Whether your accident happened on Legacy Parkway in Davis County or down by South Towne in Sandy, there are strict time limits for filing your claim. Let’s break down what you need to know in simple terms.
The Basic Time Limit
The Main Rule
- 4 years for most truck accidents
- Clock starts the day of your crash
- Shorter for some special cases
- Longer in rare situations
- Missing the deadline means no case
Real-Life Example
John from Clearfield waited 3½ years to talk to a lawyer about his crash on I-15. He almost lost his chance to get any money for his injuries. Don’t wait like John did!
Special Situations
Government Vehicles
- Only 1 year if it’s a city truck
- 1 year for UTA bus accidents
- 1 year for school district vehicles
- 1 year for UDOT trucks
- Different paperwork needed
What This Means
Let’s say you got hit by a Farmington City maintenance truck – you only have ONE YEAR to file a claim, not four. Miss that deadline, and you’re out of luck.
Why You Shouldn’t Wait
Evidence Disappears
- Skid marks on Redwood Road fade
- Witnesses in Millcreek forget
- Cameras in Sugar House get erased
- Records in Riverton get lost
- Trucks get fixed or sold
Companies Hide Things
- Driver logs disappear
- Maintenance records get “lost”
- Witnesses move away
- Memory fades
- Evidence vanishes
Different Types of Claims
Personal Injury
- 4 years from crash date
- Covers your injuries
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
Property Damage
- 3 years for vehicle damage
- Covers car repairs
- Replacement costs
- Personal property
- Rental car expenses
Special Cases
Wrongful Death
- 2 years from death date
- Different from injury claims
- Special rules apply
- Different paperwork needed
- Different court process
Hidden Injuries
- Some injuries show up late
- Brain injuries might be delayed
- Back problems can worsen
- Still limited by time rules
- Get checked right away
When the Clock Starts
Usually Starts
- Day of crash in Bountiful
- Moment of impact in Holladay
- Time of accident in Draper
- When damage happens
- When you get hurt
Exceptions
- Hidden injuries
- Minor children
- Mental disability
- Military service
- Fraudulent concealment
Don’t Wait Because Of
Insurance Talks
- Talking isn’t filing
- Promises don’t stop the clock
- Negotiations don’t extend time
- Settlement talks don’t count
- Need to file anyway
Example
Mary from Kaysville kept talking to the insurance company for 3½ years. They never told her time was running out. When she finally called us, it was almost too late.
What You Need to Do
Act Quick
- Get medical care
- Document everything
- Take pictures
- Keep records
- Call a lawyer
Where to Get Help
- Doctors near Point of the Mountain
- Hospitals in South Jordan
- Clinics in West Valley
- Specialists in Murray
- Lawyers who know truck cases
How We Help Beat the Clock
What We Do
- File paperwork on time
- Protect your rights
- Handle deadlines
- Deal with courts
- Fight for you
Why Time Matters
We need time to:
- Investigate your Layton crash
- Find Ogden witnesses
- Get Roy hospital records
- Talk to Syracuse experts
- Build your case
Local Court Info
Where to File
- Salt Lake District Court
- Davis County Courthouse
- Weber County Courts
- Utah County Courts
- Your local courthouse
What’s Needed
- Correct paperwork
- Right court location
- Proper filing fees
- Complete information
- Legal documents
Free Help Near You
Call 801-448-6227 if you’re anywhere near:
- The Wasatch Front
- Salt Lake Valley
- Davis County
- Weber County
- Utah County
- Summit County
We Make It Easy
We Handle
- All paperwork
- Court filings
- Deadlines
- Legal work
- Your entire case
While You Focus On
- Getting better
- Your family
- Your health
- Your job
- Your recovery
Don’t wait until it’s too late! Call us at 801-448-6227 right away. From Park City to Payson, Ogden to Orem, we help people all along the Wasatch Front get their claims filed on time.
Disclaimer: Every case has different deadlines. Call us to find out exactly how much time you have for your specific situation.
