Wrongful Death Law in Utah
This page covers wrongful death 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 wrongful death protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern wrongful death in Utah
Utah state law
- Title 78B › Chapter 3 — Civil Actions › Part 1 — Right to Sue and Be SuedUT 78B § 78B-3-106
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 78B › Chapter 3 — Civil Actions › Part 4 — Utah Health Care Malpractice ActUT 78B § 78B-3-403
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 13 › Chapter 57 — Maintenance Funding Practices Act › Part 1 — General ProvisionsUT 13 § 13-57-102
- Title 13 › Chapter 68 — Lawyer Referral Consultants Registration Act › Part 4 — Prohibited Acts and PenaltiesUT 13 § 13-68-401
- Title 16 › Chapter 18 — Utah Uniform Partnership Act › Part 7 — DissociationUT 16 § 16-18-702
- Title 16 › Chapter 18 — Utah Uniform Partnership Act › Part 9 — Dissolution And Winding UpUT 16 § 16-18-901
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for wrongful death 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.