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Posted in Workers' Compensation Laws on July 30, 2021

If you sustain an injury on the job, then you probably expect your expenses to be covered. This includes your medical bills, a significant portion of your lost wages, and possible disability benefits, if necessary. However, there are various reasons why a workers’ compensation claim may be denied by an employer or an insurance carrier. Read More…

Posted in Workers' Compensation Laws on July 13, 2021

If you sustain an injury at work, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. This includes coverage of medical bills, most of your lost income, and disability benefits in some circumstances. However, just like other injury claims, there are time limits attached to filing a workplace injury claim in Arizona. Here, we Read More…

Posted in Workers Compensation on July 6, 2021

If you or somebody you care about has sustained a workplace injury, you should be able to receive compensation for the losses. However, securing the money you need through the workers’ compensation system in Arizona can be daunting. Often, work injury victims need assistance from an attorney to help ensure that they recover the compensation Read More…

Posted in Uncategorized on April 28, 2018

While it doesn’t seem fair that the location where you were hurt would make a large difference in the amount of money you receive when hurt on the job, it does. Tempe, Arizona, is a beautiful city that adjoins the much larger, Phoenix. Tempe used to be called Hayden’s Ferry before Arizona even became a Read More…

Posted in Uncategorized on August 31, 2017

Many times I am asked if an employer has to keep a job open for you while you are out on work comp recovering.  The short answer is probably not.  The Az Work Comp Law does not tell the employer what they can or cannot do.  Meaning, if you can’t work full-time or full-duty, they Read More…

Posted in Uncategorized on August 29, 2017

Recently, I have had several Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder cases come to me.  Also known as PTSD, this disorder can be extremely debilitating and takes many people out of the job force.  This affects people in all sorts of jobs, but many first-responders seem to have it quite often for obvious reasons. Many times people get Read More…

Posted in Uncategorized on January 11, 2017

In Arizona, workman’s comp. gives you benefits for as long as you need “active medical treatment.”  That means treatment that is intended to improve your condition.  The insurance company will often times send you to one of their doctors to see if you still need it.  This is commonly called an Independent Medical Exam, or Read More…

Posted in Uncategorized on December 17, 2016

Death on the Job Workplace accidents can be life-changing.  There is nothing more life-changing than a worker that gets killed on the job.  This affects everything.  If your spouse was killed on the job, you have rights.  If the deceased worker has children, they have rights too.  Don’t assume that it is not work-related simply Read More…

Posted in Uncategorized on December 5, 2016

Deposition What is a deposition and do I have to go?  A deposition is a chance for the opposing attorney to ask you questions.  There will be a court reporter taking down everything that is said.  They are allowed to do this and if you refuse to go, you could be thrown out or court Read More…

Posted in Uncategorized on November 30, 2016

What does a Findings and Award for Unscheduled Permanent Partial Disability mean?  Other than being a summary of your work injury, this is a very important document.  Worker’s comp. may pay you if you  have permanent lost wages due to your injury.  This document is what the Industrial Commission has determined about your permanent lost wages.  Read More…