Attorney representation in Murray, Utah since 1944

Need a good Utah Workers'
Compensation Attorney?

Phillip B. Shell (please call him Phil)and his staff have been helping injured workers and their families get needed compensation and medical coverage in workers compensation and occupational disease claims since 1982.  He has represented injured workers at hearings at the Utah Labor Commission in Salt Lake City for injuries at numerous businesses throughout the State of Utah. Injured workers with an occupational illness or disease or a job-related injury come to Phil for help in obtaining the full workers comp benefits provided by Utah law. Mr. Shell has also helped families of workers who have died because of a work-related injury or occupational disease. If you have been hurt, or become ill on the job or because of the job, or a loved one has died because of a work related injury or exposure, contact Phil at the Utah law firm of Day Shell & Liljenquist L.C., for help in obtaining benefits.  Even if you don't have anything we can help you with right now, we will arm you with information so that you know your rights and can stand up against the insurance adjuster.  Call 801-262-6800.  The call is free, the information priceless.

Workers' Compensation benefits available

In Utah, injured or sick workers can receive benefits such as:

• Reimbursement for lost income during the period of recovery (temporary total disability) - usually 2/3 of your pay at the time of the accident.

• Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) benefits for permanent limitations and restrictions. This is based on an impairment rating given by your doctor with benefits paid for a specific number of weeks based upon your wages.

• Payment for all related medical expenses, including prescriptions and durable equipment. Medical benefits can continue for a lifetime to the extent that your need for care is still related to the industrial accident. There are certain time limitations. Speak to an attorney for specific advice concerning your csae.

• Permanent Total Disability Lifetime compensation if you become unable to work because of your injury.  This can be received in connection with Social SecurityDisability benefits.  We can help coordinate the receipt of both and seek to maximimze your recovery.

• Reimbursement for transportation or travel expenses

• Death benefits for the spouse and dependents of a worker who dies because of an injury or work related illness or exposure.

What is a work-related injury or illness?

If you have been injured at work, whether or not that injury will be covered by workers compensation depends on a variety of factors. It is absolutely important to report your injury as soon as possible to your employer, and to get medical attention. If your employer does not know of your injury and that it is work related within 180 days of the accident, your claim will be barred.

It is important when you first seek medical care that you detail to the doctor all of the parts of your body that were hurt. For example, if you injured your back and a knee, but you are only treated for the back injury, and the knee complaints are not recorded, the knee injury may come into question later and might be disputed.

Occupational illnesses sometimes arise while you are still working for the employer, but may also arise many years later, such as in the case of asbestos exposure. It is important to provide notice to your employer, preferrably in writing once you know you have a work related illness. Failure to report it within 180 days of when you first suffer disability and know or should know that the problem is work related will result in your claim being barred.

If you have questions about your rights, please give us a call. We'll be happy to discuss your case with you right on the phone, and can arrange for an in-office appointment if there is something we can do to help. The call is free, and the information is priceless.

Phil Shell has appeared before the Utah Labor Commission on almost countless occasions over the past 28 years, helping workers whose initial benefit claim was denied or who need additional benefits because the insurance company refused to pay for needed surgery or treatment or cut off compensation benefits prematurely. Our clients include workers with all types of injuries and illnesses, including:

• Asbestosis

• Back and spine injuries 

• Mesothelioma

• Mining injuries

• Silicosis

• Various types of cancer

• Occupational lung disease, such as black lung disease

• Chemical exposure

• Interstitial lung disease or pulmonary fibrosis

• Psychological problems

• Pneumoconiosis

• Deafness or hearing loss

• Occupational Asthma

• Carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve damage and other repetitive stress or trauma injuries

• Dermatitis

• Construction injuries, including electrocution, burns and welding torch injuries

• Knee injuries

• Various types of cumulative trauma injuries

• Almost anything that is medicallyand legally related to the job or an exposure at work
  
  

If it was caused or aggravated by your employment, Phil can help you get the workers' compensation or occupational disease benefits you need.  Even if you have pre-existing conditions, in many cases if work was responsible for making it worse, you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits.  Call and discuss your rights and options.

Third party injury claims

We file lawsuits against third parties who may be liable for workplace injuries. For example, if truck driver is injured in a motor vehicle accident, Phil works with Michael Day at our firm who can also represent you in a personal injury claim against the other driver and the insurance company, obtaining compensation beyond that allowed by Utah's Workers' Compensation law. We refuse to let insurance companies win for no reason, and will fight for the compensation and help our clients need and deserve.

Creative solutions

Mr. Shell's approach to workers' compensation disputes is to develop creative solutions that provide the injured or ill workers with needed compensation while addressing the employer's concerns when possible. We seek to offer win-win solutions, but will also pursue the matter through the Utah Labor Commission and beyond. Phil Shell has received accolades from Utah Business Magazine and has been a featured speaker at many legal education seminars.  He is dedicated to helping sick and injured workers and their families. For more information about our workers' compensation practice and to see if we can help you, please contact our Murray, Utah law firm.

Contact Phillip B. Shell, our Utah workers' compensation lawyer in Murray, Utah at 801-262-6800.  He represents clients throughout Utah and many states with Utah related claims. 

Serving clients in cities such as Salt Lake City, Provo, Orem, Sandy, Draper, West Valley City, Ogden, Kaysville, Brigham City, Logan, Layton, Kaysville, Bountiful, Tooele, Price, Roosevelt, Moab, Nephi, Moroni, Vernal, Park City, Richfield, Manti, Fillmore, Panguitch, Cedar City, and St. George.

Statewide Respesentation.