What to Do After a Utah Work-Related Injury or Illness
The Utah workers’ compensation program exists to help injured workers in need of financial benefits. Utah is a no-fault state, meaning proof that the injury was the employers fault is not necessary to get benefits. You only need to show that your injury happened at work…
Learn MoreCan I Get Utah Workers’ Comp for a Temporary Aggravation of a Preexisting Injury?
Some folks who are injured at work suffer from a preexisting injury (hurt back in a car wreck 20 years ago etc.). Utah DOES allow for compensation for permanent injuries at work based on preexisting injuries (see our article here on how) , but only under…
Learn MoreDo I have to Accept a Light Duty Work Offer in Workers’ Comp?
The work comp act in Utah states that “If a light duty medical release is obtained before the employee reaches a fixed state of recovery and no light duty employment is available to the employee from the employer, temporary disability benefits shall continue to be paid.”…
Learn MoreWhat is an Impairment Rating for Utah Workers Compensation?
Utah Law says that “An employee who sustained a permanent impairment as a result of an industrial accident and who files an application for hearing under Section 34A-2-417 may receive a permanent partial disability award from the commission.” U.C.A. 34A-2-41(1). An impairment rating is normally given when…
Learn MoreWhat is an idiopathic fall for work comp in Utah
Falling and injuring one’s self on-the-job in Utah is generally the type of accident that workers compensation will pay for under Utah Law. Tripping over an extension cord, slipping on ice or on wet surface for example. However, there is an exception to the workers comp laws…
Learn MoreWhat is an Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) and do I have to go?
An Independent Medical Evaluation” or IME for short, is a general doctor’s visit that is performed by a doctor who generally “works” for the insurance company to determine whether they insurance company should pay for your claim or not. I am sure by now you have already…
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