In Utah, property owners are liable for slip-and-fall injuries if they negligently fail to maintain safe premises or warn of known hazards, under premises liability laws requiring proof of duty, breach, causation, and damages. Victims can recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain if less than 50% at fault under the modified comparative negligence rule, with claims filed within four years.​
Proving Fault
Property owners owe varying duties: invitees (e.g., store customers) receive inspections and prompt fixes; licensees (social guests) get warnings of known dangers; trespassers minimal protection. Common hazards include wet floors without signs, uneven pavement, poor lighting, or uncleared ice, with owners liable if they knew or should have known and failed to act. Evidence like photos, witnesses, and maintenance logs strengthens claims.​
Compensation Rules
Utah’s comparative negligence reduces awards proportionally to victim fault (e.g., 20% fault cuts recovery by 20%) but bars recovery if over 50%. Government property claims require a one-year notice of claim under the Governmental Immunity Act. Settlements often consider shared fault during negotiations.​
Key Timelines and Limits
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Statute of Limitations | 4 years for personal injury ​ |
| Government Claims | 1-year notice required ​ |
| Fault Threshold | No recovery if ≥50% at fault ​ |
| Property Damage | 3 years ​ |
Document injuries immediately and consult professionals, as not every fall qualifies for compensation.
SOURCES
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