Utah · Medical Malpractice
Utah medical malpractice damage caps and statute of limitations
Refreshed 2026. $450,000 damage cap. 4 years from discovery (effective May 7, 2025; previously 2 years). Full breakdown below.
Damage caps
UT Code Ann. § 78B-3-410Non-economic damages cap
$450,000
Total damages cap
None
Status
active
Notes
Fixed cap for causes of action on/after May 15, 2010. Constitutional prohibition on capping wrongful death damages. No inflation adjustment.
Statute of limitations
UT Code Ann. § 78B-3-404Standard SOL
4 years from discovery (effective May 7, 2025; previously 2 years)
Discovery rule
Yes; runs from when injury was or should have been discovered. HB 288 (2025) extended from 2 to 4 years.
Statute of repose
8 years from act or omission (previously 4 years; extended by HB 288)
Minor exception
Tolled during minority; SOL begins at age 18 but subject to 8-year repose
Wrongful death SOL
2 years from date of death
Notes
HB 288 (2025) was a major pro-plaintiff change, doubling both SOL and repose periods. Pre-litigation panel review required.
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Utah med-mal FAQ
What is the medical malpractice statute of limitations in Utah?+
4 years from discovery (effective May 7, 2025; previously 2 years). Yes; runs from when injury was or should have been discovered. HB 288 (2025) extended from 2 to 4 years. Statute of repose: 8 years from act or omission (previously 4 years; extended by HB 288). Wrongful death: 2 years from date of death. HB 288 (2025) was a major pro-plaintiff change, doubling both SOL and repose periods. Pre-litigation panel review required. Source: UT Code Ann. § 78B-3-404.
Does Utah have a medical malpractice damage cap?+
Non-economic cap: $450,000. Fixed cap for causes of action on/after May 15, 2010. Constitutional prohibition on capping wrongful death damages. No inflation adjustment. Source: UT Code Ann. § 78B-3-410.
How does Utah handle the discovery rule in med-mal cases?+
Yes; runs from when injury was or should have been discovered. HB 288 (2025) extended from 2 to 4 years.
What is the Utah minor exception for medical malpractice?+
Tolled during minority; SOL begins at age 18 but subject to 8-year repose
What is the wrongful death statute of limitations for Utah medical malpractice?+
2 years from date of death
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This tool is informational. It is not legal advice. Utah damage caps and statute of limitations periods change frequently. Always verify against current statute and consult a licensed Utah attorney before relying on a deadline. Data refreshed May 2026.