You can have a valid personal injury case if you have negligence or wrongful actions of others that caused your injury. To report a case, you need to show that a person, an organization, or a business had a duty to act responsibly, and they failed to do so. And as a result, you got damaged. To make a valid injury case, you need each piece of evidence, such as photos,  reports, witness reports, medical records, and other documentation that shows clearly how you got injured and the damages you suffered. As each case has a different perspective, talking with a personal injury lawyer helps you clearly understand your legal rights and determine whether you are entitled to compensation.

In Utah, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is approximately 4 years. And if you miss it, it means you lose the right to ask for the money permanently. Statutes of limitations also set some exceptions. For instance, if your accident occurred on government property or you have been injured by a government employee, the deadlines and notice requirements may be shorter (i.e., one year). Similarly, if the injured person is a minor, under 18 years old, the deadline may be paused or suspended until they reach the age of maturity.

Yes, definitely! You can still recover the compensation if you were partially at fault. Utah follows a legal standard called “modified comparative negligence.” That’s why, as long as you are found less than 50% responsible for the accident, you can recover compensation. Your final compensation will be reduced by the percentage of your fault. For example, if your total damages are $30,000, and you were found to be 40% at fault, you will get $18,000 (after a 40% reduction).