Employers are responsible for insuring their employees in case of injury while on the job. Employees that are injured on the job can incur medical expenses and loss of wages trying to recover from the injury. Utah workers’ compensation is available to cover the expenses the employee incurs. There are other benefits available through this type of insurance policy. Unfortunately, employers do not always want to place a claim for an employee injury with their insurance company. Unsafe working conditions that caused injuries can result in inspections by a variety of enforcement agencies as well. The truth of the matter is, employers don’t automatically agree they were at fault for an employee’s injuries and will deny a worker’s compensation claim.
Workers’ compensation law in Utah can cover five things for a worker injured on the job. Death benefits can be paid if the person passed away due to the injury they received, or if he or she was killed on the job. Disability benefits for permanent, temporary or permanent partial disability to an employee are eligible under this type of insurance. Medical bill payments including mileage to and from the medical care and payment of wages for temporary or total disabilities can fall under Utah workers’ compensation insurance claims. It is never recommended to walk away from an insurance claim against an employer. Insurance companies will often request an independent medical evaluation of the injuries if extensive care is needed for an injury. Often times they write a report that contradicts what the previous doctor recommended.
An attorney is needed when this happens. The most important thing to have during a workers’ compensation claim is an experienced doctor. It’s important to listen to the doctor and follow the instructions. Not following a doctor’s instructions could lead to serious problems with a claim of injuries received on the job. Davis and Sanchez, PLLC., has many years of experience working hard for injured workers in Utah. They will fight for the financial compensation an injured worker deserves from their employer in this trying time.
