Medical Malpractice Law in Utah
This page covers medical malpractice law as it applies in Utah — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what medical malpractice protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern medical malpractice in Utah
Utah state law
- Title 78B › Chapter 3 — Civil Actions › Part 4 — Utah Health Care Malpractice ActUT 78B § 78B-3-403
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- Title 78B › Chapter 3 — Civil Actions › Part 4 — Utah Health Care Malpractice ActUT 78B § 78B-3-405
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- Title 78B › Chapter 3 — Civil Actions › Part 4 — Utah Health Care Malpractice ActUT 78B § 78B-3-419
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- Title 78B › Chapter 3 — Civil Actions › Part 4 — Utah Health Care Malpractice ActUT 78B § 78B-3-422
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- Title 26B › Chapter 8 — Health Data, Vital Statistics, and Utah Medical Examiner › Part 5 — Utah Health Data AuthorityUT 26B § 26B-8-501.1
- Title 31A › Chapter 1 — General Provisions › Part 3 — DefinitionsUT 31A § 31A-1-301
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for medical malpractice in Utah.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.