fault and file a claim against the at-fault driver. This directory lists attorneys across Utah who handle car accidents, truck collisions, workplace injuries, wrongful death, slip and fall cases, and other injury claims.

Utah Injury Laws

The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in Utah is four years from the date of the injury. Wrongful death claims have a shorter window — two years from the date of death. Missing these deadlines almost always bars you from recovering compensation.

Utah applies a modified comparative fault rule with a 50% threshold. If you are found 50% or more at fault for your own injury, you recover nothing. If your share of fault is 49% or less, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of blame.

Utah does not cap economic damages like lost wages or medical bills in most injury cases. However, the state does impose a cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice claims, currently set at $450,000.

When to Contact a Lawyer in Utah

• You were injured in a car or truck accident and your medical costs exceed Utah's no-fault threshold of $3,000
• You suffered a workplace injury and your workers' compensation claim was denied or disputed by your employer's insurer
• A family member died due to someone else's negligence and you need to file a wrongful death action within the two-year deadline
• You were hurt in a slip and fall on someone else's property and the property owner denies responsibility

Frequently Asked Questions About Utah Injury Claims

Can I sue after a car accident in Utah if I have no-fault insurance?

Yes, but only if your injuries meet specific thresholds. You must have at least $3,000 in medical expenses, suffer permanent disability or impairment, or have permanent disfigurement. Below those thresholds, your claim stays within the no-fault system and is handled by your own insurer.

What happens to my Utah injury claim if I'm found partially at fault?

Utah's modified comparative fault rule reduces your award by your percentage of fault. If a jury decides you were 30% responsible, your compensation drops by 30%. But if your fault reaches 50% or higher, you lose the right to collect any damages at all.