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Your Advocate in Utah Personal Injury Cases

How Long do You Have to Bring a Lawsuit?

If you have been injured because of the reckless or negligent actions of another person or a company, you have a limited amount of time to take them to court to seek compensation.

A statute of limitations states the number of years you have to bring a complaint. The deadlines will be different for different types of cases.

In general, you have four (4) years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim.

In medical malpractice cases, you have two (2) years from the time you knew or could have discovered you had suffered an injury, or four (4) years after the negligent act.

If you were injured as a child you can bring a case once you turn 18, but you should consult with a lawyer about your specific case.

A person with a mental disability may be able to bring a case at any time. The law is unclear on this so do talk with a lawyer

If you were injured on government property or your health care provider is an entity of the State of Utah, we must comply with the Governmental Immunity Act. The statute of limitations in your case may be as soon as one (1) year after your injury.
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If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident or from the negligence of a medical provider or a company, it's wise to talk with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

You have a limited amount of time to bring a case to court to seek compensation for your injuries and losses. You may have as little as one year.

It's also important that your lawyer be able to begin investigating your case as soon as possible. As time goes by, evidence disappears and witnesses forget what happened. The sooner you get a lawyer on your case, the more likely it is that a good case can be built.

If you've been injured in the greater Salt Lake City area, or in any community along the Wasatch Front, contact us or call the law offices of Rasmussen & Miner toll-free at 1-800-585-6726.

For more than 20 years our personal injury attorneys have been helping people receive the financial compensation they need for injuries from

At Rasmussen & Miner we understand that this is not just a court case, this is your life! At Rasmussen & Miner, we are dedicated to protecting your rights. Call (801)363-8500 or contact our Salt Lake City law office to schedule a free consultation.