What Is the Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death in Utah?
In Utah, the statute of limitations for wrongful death is generally 2 years under Utah Code § 78B-2-304.
Wrongful death Deadlines in Utah
How long do you have to file a wrongful death claim in Utah?
In Utah, the statute of limitations for wrongful death is generally 2 years under Utah Code § 78B-2-304.
When does the clock start for wrongful death in Utah?
Two years from the date of death — half what a surviving injury claimant gets.
Can the Utah deadline for wrongful death be extended?
Counterintuitive: a Utah personal injury claimant has four years, but a family bringing a death claim from the same incident has two. Repoint the URL.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Utah?
Often, yes. Notice of claim within 1 year under Utah Code § 63G-7-402. The Governmental Immunity Act of Utah requires a notice of claim to be filed within one year after the claim arises, and suit within one year after the claim is denied. That one year replaces the four years an ordinary Utah personal injury claimant would get —…
How does Utah compare to other states for wrongful death?
Utah's 2 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 50 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for wrongful death ranges from 1 year to 3 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Wrongful Death Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the wrongful death deadline in Utah:
