Should You Settle Your Utah Workers Compensation Case?
Many workers comp claims in Utah eventually reach a settlement. Settling your case does have its benefits—you’ll get a guaranteed sum of money, be free from the frustration of the workers compensation system, and be able to move on with your life.You may forfeit some very significant rights by settling
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.
What if My Employer Won’t Report My Injury?
You don’t have to report this injury. The insurance company won’t cover it anyway, so why don’t you just put it on your own insurance?We’ve seen this time and time again, and it’s still just as dishonest as ever.Cases like this happen in many different industries, but it’s especially common