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Whether it was a crash, a fall, a dog, or a faulty product, an injury in Pleasant Grove raises the same practical questions: how long do I have, who is responsible, and does my own share of blame matter? Utah has specific answers to each. This page covers Utah’s filing deadlines, the separate rules for claims involving public entities, the 50% fault rule, and common questions about crashes, falls, products, and dog bites. Talking with an attorney who handles Utah County injury claims can turn these general rules into a plan for your situation.
Your Utah Deadlines in One Place
- Car accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, and similar claims: generally 4 years from the injury, under Utah Code 78B-2-307.
- Repairing or replacing your vehicle: 4 years to bring a claim for damage to your motor vehicle (Utah Code 78B-2-307(3)).
- 2 years for a wrongful death claim, counted from the date of death (Utah Code 78B-2-304).
- 2 years for product claims, starting once the harm and its cause are discovered or should have been (Utah Code 78B-6-706).
- Hurt by a government vehicle, building, or employee: file a notice of claim within 1 year, then sue within 2 years (Utah Code 63G-7-402 and 63G-7-403).
Utah's Time Limits for Injury Claims, Explained
Four years is the baseline: Utah Code 78B-2-307 gives most negligence-based injury claims four years from the date of injury. The shorter deadlines below are the exceptions, and they are the ones most likely to catch someone off guard.
Two claim types run on shorter clocks. A wrongful death claim must be filed within two years of the date of death (Utah Code 78B-2-304), and a product liability claim within two years of when you discovered, or reasonably should have discovered, both the harm and its cause (Utah Code 78B-6-706).
For an injured minor, Utah Code 78B-2-108 stops the limitations period from running until age 18. Claims involving government entities are governed by their own rules and notice requirements, which is a good reason to ask sooner rather than later.
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Utah's One-Year Notice Rule for Government Claims
For injuries tied to a government entity or its employees, Utah Code 63G-7-402 gives you one year after the claim arises to file a written notice of claim. This notice is easy to miss because it is so much shorter than the deadline for other injury claims.
Two more timing rules follow the notice: you cannot file the lawsuit until 60 days after the notice is filed, and you must file it within two years after the claim arises (Utah Code 63G-7-403). These claims are heard exclusively in Utah’s district courts.
Knowing who to notify matters as much as when. The rules in Utah Code 63G-7-401 name a different office for each kind of entity, and each entity files its own designated address for receiving notices.
Utah's 50% Fault Rule
Utah uses a modified comparative fault rule under Utah Code 78B-5-818. Being partly to blame does not automatically end your claim, but you can only recover if your share of fault is less than 50%. At 49%, your recovery is reduced by 49%; at 50% or more, you recover nothing.
In a multi-party case, fault is divided among everyone responsible and each defendant owes only its own share, which makes identifying every responsible party an early priority (Utah Code 78B-5-818(3)).
Where a Pleasant Grove Injury Case Is Heard
Utah divides its district courts into eight judicial districts (Utah Code 78A-1-102). Utah County, home to Pleasant Grove, falls in the Fourth Judicial District, and its district court is located in Provo, the county seat.
What Kind of Injury Was It? What Utah Law Says
General deadlines are only the starting point. These are the situations where Utah has something more specific to say.
Can I sue after a car accident in Utah?
Yes, once you meet Utah’s no-fault threshold: a fracture, permanent impairment or disfigurement, dismemberment, death, or more than $3,000 in medical expenses opens the door to general damages (Utah Code 31A-22-309). Short of that, your own insurance benefits are the main route. The general filing deadline is four years.
Your own fault matters even in a no-fault system: the injury lawsuit is measured under Utah Code 78B-5-818, so at 50% fault or more, general damages are barred.
What do I have to show after a slip and fall in Utah?
The core questions are what caused the fall, whether the owner knew or should have known about it, and whether they took reasonable steps. Photos of the spot, incident reports, and witness names all help, and the general four-year deadline applies unless a public entity owns the property.
Your own attention can be raised as a defense. Under Utah Code 78B-5-818, being found 50% or more at fault ends the claim, and lower percentages reduce it.
Can I sue over a defective product that hurt me in Utah?
Yes. Utah’s product liability deadline is two years from when you discovered, or reasonably should have discovered, both the harm and what caused it (Utah Code 78B-6-706). That discovery language matters when the link between an injury and a product only becomes clear later.
A product injury to a child follows the same discovery rule, with the clock paused during minority (Utah Code 78B-2-108).
How long do we have to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Utah?
Two years from the date of death, under Utah Code 78B-2-304. That is counted from the death itself, not from the earlier injury, and it is shorter than the four-year limit for most injury claims.
If the person who died was an adult with a guardian at the time of death, only one action may be maintained for the person’s injury or death (Utah Code 78B-3-106(2)).
How long do I have to file a dog bite claim in Utah?
Utah’s dog bite statute does not set its own filing deadline, so the general four-year limit is the one to plan around. If a public entity was involved, such as a police dog or a city-run animal program, different rules can apply.
The statute covers an individual who owns or keeps the dog, so the responsible person is identified by who owned or kept the dog, not only by whose name is on a license.
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What Is Local About a Pleasant Grove Claim
A claim arising in Pleasant Grove follows Utah’s statewide rules, with the Utah County district court as the usual local venue and the Fourth Judicial District’s judges hearing it.
Nearby coverage: the Lehi personal injury resource.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Utah?
Four years for most injury claims, counted from the injury (Utah Code 78B-2-307). A few claim types, such as wrongful death and claims against public entities, are shorter.
Can a wrongful death case still be filed if the injury happened years ago?
The clock for a wrongful death claim runs from the date of death (Utah Code 78B-2-304), so timing depends on when the person died. An attorney can confirm the exact dates.
Where do I send a notice of claim in Utah?
To the office Utah Code 63G-7-401 names for that kind of entity: for example the city or county clerk for local claims, or the attorney general for the state.
If several people caused my injury, does each pay everything?
No. Each defendant is liable only for the percentage of fault assigned to it (Utah Code 78B-5-818(3)).
What is the medical expense threshold for a Utah car accident lawsuit?
More than $3,000 in medical expenses is one way to meet the threshold for general damages under Utah Code 31A-22-309; other qualifying injuries can meet it without that amount.
Do I need a lawyer for a slip and fall in Utah?
You are not required to have one, but early legal advice helps preserve evidence and clarify deadlines, and a consultation typically costs nothing.
Who pays for a dog bite in Utah, the owner or someone else?
Utah Code 18-1-1 applies to an individual who owns or keeps the dog. An attorney can help identify who that is and what coverage may apply.
What is the deadline for a product liability claim in Utah?
Two years from when you discovered, or should have discovered, both the harm and its cause (Utah Code 78B-6-706).
Where can I file an injury lawsuit in Utah?
Generally in the county where the cause of action arose or where a defendant lives (Utah Code 78B-3a-201).
What should I bring to a first conversation about my injury?
Anything you have: photos, medical records or bills, insurance letters, and notes on what happened and when. It is fine to come with only a few of these.
What You Do Next Matters
Waiting rarely helps an injury claim: the other side is already working, and the deadlines above do not pause while you recover. There is no requirement to arrive with a plan. Reaching out costs nothing and commits you to nothing, and it is often the fastest way to learn what is still possible.
