Utah Medical Malpractice Law at a Glance
Statute of Limitations
2 years from discovery, 4-year limit
Discovery Rule
2 years from discovery
Damage Cap
~$500,000
Key Statute
UT medical malpractice law
State-specific statutes and case law govern filing deadlines and damage limitations.
Filing Exceptions & Tolling Provisions in Utah
The following exceptions may extend or modify the standard filing deadline in Utah:
- Pre-litigation panel review
- Minors: limited tolling
- Foreign object/concealment: 1 year
Medical Malpractice in Utah
No notable verdicts are currently in our database for Utah. This does not mean cases are not being filed — Utah has an active medical malpractice docket. Contact us for information about recent cases in your jurisdiction.
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