Injured In Utah

The state and federal constitutions guarantee several rights to citizens and the government may be held liable for violating those rights. Under the Utah constitution, for example, all children are guaranteed the right to a free and open public education.

For purposes of personal injury and wrongful death law, the most important constitutional rights are:

* the right to due process,
* the right to equal protection,
* the right to be free from unreasonable search and seizures, and,
* the right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment.

Unfortunately, these rights most often come into conflict with the government in the law enforcement or criminal justice setting. Statute of limitations may vary with respect to these rights, depending on the nature of the claim. In other words, check with a civil rights attorney if you think you have a claim because the clock may already be running.