// JURISDICTION / UT
Truck claims
in Utah.
Utah follows modified comparative fault under Utah Code § 78B-5-818 — recovery is barred if your fault is 50% or more.
4 years
Four years from the date of injury under Utah Code § 78B-2-307.
Modified comparative negligence (50% bar)
Utah follows modified comparative fault under Utah Code § 78B-5-818 — recovery is barred if your fault is 50% or more.
Maximum recovery
Non-economic damages in medical malpractice capped at $450,000. No general cap in standard cases.
Pre-suit notice
Utah Governmental Immunity Act notice required within one year under Utah Code § 63G-7-402.
Utah Code § 78B-2-307
Cite this statute when documenting your claim. Your attorney will work from this authority.
State practice
I-15, I-70, and I-80 are heavy freight corridors. Mountain passes and Wasatch Front congestion create unique accident patterns.
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