2006 Utah Code - 78-11-7 — Death of adult -- Suit by heir or personal representative.

     78-11-7.   Death of adult -- Suit by heir or personal representative.
     Except as provided in Title 34A, Chapter 2, Workers' Compensation Act, when the death of a person not a minor is caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another, his heirs, or his personal representatives for the benefit of his heirs, may maintain an action for damages against the person causing the death, or, if such person is employed by another person who is responsible for his conduct, then also against such other person. If such adult person has a guardian at the time of his death, only one action can be maintained for the injury to or death of such person, and such action may be brought by either the personal representatives of such adult deceased person, for the benefit of his heirs, or by such guardian for the benefit of the heirs as provided in Section 78-11-6. In every action under this and Section 78-11-6 such damages may be given as under all the circumstances of the case may be just.

Amended by Chapter 131, 2003 General Session