Utah Medical Malpractice Deadlines & Damage Caps

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.

This archive is updated as new appellate decisions and rule changes are published.

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