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Utah Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Utah. Find attorneys who understand Utah law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
Statute of Limitations
4 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 2 years
Fault System
Utah uses modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. If you are 50% or more at fault, you canno...
Damage Caps
Yes
$450,000
Utah caps non-economic damages at $450,000 in personal injury cases. There is no...
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Utah uses modified comparative 50 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
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Utah Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
4 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
2 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-307
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 4 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Utah Fault System
Utah uses modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. If you are 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover damages. Below 50%, your recovery is reduced proportionally.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Utah's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Utah Code Ann. § 78B-5-818
Utah Damage Caps
Utah caps non-economic damages at $450,000 in personal injury cases. There is no cap on economic damages.
Non-Economic Damages Cap
$450,000
Pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
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