State

Statutes of Limitation

Limits on Damage Awards

Pre-trial Screening and Arbitration

Utah

§78.14.4. 2 years from discovery but not more than 4 years from act; foreign object or fraud: 1 year from discovery, applies to all persons regardless of minority or disability

§78.14.7.1. $400,000 limit on non-economic damages for actions arising after July 1, 2002. Adjusted annually by Administrative Office of Courts.

§78.14.12. Voluntary pre-litigation panel may be requested.

§78.14.16. Upon written agreement by all parties, proceedings may be considered a binding arbitration hearing.

Joint and Several Liability

Expert Witnesses

Utah Malpractice Attorney Fees

Patient Compensation or Stabilization Fund

§78.27.40. Defendants are proportionally liable according to percentage of fault for damages awarded.

No provisions.

§78.14.7.5. Contingency fee not to exceed 1/3 of award.

None provided.