Utah Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) Settlement Calculator & Estimate (2026)
Built from Utah's actual benefit formula — not a generic national average.
Estimated Settlement Range
$5,300 – $16,000
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Actual settlement value depends on your specific case facts — consult a licensed workers comp attorney in Utah.
How This Estimate Is Calculated
Utah sets specific rules for how weekly benefits are calculated. Applied to a Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claim, here's what that produces.
Utah pays 67% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1126/week. For a Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claim, the typical temporary disability period is 8 weeks, with settlement multipliers ranging 1.0x–3.0x. See the full methodology for where this range comes from and what it doesn't include.
Here's the actual math: on a $1,000 average weekly wage, Utah's formula puts your weekly benefit at $667. Over the typical 8-week recovery window for Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim), that's $5,334 in wage-replacement before any settlement multiplier is applied. Multiplying that by this injury's typical 1.0x–3.0x range is what produces the $5,300–$16,000 estimate above. Your own number will differ based on your real wage — use the calculator on the homepage to plug in your actual figure.
What This Estimate Doesn't Account For
This is a starting range, not a final number. It doesn't account for your specific impairment rating, whether the insurer disputes the claim, or future medical costs tied to the injury.
Most Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claims resolve without surgery, which is part of why this range sits where it does — a surgical case, when it happens, is the exception rather than the pattern.
About Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) Claims
Because mental health injuries aren't visible the way a fracture or burn is, these claims typically require documentation from a treating psychologist or psychiatrist establishing both the diagnosis and its connection to work.
Common causes: Workplace trauma, harassment, first-responder incidents
Surgery likelihood: low
For a deeper look at what specifically drives severity and impairment ratings for this injury — not just how it's calculated in Utah — see the full Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) resource, including how this injury compares across all 50 states.
Utah Workers Comp Rules
- Waiting period: 3 days
- Filing deadline: 365 days
- Attorney contingency fee: 25-33%
- State agency: Utah Labor Commission, Industrial Accidents Division
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim in Utah?
In Utah, the filing deadline is 365 days from the date of injury. See the full filing deadline guide for tolling rules and what happens if you miss it.
Do I need a lawyer for a Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) claim in Utah?
Most workers comp attorneys work on contingency (typically 25-33% of the settlement), so there's usually no upfront cost to get a case reviewed.
What can I expect to receive for a Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) injury in Utah?
Estimated range for Psychological Injury (PTSD/Stress Claim) in Utah: $5,300–$16,000. See the calculation breakdown above for how this was derived.