A Salt Lake City Law Firm That Only Does Workers’ Comp
Most Salt Lake law firms take workers’ comp cases alongside car accidents and personal injury claims. We don’t. Workers’ compensation is all we do, so we know exactly how Utah insurers and the Utah Labor Commission handle these claims.
- ✓ Workers’ Comp Only: Hal Davis, Jared Mortensen, Blair Jones, and Mark Talley practice exclusively workers’ compensation law.
- ✓ Local Salt Lake Office: Our main office is on 4500 South in Salt Lake City. Meet us in person, by phone, or by video.
- ✓ Spanish-Speaking Attorneys: Attorney Mark J. Sanchez is fluent in Spanish. Hablamos español.
- ✓ You Talk to an Attorney: An experienced attorney handles your case—not just a case manager.
- ✓ No Fee Unless You Win: The consultation is free, and we are paid only if you recover benefits.
Formerly Davis & Sanchez: Same local attorneys, same Salt Lake office on 4500 S, new name—Just Work Comp Law.
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Hal Davis
Managing Attorney
Mark Sanchez
Attorney
Jared Mortensen
Attorney
Blair Jones
Attorney
Your Workers’ Comp Benefits in Utah
Utah workers’ comp pays your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages after a workplace injury, regardless of who was at fault. Below are the 2026–2027 rates set by the Utah Labor Commission (effective July 1, 2026).
| Benefit | What It Pays | 2026–27 Weekly Max |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Care | Reasonable, necessary treatment for the work injury | No Cap |
| Temporary Total Disability (TTD) | 66⅔% of your average weekly wage while you can’t work, up to 312 weeks | $1,376 |
| Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) | Part of the wage gap if you return to lighter, lower-paid work | $1,376 |
| Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) | Compensation for a lasting impairment (e.g., a back, knee, or wrist rating) | $917 |
| Permanent Total Disability (PTD) | Ongoing benefits if you can never return to work | $1,169 |
| Death Benefits | Weekly benefits for dependents | $1,169 |
Add-ons: $20 a week for a dependent spouse and $20 for each dependent child under 18, up to four children. Source: Utah Labor Commission 2026 Quick Reference Guide.
Learn how benefits are calculated for your specific wage in our detailed guide on how workers’ comp is calculated in Utah.
Deadlines That Can Cost You Your Claim
Missing a deadline under Utah workers’ compensation law can give insurance carriers grounds to delay or completely deny your benefits. Here is how the timeline works in Utah:
Tell Your Employer Right Away
Utah law gives you up to 180 days to report a work injury, but waiting gives the insurer a reason to question your claim.
Your Employer Reports the Incident
Your employer must file a First Report of Injury within 7 days of learning about it. The insurer then reports to the Labor Commission within 14 days.
The Insurance Carrier Decides
The insurance carrier has 21 days to accept or deny your claim (extendable by 24 days, up to 45 days total for investigation).
If Denied, File an Application for Hearing
If your claim is denied, file an Application for Hearing with the Labor Commission’s Adjudication Division. Generally, this must be within 6 years of the injury, and you must prove your claim within 12 years.
Keep Up Your Medical Treatment
Medical coverage can lapse if you go 3 consecutive years without receiving medical care for your work injury.
Sources: Utah Labor Commission claims process & Utah statute of limitations summary.
Work Injuries We Handle in Salt Lake City
We represent workers across the Salt Lake Valley—from warehouse and airport crews to nurses, mechanics, and builders. Common cases include:
- • Back & Neck Injuries: Including herniated discs, spinal fusions, and L4-L5-S1 settlement claims.
- • Joint Injuries: Severe knee injury settlements and wrist & shoulder claims.
- • Severe Falls: Falls from ladders, roofs, elevated platforms, and scaffolding.
- • Equipment Accidents: Forklift rollovers, heavy machinery entanglements, and plant equipment accidents.
- • Repetitive Stress: Carpal tunnel syndrome and chronic overuse injuries.
- • Vehicle Accidents: Collisions occurring while driving for work or commercial delivery.
- • Traumatic Injuries: Burns, crushing injuries, amputations, and occupational chemical exposure.
Industries We Serve
Warehousing & Logistics
Healthcare & Nursing
Manufacturing & Plant Workers
Airport & Transportation
Mining & Refining
Public Employees & First Responders
Denied or Cut-Off Claims?
Insurers often deny valid claims, delay surgery approvals, or cut off wage checks early. We step in to handle denied claims, dispute medical refusals, challenge low impairment ratings, and negotiate settlements—taking your case to a formal Utah Labor Commission hearing whenever necessary.
Visit Our Salt Lake City Office
Just Work Comp Law
655 E 4500 S #120
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Office Phone: (801) 639-9617
24/7 Line: (801) 746-0290
Serving the Entire Salt Lake Valley
We represent injured workers throughout Salt Lake County, including Murray, Millcreek, Holladay, Midvale, South Salt Lake, West Valley City, Taylorsville, West Jordan, Sandy, Draper, South Jordan, and Cottonwood Heights.
Also serving other regions across Utah: Ogden | Utah County | St. George
Results for Injured Utah Workers
| Result | Case / Accident Type |
|---|---|
| $1,600,000 | Employee Fall Accident |
| $800,000 | Industrial Accident |
| $248,000 | Machine Accident |
*Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in future cases.
What Our Clients Say
4.8
“Just Work Comp Law handled my workers’ comp claim with total professionalism. They kept me updated, got my medical care approved, and secured a great settlement.”
Salt Lake City Workers’ Comp FAQ
Not always. But if your claim is denied, your checks stop, surgery is delayed, or you’re offered a settlement, a lawyer can protect benefits you might otherwise lose. The consultation is 100% free.
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, so we’re paid only if you recover benefits. Learn more in our guide on how much a workers’ comp attorney really costs you.
Report it to your employer as soon as possible. Utah law allows up to 180 days, but delays give the insurance carrier a reason to question your claim.
Wage benefits are generally 66⅔% of your average weekly wage, up to $1,376 a week for injuries in 2026–27. All reasonable and necessary medical bills for the injury are also fully covered.
You can file an Application for Hearing with the Utah Labor Commission. We gather the medical evidence, handle the filing, and represent you at the hearing.
Utah law protects employees who file claims in good faith. If you are fired or disciplined after reporting a workplace injury, contact an attorney who specializes in employment law.
In many cases, your employer’s insurance carrier directs initial care, but you have options under Utah regulations. Ask us before switching doctors so your benefits aren’t put at risk.
Yes. Attorney Mark J. Sanchez is fluent in Spanish, and our staff can help you in Spanish. Sí, hablamos español.
Yes. Davis & Sanchez is now Just Work Comp Law, with the same attorneys, staff, and Salt Lake City office on 655 E 4500 South Suite 120.