Utah Workers Compensation Dependents Now Get 4x as Much Per Week
For roughly 30 years, Utah workers compensation dependents have only been eligible to receive $5 per week. That adds up to just $25 per week for a family of 6, and while that might have been OK in 1988, the cost of living has skyrocketed since then.We at Davis &
Can I Get Reimbursement for Travel Expenses in a Utah Workers Comp Claim?
Not everyone has the luxury of living close to their doctor, and nobody wants to feel stuck or forced to choose a different medical expert after suffering a work-related injury. But when you’re hurt at work and you’re faced with frequent trips to an out-of-town office, those gas bills can
Can I Get Workers Compensation for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
When most people think of workplace injuries, they think of big accidents with one-time effects. While these types of injuries tend to make the headlines, they only make a portion of the workers compensation claims filed in Utah, Idaho and beyond.The reality is that many, many kinds of injuries and
What’s the Difference Between a Workers Compensation Claim and a Personal Injury Claim?
While some lawyers practice both personal injury law and workers compensation law, there’s a huge distinction to be made between the two.Except for rare cases, it is not possible for an injured worker to file a personal injury claim against an employer. In general, when employees are hurt on the
What is a Repetitive Stress Injury?
What is a repetitive stress injury? Repetitive stress injuries (RSI) affect millions of Americans every year. Office staff, supermarket checkout clerks, and construction workers can all fall victim to repetitive stress. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported that RSI’s are one of the fastest growing occupational injuries.