Utah workers comp settlement chart
Utah's Schedule of Losses sets the maximum weeks of permanent partial disability for each body part. Weekly benefit is 66.67% of average weekly wage, capped at $1,170/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 25% by Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-206(1).
Schedule of Losses
| Body part | PPD weeks | Max dollars | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | - | Utah does not have a fixed schedule for back injuries. PPD is determined by an impairment rating based on the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition, multiplied by a factor of 312 weeks for the body as a whole. See Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-410(1)(a). | |
| Neck | - | Utah does not have a fixed schedule for neck injuries. PPD is determined by an impairment rating based on the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition, multiplied by a factor of 312 weeks for the body as a whole. See Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-410(1)(a). | |
| Shoulder | - | Utah does not have a fixed schedule for shoulder injuries. PPD is determined by an impairment rating based on the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition, multiplied by a factor of 312 weeks for the body as a whole. See Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-410(1)(a). | |
| Knee | - | Utah does not have a fixed schedule for knee injuries. PPD is determined by an impairment rating based on the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition, multiplied by a factor of 312 weeks for the body as a whole. See Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-410(1)(a). | |
| Hand | 160 | $187,200 | Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-410(1)(b)(i) |
| Arm | 200 | $234,000 | Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-410(1)(b)(ii) |
| Leg | 180 | $210,600 | Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-410(1)(b)(iii) |
| Foot | 125 | $146,250 | Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-410(1)(b)(iv) |
| Eye | 120 | $140,400 | Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-410(1)(b)(v) (for loss of sight of an eye) |
| Hearing loss (one ear) | 30 | $35,100 | Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-410(1)(b)(vi) |
| Hearing loss (both ears) | 120 | $140,400 | Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-410(1)(b)(vii) |
| Thumb | 60 | $70,200 | Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-410(1)(b)(viii) |
| index_finger | 35 | $40,950 | Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-410(1)(b)(ix) |
| middle_finger | 30 | $35,100 | Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-410(1)(b)(x) |
| ring_finger | 20 | $23,400 | Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-410(1)(b)(xi) |
| little_finger | 15 | $17,550 | Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-410(1)(b)(xii) |
Utah uses a combination of scheduled losses for extremities and a whole person impairment rating (AMA Guides 5th Ed. multiplied by 312 weeks) for unscheduled injuries like the back, neck, shoulder, and knee.
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FAQs
What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in Utah?
Utah's Schedule of Losses uses physician impairment rating (AMA Guides) rather than a fixed back-injury schedule.
What's the lawyer's fee cap on workers comp cases in Utah?
25% of recovery, set by Utah Code Ann. § 34A-2-206(1).
Are settlement amounts in Utah taxable?
No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).