Personal Injury in Utah

Utah ( UT)
Average: Free / Contingency
Last Updated: Mar 2026
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Free / Contingency
Typical Personal Injury Case
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Court Filing Fee $300

What to Know About Personal Injury Costs in Utah

Utah follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. Contingency fees average 33.33%. Four-year statute of limitations. Utah caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice at $450,000. Workers' comp through the Utah Labor Commission. The state has specific ski resort liability protections under the Inherent Risks of Skiing Act.

Sources: ABA, State Bar Rules - Standard contingency: 33.33% pre-suit, 40% after litigation

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Divorce & Family Law

Average: $10,000

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DUI / DWI Defense

Average: $4,500

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Criminal Defense

Average: $7,500

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Bankruptcy

Average: $2,400

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Real Estate Law

Average: $1,300

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Immigration Law

Average: $5,500

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Estate Planning

Average: $1,600

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Business Law

Average: $3,200

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Traffic Violations

Average: $350

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Compare Personal Injury Costs in Nearby States

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CA

California

Avg. $450/hr
WA

Washington

Avg. $375/hr
AZ

Arizona

Avg. $325/hr
CO

Colorado

Avg. $350/hr
OR

Oregon

Avg. $325/hr

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