09/24/2026
At LawyerUp, we’re often asked, “How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Utah?”
Many people are surprised to learn that, for most cases, you have four years from the accident. (Wrongful death claims generally have a two-year deadline, medical malpractice claims generally have a two-year deadline from when the injury was or should have been discovered, and claims involving a government entity or employee generally require a formal Notice of Claim within one year.)
While those timeframes may seem like a blessing, you don’t want to make the mistake of waiting too long.
That’s because security footage gets overwritten, vehicles get repaired, skid marks disappear, and witnesses forget details. In other words, the sooner we start, the more evidence we can work to preserve.
So if you’ve been injured, contact LawyerUp for a free case review right away: (801) 685-1000 or https://lawyerup.com/