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Posted in Workers Compensation on January 2, 2024

Almost every worker in Arizona has specific rights when it comes to receiving compensation after a workplace injury. In general, workers’ compensation benefits will pay for all medical coverage related to a workplace injury as well as a major portion of lost wages if an employee is unable to work while recovering. Here, we want Read More…

Posted in Worker's Compensation on December 18, 2023

Applying for Social Security disability benefits in the state of Arizona can seem terrifying, but the process does not have to be. If you have a condition that you believe warrants receiving Social Security disability, moving forward with the application through the Social Security Administration is the first step in ensuring that you and your Read More…

Posted in Workers' Compensation Laws on December 8, 2023

What are the grounds for wrongful termination in Arizona? Despite the fact that Arizona is an at-will state for employment purposes, that does not mean employers can terminate workers for any reason. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, you may have grounds for a wrongful termination lawsuit if your employer fired Read More…

Posted in Work Injury on November 13, 2023

Police officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel all have varying and complex workplace duties. Unfortunately, first responders regularly sustain workplace injuries and contract illnesses related to their jobs. The Phoenix work injury attorneys at Crossman Law want to examine some of the most common first responder injuries that occur throughout Arizona. First Responders Get Placed Into Read More…

Posted in Worker's Compensation on October 27, 2023

The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be debilitating and prevent individuals from carrying out their day-to-day activities. PTSD can also prevent people from carrying out job-related duties. However, is PTSD covered under workers’ compensation in Arizona? In most situations, mental illnesses are not covered under workers’ compensation insurance benefits, but there may be Read More…

Posted in Worker's Compensation on October 2, 2023

Workplace injuries are not uncommon, but there are times when a workplace incident could trigger an investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). However, an OSHA investigation should not affect a person’s workers’ compensation claim. While there are a few exceptions, individuals should be able to recover benefits for their medical bills and Read More…

Posted in Work Injury on September 19, 2023

Those who work in the various construction industries face major risks on the job. These risks involve operating around hazardous equipment, fall risks, the possibility of electrocution, and more. Here, we want to review some of the most common types of injuries construction workers sustain in Arizona, as well as whether victims can recover compensation Read More…

Posted in Worker's Compensation on September 5, 2023

When a person sustains an on-the-job injury in Arizona, they will likely be able to receive workers’ compensation to help with most expenses arising due to the incident. This includes complete coverage of the medical costs as well as a portion of lost wages if the injury prevents the employee from going to work. However, Read More…

Posted in Work Injury on August 24, 2023

For more than 24 days, phoenix saw temperatures rise above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. According to Fast Company, the heat wave Arizona has been experiencing has broken multiple heat records. In some areas, the asphalt can be 40 to 60 degrees hotter than the outside air temperature, compounding the risks of heat-related work injuries for many Read More…

Posted in Work Injury on August 1, 2023

Arizona law stipulates that employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, regardless of the number of workers they have and whether or not those workers are part-time or full-time. Additionally, establishments that employ family members, minors, or undocumented workers must also carry workers’ compensation insurance for each employee. There are very few situations in Read More…