Utah applies modified-50 comparative fault with a full PIP no-fault auto scheme and a 4-year general personal-injury SOL. For fracture claims specifically, the band is built from the state-by-state tort law · jury verdict reporters · statutory caps framework and then adjusted for Utah's modified comparative — 50% bar and any applicable statutory cap.
★ band · US federal frame
$15,000 – $80,000
Wrist or arm fracture
Settlement aggregates
The US band is the starting point. Utah's fault rule and any applicable cap then adjust the figure.
★ UT · statute of limitations
4 years for personal injury; 2 years for medical malpractice
Utah Code § 78B-2-307
★ UT · fault rule
Modified comparative — 50% bar
Modified comparative — recovery barred at 50% claimant fault.
★ UT · caps
What caps recovery.
Statutory caps that may bear on a fracture settlement in Utah.
Medical malpractice non-econ cap
Med-mal claims
$450k
Utah Code § 78B-3-410
★ fracture · neighbouring jurisdictions
Compare to neighbours.
How Utah's fault rule and limitation period compare to other US jurisdictions for fracture claims.
Jurisdiction
Fault rule
Limitation
Fracture page
Utah · you are here
Modified comparative — 50% bar
4 years for personal injury; 2 years for medical malpractice
Each answer is independently coherent and references the relevant statute or authority document.
How much is a fracture claim worth in Utah?
Utah fracture settlements track the federal US band of $15,000 – $80,000, adjusted for Utah's fault rule (modified comparative — 50% bar) and any applicable state cap. The position within the band turns on severity, prognosis, recovery time, and the strength of the medical paper trail.
What fault rule applies to fracture claims in Utah?
Modified comparative — 50% bar. Modified comparative — recovery barred at 50% claimant fault.
What is the statute of limitations for fracture claims in Utah?
4 years for personal injury; 2 years for medical malpractice. Source: Utah Code § 78B-2-307. Filing after the period expires generally bars the claim absent a tolling exception.
Do Utah's damages caps reduce fracture settlements?
Yes — Utah applies the following caps that may bear on a fracture claim: Medical malpractice non-econ cap. Caps are applied to the gross award before any fault-allocation reduction.
Does Utah require no-fault first-party recovery for auto-related fracture claims?
Yes. Utah requires PIP first-party recovery before tort-based claims.
Should I hire a Utah fracture attorney?
For all but the most modest claims, yes. Utah's fault rule and caps materially affect the calculus, and adjusters value represented claims significantly higher. Most Utah personal injury attorneys work on contingency (33–40% typical), with no fee unless you recover.
Figures on this page are starting points: the US band adjusted for Utah's statutory framework. They are not quotes for any specific case. For representation, consult an attorney admitted in Utah. See /methodology, /sources, and /disclaimer.