Utah law specifies that what is legally considered a wrongful death is a death caused by the “wrongful act or neglect of another.” The law says that a claim for compensation can be pursued in court by the deceased’s heirs against the party responsible (Utah Code 78B-3-105). Someone may pursue a wrongful death claim because of: medical malpractice (UtahCode 78B-3-403), illegal drugs (Utah Code 78B-3-801), auto accidents, work-related accidents, faulty products, illegal exposure to dangerous materials