Utah Attorneys and Lawyers
Every year in Utah, there are more than 2,500 personal injury cases and 500,000 traffic cases.
Utah law uses a modified form of “comparative negligence,” which holds that the personal injury victim must be less than 50 percent to blame for the accident or event in order to be awarded damages. This also means his or her damages can be reduced according to how much he or she is to blame for the injuries or damages. Because of this, most Utah personal injury victims work closely with expert personal injury attorneys, knowing that the other side is working hard to pin the blame elsewhere.
Although Utah offers a longer statute of limitations for personal injury cases—up to four years—many people find this is a very short time period during which to file their claim. If that four-year mark expires, personal injury victims cannot file claims. Also, medical malpractice cases in Utah must be filed within two years. Most personal injury attorneys suggest you file as soon as possible, and with their help, you can recover damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, and property damages.
