Utah Constitution & Wrongful Death Right of Action
A wrongful death claim gives the heirs a right to bring a claim on behalf of an individual who died as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, corporation or government entity. In Utah, this is a constitutionally guaranteed right.
Utah Constitution Article 16, § 5
The right of action to recover damages for injuries resulting in death, shall never be abrogated, and the amount recoverable shall not be subject to any statutory limitation, except in cases where compensation for injuries resulting in death is provided for by law.
The framers of our state constitution obviously felt strongly about protecting families and the heirs of those killed by the neglect of others.
A wrongful death claim can arise in a wide variety of situations including medical malpractice, auto accidents, boating accidents, civil rights and even dangerous or hazardous conditions left open to the public.
Utah Constitution Article 16, § 5
The right of action to recover damages for injuries resulting in death, shall never be abrogated, and the amount recoverable shall not be subject to any statutory limitation, except in cases where compensation for injuries resulting in death is provided for by law.
The framers of our state constitution obviously felt strongly about protecting families and the heirs of those killed by the neglect of others.
A wrongful death claim can arise in a wide variety of situations including medical malpractice, auto accidents, boating accidents, civil rights and even dangerous or hazardous conditions left open to the public.
Get Help Now - Call 1.877.359.8400.
If you are worried, have questions or concerns, call 1.877.359.8400 to speak with an attorney about your personal injury, wrongful death or medical malpractice case. Or, fill out a form for a free, confidential, no-obligation review by a lawyer.
Get Help Now - Call 1.877.359.8400.
If you are worried, have questions or concerns, call 1.877.359.8400 to speak with an attorney about your personal injury, wrongful death or medical malpractice case. Or, fill out a form for a free, confidential, no-obligation review by a lawyer.