Workers comp shoulder injury settlements in Utah
A shoulder injury workers comp settlement in Utah depends on the physician impairment rating (AMA Guides), multiplied by your weekly benefit. The statute of limitations is 3 years.
PPD weeks
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rating-based
SOL
3 yr
to file claim
Fee cap
25%
of recovery
Statute
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).
Utah uses the AMA Guides for impairment rating.
High-risk class codes for shoulder injuries
Occupations most likely to file shoulder injury claims:
FAQs
What is the average shoulder injury workers comp settlement in Utah?
Utah uses AMA Guides physician impairment rating rather than a fixed body-part schedule. A workers comp lawyer will compute the expected settlement using the impairment rating × statutory weeks formula.
Do I need a lawyer for a shoulder injury in Utah?
Shoulder injuries often involve disputed impairment ratings, surgical care decisions, and large lump-sum (Compromise & Release) negotiations. Most workers comp lawyers offer free consultations and only collect a fee if you recover.
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim for a shoulder injury in Utah?
3 years from the date of injury. Shoulder injuries that develop over time (cumulative trauma) may have different deadline triggers.