Statute of Limitations
- 4 years with Discovery Rule. (Utah Code Ann. §78B-2-307)
- Medical malpractice – 2 years with Discovery Rule, but no more than 4 years from the date of the alleged act, omission, neglect, or occurrence. In foreign object cases, suit must be filed within one year from the date the plaintiff discovered or should have discovered the object. These limitations also apply to minors under eighteen. (Utah Code Ann. §78B-3-404)
Damages Cap
- Noneconomic damages in medical malpractice arising after July 1, 2002 are limited to $400,000, adjusted annually for inflation. (Utah Code Ann. §78B-3-410)
Statute of Limitations
- 2 years with Discovery Rule. (Utah Code Ann. §78B-2-304 – Within two years)
Damages Cap
- Noneconomic damages in medical malpractice arising after July 1, 2002 are limited to $400,000, adjusted annually for inflation. (Utah Code Ann. §78B-3-410)
- Adult Protective Services – (Utah Code Ann. §62A-3-301-321)
- Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult – Penalties (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-111.1)
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more information »About Jonathan Rosenfeld
Jonathan Rosenfeld is a lawyer who represents people injured in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Jonathan has represented victims of nursing home abuse and neglect throughout Illinois and across the country. Jonathan’s reputation as an aggressive advocate for the…
