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  "name": "A beam fell on me at a West Valley City site—how's fault figured out?",
  "description": "Negligence proof + Utah 50% fault bar; investigate subs/owners.[1][3]",
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      "name": "A beam fell on me at a West Valley City site—how's fault figured out?",
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        "text": "Negligence proof + Utah 50% fault bar; investigate subs/owners.[1][3]",
        "description": "**Fault is determined by negligence: who breached safety duties like OSHA rules or site maintenance.** Utah courts assess if subcontractors, owners, or manufacturers failed duties causing injury.[1][3] Key factors: (1) Multiple parties often involved; (2) modified comparative negligence bars recovery if you're 50%+ at fault; (3) evidence like witness statements, photos, contracts key; (4) lawyers investigate via discovery.[1][2] Preserve scene evidence, avoid insurer statements alone, and let an attorney subpoena records. Proper fault allocation maximizes your payout."
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