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Damages Allocation in Utah

Under Utah Code Ann. § 78B-5-818, a plaintiff who is partially at fault for their own injury may still recover damages, but their award is reduced by their percentage of fault. This statute applies a modified comparative fault rule: if the plaintiff’s fault is 50% or less, the court reduces the total damages by that percentage; if the plaintiff’s fault exceeds 50%, they recover nothing. The statute sets out how the factfinder allocates fault among all parties and provides specific exceptions. The worked example below demonstrates this allocation in practice. For an estimate of how this rule applies to a particular case, the DocketMath calculator can compute the reduction using the statute’s formula.

Governing authority

In Utah, the damages allocation rule is set by Utah Code Ann. § 78B-5-818. The verified packet cites Utah Code Ann. § 78B-5-818 (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78B/Chapter5/C78B-5-S818_1800010118000101.html).

Utah damages allocation: the verified value is 50% under Utah Code Ann. § 78B-5-818. The verified packet cites Utah Code Ann. § 78B-5-818 (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78B/Chapter5/C78B-5-S818_1800010118000101.html).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the damages allocation calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.