Frequently Asked Questions

160 questions about Just Work Comp Law.

I was partly at fault for my warehouse fall in West Jordan, can I get workers comp?

Yes, workers' comp is no-fault; get benefits even if fully your fault.

Do I have a work injury claim if it was kinda my fault, like I was rushing?

Yes, workers' comp is no-fault—you get benefits if injured on the job, even it it was entirely your fault.

I was partly at fault in my work fall in Murray, can I still get comp?

Yes, workers' comp ignores who was at fault. You still get benefits.

Can I get workers comp if I fell from a ladder on the job?

Yes, workers' comp covers ladder falls at work on a no-fault basis for medical, wages and disability.

My back went out lifting boxes at work but I had issues before, will workers comp cover it in Utah?

Yes, work aggravation of pre-existing back injury is covered in Utah depending on the circumstances.

I quit my noisy job 2 years ago and just noticed hearing problems, can I still claim?

Yes, but you must report the hearing problem to your former employer within 180 days of learning your job caused it.

I have tinnitus too from work noise, does that count?

Yes, possibly based on hearing test results.

Symptoms showed up weeks after work accident in Taylorsville, still eligible?

Yes, with medical proof of connection.

Fell from ladder at work but symptoms started late, can I still claim?

Yes, with medical proof linking to fall and notifying your employer within 180 days of the fall.

Symptoms showed up days after strain at work in South Salt Lake, still covered?

Yes, with medical proof linking the injury to work. Report to employer as soon as possible.

Can I get pain and suffering money for ladder fall at work?

No, unless the fall involved negligence of non-employer third party.

No witnesses to my noise exposure, can I still win?

Yes, with doctor notes and records indicating the cause was work related.

Claim denied for no witnesses to noise—can I still win?

Yes, with doctor evaluation and notes indicating the cause was work related.

In St. George, can I claim if symptoms showed up years after quitting?

Yes, but you must report the hearing problem to your former employer within 180 days of learning your job caused it.

Can I get workers comp if I fell from a ladder on the job in Utah?

Yes, Utah workers' comp covers ladder falls at work; report within 180 days.

My silicosis showed up years after drilling in Utah, can I still claim occupational illness?

Yes, but you must report the silicosis to your employer within 180 days of learning your job caused it.

No documentation of work accident in West Valley City, still eligible?

Yes, as long as you testify to reporting the injury to a supervisor within 180 days. Need medical evidence too.

No witnesses to my ladder fall at work, do I have a case?

Yes, as long as it was reported to your employer within 180 days and you have doctor notes mentioning the fall.

No witnesses to my machine injury at work, can I still claim?

Yes, use med records and machine evidence.

Symptoms worse months after ladder fall at work, still claimable?

Yes, as long as your medical records indicate you had a work accident.

Can I sue someone else besides my boss for work injury in Draper Utah?

Yes, if someone who doesn't work for your employer was the cause.

Do I need a lawyer for my workplace chemical inhalation claim?

Yes, if your claim is denied; they increase success; no upfront fees.

Third party truck hit me at work in Draper, sue them too?

Yes, sue third-party for negligence but must pay workers compensation insurance back out of the third-party claim.

Third party equipment caused my occupational illness in Draper, can I sue them?

Yes, sue third-party for negligence but must pay workers compensation insurance back out of the third-party claim.

Can I make a claim against chemical maker if not my employer after work exposure?

Yes, but you will have to reimburse workers comp for anything they paid out on your claim.

Is a third party like equipment supplier liable for my lung injury?

Yes, but you will have to reimburse workers comp for anything they paid out on your claim.

My employer has no workers comp insurance, can I sue them in North Salt Lake?

Yes, you have two options; sue for full damages if uninsured; sue uninsured employers fund.

My employer has no workers comp insurance, can I sue for my illness in West Valley?

Yes, you have two options; sue for full damages if uninsured; sue uninsured employers fund.

Employer has no workers comp insurance, can I sue them in West Valley City?

Yes, you have two options; sue for full damages if uninsured; sue uninsured employers fund.

Uninsured employer after my injury—still get benefits?

Yes, state fund pays—employer penalized.

Do I qualify for workers comp if I slipped and fell at work in Boise Idaho?

Yes, slips at work qualify if reported timely; no fault required.

Pre-existing back issues flared from heavy lifting at work. Allen Rule apply?

Yes, show unusual exertion or excessive weight aggravated it.

I fell from ladder at work but feel fine now, should I still see doctor?

Yes, see doctor now—hidden injuries common. Be sure to report the fall to your employer or supervisor.

OSHA involved in my faulty machine work accident?

Yes, report for safety of other employees.

Missed a week of work from loud noise trauma, claim viable?

Yes, report and seek medical care. First three days no wages.

I have carpal tunnel from repetitive factory work. Is that considered an occupational illness under Utah law?

Yes, repetitive motion carpal tunnel is covered if job-related with medical proof.

Is carpal tunnel from my factory job compensable in Farmington?

Yes, repetitive injuries qualify with medical opinion stating cause was work.

COVID at my healthcare job in Sandy—can I claim occupational disease in Utah?

Yes, prove work contraction like other occupational diseases.

In Idaho, is hearing loss from factory noise covered by workers comp?

Yes, prove work causation.

Repetitive strain from job in Sandy, file claim?

Yes, prove work causation.

Symptoms showed up weeks after work accident in Midvale, still eligible?

Yes, report to employer within 180 days of diagnosis as work related.

Can I get workers comp if exposure was just one day at work?

Yes, medical evidence from doctor necessary.

I had bad asthma before, but work chemicals made it worse. Can I get comp in Salt Lake area?

Yes, with medical causation evidence from a doctor. Claim may be apportioned between industrial and non-industrial causes.

Carpal tunnel from repetitive work in St. George, Utah, covered?

Yes, with doctor diagnosis as caused by work.

Ladder broke during work fall, can I sue the maker?

Yes, product liability suit, but must repay workers comp if benefits paid out by them.

Does workers comp cover prosthetics for hand loss from work chemicals in Draper?

Yes, plus medical, wages and impairment rating.

No witnesses to my warehouse slip at work, still claimable?

Yes, as long as you reported the accident to supervisor or manager at the employer.

Insurer wants an exam for my chemical illness claim. Do I have to go in Utah?

Yes, or risk denial; usually one exam.

Partially my fault in work injury Midvale Utah, still get comp?

Yes, no-fault system covers you.

Partially my fault in machinery accident at work in St. George, still get comp?

Yes, no-fault system covers you.

Partially my fault for ignoring safety in Ogden, get comp?

Yes, no-fault system covers even if partially at fault.

I'm part at fault for my work accident, still get benefits?

Yes, no-fault ignores your partial fault.

Partially my fault chemical spill at work - still eligible?

Yes, no-fault covers all.

Noisy plant ignored safety tests—strong case?

Yes, but no-fault protects employer from negligence suit.

Reported fumes but no air test—can I still sue or claim?

Yes, with medical diagnosis and notes indicating workplace causation.

No witnesses to my repetitive strain onset. Still claim in Bountiful?

Yes, with medical causation evidence from a doctor. Claim may be apportioned between industrial and non-industrial causes.

No witnesses to my trip at construction site in Draper Utah, still file comp?

Yes, medical records and reporting injury to employer make a claim possible.

No witnesses to my forklift injury in Riverton, can I claim?

Yes, medical proof and your account work.

What if no witnesses to my fall at work in Farmington Utah?

You can still file a claim as long as you reported the accident to your supervisor and medical care note indicate work accident.

No witnesses to my chemical spill exposure, still claimable?

Yes, medical + exposure docs enough.

Does workers comp cover long-term meds for COPD from factory dust?

Yes, lifetime medical for proven work-related COPD.

I have pre-existing asthma, can work chemicals make it an occupational illness claim in Millcreek?

Yes, if work substantially aggravated it—prove with medical evidence. May be apportioned.

In Millcreek, do I get benefits if retired but illness from old job?

Yes, must report to former employer within 180 days of medical diagnosis as work caused illness.

Can I get workers comp if my hearing loss is from noisy construction work?

Yes, if proven job-related via audiogram and exposure records.

Can I get workers comp for carpal tunnel from my repetitive assembly line job in West Valley City?

Yes, if medical evidence supports cause as repetitive work duties in Utah.

My lungs are messed up from years of chemical exposure at work in Murray. Can I still file a workers comp claim for occupational illness?

Yes, if with supportive medical evidence.

Can I get workers comp if my lung problems started from dust at my factory job?

Yes, if doctor links it to work exposure. Stringent reporting requirements.

Nurse in Midvale with back issues from lifting patients—occupational illness?

Yes, only if you lifting was over 12 months and no specific lifting event occured.

Deposition coming for comp in West Jordan, watch prior injuries?

Yes, full honest disclosure of all priors prevents traps.

Multiple injuries from one machine malfunction at work, all covered?

Yes, full coverage for all. Must report to employer and seek medical care. Written evidence needed.

I have old hearing issues, can I claim new loss from current job?

Yes, for work-aggravated portion.

Pre-existing hearing issues, still claim new work damage?

Yes, with medical reports from doctor connecting new damage to work exposure.

Ladders were provided by GC on my job site, can I sue them after fall?

Yes, possible depending on relationship between your employer and the general contractor.

Utah ladder fall at work—can I sue the property owner?

It depends on specific facts and circumstances. Talk with lawyer.

Do I need a lawyer for my work ladder fall injury?

Yes, if workers compensation is denying any part of your claim; contingency fee.

Do I need a lawyer for noise hearing loss at work?

Yes, if workers compensation is denying any part of your claim.

I have back problems before, can I still claim ladder fall at work?

Yes, a ladder fall usually meets Allen requirements.

I have asthma already—can I still claim new chemical exposure worsened it?

Yes, with doctors written explanation as a permanent aggravation of your pre-existing condition.

What if I had asthma before starting this dusty job?

Yes, with doctors written explanation as a permanent aggravation of your pre-existing condition.

I missed some doctor appointments for my comp illness claim, will they cut my benefits?

Possibly, follow reasonable medical care and attend your appointments.

My ears are ringing after years at the factory, can I file a workers comp claim for hearing loss?

Yes, ask your doctor if ringing caused by work, if yes, provide written doctor note to employer within 180 days.

I got hurt at work in Murray Utah but didn't go to the doctor right away, can I still file a workers comp claim?

Yes, only if you reported the accident to your employer within 180 days. The longer you take to see a doctor the weaker the workers comp claim.

My cancer showed up years after work chemicals - can I still claim?

Yes, file when diagnosed; prove work link.

I slipped at work in Murray but didn't tell anyone right away, can I still file workers comp?

Yes, file soon in Utah despite delay, but report immediately to employer/Labor Commission and gather evidence to counter credibility issues.

Symptoms delayed years, still eligible?

Yes, file within 180 days of diagnosis as work caused.

Do I need a lawyer for chemical exposure workers comp in Ogden?

Yes, especially if disputed.

Can I claim if exposed via coworker not wearing mask?

Yes, with doctor records indicating illness caused by exposure to coworker.

My back hurts from lifting boxes at my Provo, Utah job but symptoms started days later, is this still a work injury claim?

Yes, delayed back pain from work lifting qualifies in Utah as cumulative trauma claim if reported promptly and medically linked.

I have pre-existing back pain and hurt it worse at work in Sandy Utah, will insurance pay?

Yes, covers work-related aggravation; prove with medical records.

Pre-existing back pain flared up at work in Utah, can I claim it?

Yes, covers work aggravation of pre-existing issues. Must meet Allen.

I had asthma before, can I still claim new lung damage from work solvents?

Yes, covers aggravation; prove worsening via doctor.

Pre-existing knee issue worsened by work slip, covered?

Yes, but depends on circumstances of the slip. Allen test may be applicable.

I hurt my shoulder at work but have old arthritis—will they pay?

Yes, covers aggravation—doc links it to work.

Slipped on ice at my Salt Lake City job site, is this covered by workers comp or do I sue my boss?

Yes, covered by Utah workers' comp only—no suing employer; report ASAP and file immediately.

My back hurts from lifting at work but I had back problems before, will workers comp cover it in Orem?

Yes, coverage possible for work-aggravated pre-existing back issues in UT with medical proof of worsening.

Partially my fault falling off ladder on job, still get money?

Yes, comp ignores your fault.

Third party truck hit me at work in South Salt Lake, sue them?

Yes, comp + PI lawsuit.

Symptoms started weeks after work slip, can I still claim?

Yes, report to boss within 180 days; claim with workers compensation as soon as possible.

Do I really need a lawyer for machine finger amputation at work?

Yes, boosts payout, handles complexity free upfront.

Part time job slip in Millcreek, full benefits?

Yes, benefits based on your actual part-time wages and second job wages.

I refused light duty after my knee injury, will they cut my benefits in West Jordan?

Possibly, depending on the circumstances of refusing light duty.

Can they make me see their doctor for my wrist injury in Murray UT?

Yes, must see their preferred doctor and attend IME or face denial; can request second opinion.

In Utah, is silicosis from construction work compensable?

Yes, as occupational disease or cumulative trauma.

My work comp claim got denied, can I still get paid?

Yes, pursue lawsuit through labor commission and with attorney.

My workers comp for hearing loss got denied, can I appeal?

Yes, appeal with better medical proof and lawyer.

Multiple injuries from one accident in Taylorsville, all covered?

Yes, with doctor diagnosis and notes indicating all injuries are work related.

Multiple injuries from one work slip, all covered?

Yes, with doctor diagnosis and notes indicating all injuries are work related.

Pre-existing knee issue hurt worse at work in Draper, covered?

Yes, aggravations qualify.

I have a pre-existing back issue and hurt it worse at work, can I still get comp in Sandy Utah?

Yes, aggravations of pre-existing conditions qualify with medical proof and substantial injury event.

Missed a week of work after forklift hit me does comp pay?

Yes, 67% wages post-waiting period.

Do I get paid for missed work from injury in Riverton Utah?

Yes, 2/3 wages while doctor has you off work.

Can I get paid for missed work from chemical exposure sickness?

Yes, 2/3 wages via TTD benefits.

Do I get paid while off work from injury in West Jordan?

Yes, 67% wages as TTD benefits.

Do I have to give 10 years medical history for comp in West Valley?

Yes, 10 years pre-litigation; refusal = denial risk.

Do I get paid while off work for shoulder injury from job in Taylorsville?

Yes, ~67% wages for time off per doctor orders.

Can I get workers comp if I missed no work after slip?

Yes—medicals and impairment rating covered without lost wages.

Symptoms started late after work slip, still claimable?

Yes—med link proves delayed onset. Must report to employer within 180 days of diagnosis.

I have back problems already, slipped at work—will they pay?

Yes—covers aggravation of old injuries.

I missed some work after injury but no doctors note, can I get paid in Bountiful Utah?

Yes, with proof; get doctor note ASAP.

Can I get future medical for ongoing effects in Draper?

Yes, workers compensation medical benefits in Utah are life-long.

I slipped at work in Murray Utah but didn't tell my boss right away, can I still file a workers comp claim?

Yes, but report to employer within 180 days. The sooner the better.

I have a pre-existing back issue that worsened at work in Millcreek, can I claim?

Yes, if work aggravated—prove with medical evidence.

Pre-existing back pain worsened by work machine fall, covered?

Yes, if work aggravated it.

Traveling for work crashed in North Salt Lake, covered by comp?

Yes, if job-required travel.

Do I qualify for comp if my injury happened during lunch break in West Valley City?

Yes, if it occured on premises

Is idiopathic fall illness at work compensable per recent Utah case?

Yes, if circumstances like floor etc. worsened harm.

My back started hurting after lifting boxes at work in Cedar City, Utah is this a work injury I can claim?

Yes, must have doctor notes indicating back injury occured because of work.

Do I need a lawyer for my occupational illness claim after talking to the adjuster in Murray?

Yes, if claim is partially or fully denied.

I got hurt on a machine at my factory job in Murray, do I qualify for workers comp?

Yes, for Utah employees injured on job machinery. Report to employer fast.

Third party equipment maker caused my injury in Centerville, can sue?

Yes, but you will have to reimburse workers comp insurance from proceeds.

Do I need a lawyer for simple work injury in Cottonwood Heights?

Yes, if workers comp denies any part of your claim, or if you wish to settle out.

Do I need a lawyer for chemical exposure workers comp in West Valley City?

Yes, if workers comp denies any part of your claim, or if you wish to settle out.

Do I need a lawyer for work forklift injury in Sandy Utah?

Yes, if medical care, wages or impairment ratings were denied or unable to work indefinitely.

Do I need lawyer for ladder fall workers comp in Sandy UT?

Yes, for best results, especially disputes.

I was partly at fault in warehouse forklift crash on job can I still get paid?

Workers' comp pays regardless of fault.

Can I sue my boss if I got hurt on the job in Woodscross?

Workers' comp's has an exclusive remedy. The employer or its workers comp carrier can only be sue for 5 things.

Can I sue my employer if forklift crushed my leg on the job?

Workers' comp's has an exclusive remedy. The employer or its workers comp carrier can only be sue for 5 things.

Employer didn't give ear plugs and now I'm deaf in one ear, sue them?

You have a workers comp claim, but no fault system protects employer from negligence claim.

How long til I hear back on comp claim after reporting in Bountiful?

Workers comp is supposed to accept or deny your claim within 21 days, but can take up to 45 to decide.

How long until I get paid benefits after work injury?

Workers' comp has between 21 days to decide whether it will accept a claim.

Uninsured employer after my fall in South Salt Lake, what benefits do I get?

Contact attorney immediately. Particularly one with workers compensation experience related to uninsured employers.

My work accident happened 6 months ago in West Valley City, is it too late to file?

Utah requires reporting to the employer within 180 days; act now to avoid denial.

Uninsured employer chemical exposure - still get paid in Utah?

Contact attorney immediately. Particularly one with workers compensation experience related to uninsured employers.

Can I sue my employer if I got injured on the job in Utah or just workers comp?

Usually workers' comp only unless the employer didn't have workers comp insurance.

Can I sue my employer if I got injured at work in Salt Lake City?

Usually no, unless your employer didn't carry a workers compensation policy.

How long do I have to file for hearing loss from my factory job?

One-hundred-eighty days from the date your doctor stated the hearing loss was caused by your job.

What's the time limit to claim comp for slow-developing lung damage from my job?

As soon as your doctor diagnoses your lung damage as being caused by work, you have 180 days to notify your employer.

Employer uninsured for workers comp in Draper Utah, options?

Contact lawyer immediately. Be sure they have experience fighting uninsured employer cases.

Uninsured employer after my injury in Midvale, options?

Use state unisured employers fund (UEF) or sue employer.

What if no witnesses to my slip at work in Midvale?

Report to your supervisor as soon as possible. Your testimony is enough to make a claim possible.

How do I prove my occupational disease came from work when there's no single incident?

Seek medical care and ask doctor to comment on causation in her medical records.

How do I handle medical care after work injury in Taylorsville?

Use authorized docs; follow treatment; get switch approval.

How do I prove my hearing loss came from my job and not getting old?

Ask doctor to write an opinion in her notes indicating how much of the hearing loss was caused by your job.

Multiple employers exposed me to hazards before diagnosis in Farmington, who pays?

Typically last employer under injurious exposure doctrine.

How do I file a workers comp claim after machine crushed my arm at work?

Tell employer ASAP, get treated, they file claim. Lawyer helps.

What if ladder was defective in my work fall in Utah?

Sue maker for defect—reimburse workers compensation.

Uninsured employer hurt me in North Salt Lake, what now?

Sue employer directly for full damages or pursue uninsured employer fund claim.

Claim denied after ladder fall, what are my chances on appeal?

Strong with help of experienced attorney.

Insurance denied my claim after I talked to the adjuster—can I fix it?

Possibly, consult with lawyer for advice. Need for lawsuit very likely.

What if the machine accident was kinda my fault at work?

Fault is irrelevant, you are covered if accident happened on the job.