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Posted in Uncategorized on November 2, 2021

Just about every employee in Arizona is covered by the workers’ compensation laws in this state. Any person who sustains a job-related injury should be able to recover compensation for their medical bills and a major part of their lost wages. However, what happens if you are injured outside of the workplace? Can you still Read More…

Posted in Workers Compensation on October 12, 2021

Unlike traditional personal injury claims in Arizona, a workers’ compensation claim can be re-opened after it has been closed and after the claimant has already received compensation for their damages. Both the worker and the insurance carrier have the right to re-open a claim that has already been closed. This can include requesting additional benefits Read More…

Posted in Work Injury on October 12, 2021

The reality is that work injuries are going to happen. The good thing, is, however, that most work injuries are certainly preventable. Even though injured workers can receive compensation for their losses, it is best for every party involved to take the steps necessary to prevent work injuries from occurring in the first place. Here, Read More…

Posted in Work Injury on October 12, 2021

Going to work is something that most people do throughout this country, and most people make it home safely each day. Unfortunately, work injuries are not uncommon, regardless of what industry we want to look at. However, there are some jobs that present more dangers than others, and the risk of coming home injured is Read More…

Posted in Workers Compensation on September 24, 2021

Most people can count on being able to recover compensation for their medical bills and a portion of their lost wages if they sustain an on-the-job injury. However, what happens if you sustain an injury while you are traveling to and from work? In general, you will not be able to recover compensation if you Read More…

Posted in Workers Compensation on September 17, 2021

If you sustain a workplace injury, you should be able to recover compensation for your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages. However, will you have to report workers’ compensation payments on your taxes? In general, you will not have to report your workers’ comp insurance on your annual taxes. Here, we want Read More…

Posted in Workers Compensation on September 10, 2021

When most people think of work injuries, they think of acute traumatic injuries that are clearly visible. However, there are various types of occupational diseases that are not as visible, including serious lung diseases. Here, we want to discuss what types of jobs are more likely to cause occupational lung diseases. We also want to Read More…

Posted in Workers Compensation on August 23, 2021

Getting hurt at work while off the clock could mean you receive no workers’ compensation benefits. Well, that’s what your employer and the insurance carrier will probably want you to think. While it’s True that off-the-clock injuries may present more challenges for recovering compensation, the reality is that individuals are often able to receive benefits Read More…

Posted in Workers Compensation on August 12, 2021

Workplace injuries can lead to devastating short- and long-term consequences for those involved. Fortunately, workers’ compensation systems are in place to help ensure that those who sustained on-the-job injuries can recover compensation for their losses. Workplace injuries can occur in a wide variety of ways and in any industry. Here, we want to look at Read More…

Posted in Employees on August 4, 2021

Employee classification is important. In some cases, individuals are direct employees of a company, and this means they receive full benefits and coverage through workers’ compensation if they sustain an injury. However, independent contractors also make up a significant portion of the workforce in Arizona and throughout the US. Here, we want to discuss the Read More…