In Utah, you cannot file a personal injury claim unless you either have reasonable and necessary medical bills of at least $3,000 or permanent disability and disfigurement. Also, you must file your claim within Utah statutes of limitations:
- Personal injuries due to medical malpractice: Two years from the date first discovered
- Personal injuries due to products liability: Two years from the date of occurrence
- All other personal injuries: Four years from the date of occurrence
- If the at fault party is in the scope of government employment: One year from the date of occurrence