Utah Traumatic Brain Injury Resources & Support Programs

Utah residents affected by a traumatic brain injury can turn to a network of state programs and community organizations for guidance, services, and long-term support. The Violence and Injury Prevention Program within the Utah Department of Health works to reduce the impact of brain injuries across the state and can connect individuals with relevant public health resources. The Division of Services for People with Disabilities, part of the Utah Department of Human Services, offers a range of support services for TBI survivors seeking assistance with independent living and community participation, and provides TDD access for those with hearing impairments.

The Brain Injury Association of Utah, based in Salt Lake City, serves as a central statewide resource for survivors and caregivers, offering advocacy, education, and connection to local support networks. Notably, the organization also provides Spanish-language services, making resources more accessible to Utah’s diverse communities. For TBI survivors and families working through the financial and legal dimensions of a brain injury, understanding how to navigate health insurance and government assistance programs can be an important step in securing the care and support needed for long-term recovery.

How to use this list of Utah Statutes of Limitations and Repose

• “General Tort” is the statute of limitations for most personal injury or negligence claims (e.g., car accidents, slip and fall, general liability).
• “Medical Malpractice is the statute of limitations for lawsuits against healthcare providers and hospitals for alleged negligence or errors in medical care.  The phrase “from act/omission” = Time starts from the date of the alleged malpractice. The phrase “from discovery” = Time starts from when the injury was discovered or should have been discovered. The medical malpractice statute of repose is an absolute deadline after the act of malpractice, regardless of when the injury is discovered. After this period, no claim can be brought, even if the injury was not discovered until later.
•  “Products Liability”is the statute of limitations for claims involving injuries caused by defective or dangerous products. The products liability statute of repose is the maximum time after the product was manufactured, sold, or delivered that a lawsuit may be filed, regardless of when the injury occurred or was discovered.
• “Workers’ Compensation” is statute of limitations for filing a workers’ compensation claim for work-related injuries or occupational diseases.  The following phrases apply: “from injury” = Time starts from the date of the injury; “from last payment” = Time starts from the date of the last payment; “from knowledge/discovery” = Time starts from when the injury or occupational disease was, or should have been, discovered; “from first symptom” = For occupational diseases, time starts from first manifestation of symptoms; and “from act/discovery” = Whichever is later, the date of the act or the date the injury was discovered.
• Each entry includes the relevant statute citation for your further research or verification. And “N/A” means that there is no statute of repose or not applicable for that claim type in that state.

Remember that statute of limitations and repose can change, so it is essential to:

• Confirm the current law as soon as possible.
• Remember that there is no substitute for consulting an experienced attorney on a potential legal matter as soon as possible.
• Remember that the facts of the case can alter or change the Statutes of Limitations.

General Tort: Utah Code Ann. § 78B-2-307 (4 years)

Medical Malpractice: Utah Code Ann. § 78B-3-404(1) (2 years from act/discovery, 4 years repose)

Products Liability: Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-706 (2 years)

Workers’ Comp: Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-417 (1 year from injury/knowledge)