Personal Injury in Utah
This page covers personal injury 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 personal injury protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern personal injury in Utah
Utah state law
- Title 34A › Chapter 2 — Workers' Compensation Act › Part 1 — General ProvisionsUT 34A § 34A-2-105
Cited in 12 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 76 › Chapter 2 — Principles of Criminal Responsibility › Part 4 — Justification Excluding Criminal ResponsibilityUT 76 § 76-2-402
Cited in 12 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 78B › Chapter 5 — Trial, Judgment, and Appeal › Part 8 — MiscellaneousUT 78B § 78B-5-817
Cited in 9 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 34A › Chapter 2 — Workers' Compensation Act › Part 4 — Compensation and BenefitsUT 34A § 34A-2-413
Cited in 7 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 76 › Chapter 1 — General Provisions › Part 1 — Introductory ProvisionsUT 76 § 76-1-101.5
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 76 › Chapter 5 — Offenses Against the Individual › Part 1 — Assault and Related OffensesUT 76 § 76-5-106.5
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Tort Claims Act
Federal law allowing private parties to sue the United States in federal court for most torts committed by federal employees. Codified at 28 U.S.C. §§ 1346(b), 2671-2680.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for personal injury 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.