Is All We Do.
* Required Field
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…
Posted in Work Injury, Worker's Compensation on July 21, 2023
Individuals often sustain workplace injuries that are so severe they would be considered disabled. In these situations, it is natural to wonder whether or not you can claim disability and workers’ compensation benefits at the same time. Individuals moving towards Social Security disability while currently receiving workers’ compensation for an injury should speak to a Read More…
Posted in Work Injury, Worker's Compensation on July 3, 2023
There are times when individuals sustain workplace injuries and are unable to work until after they recover. However, it is not uncommon for individuals who are injured at work to return to some type of light duty activity on the job. Here, we want to discuss what light duty could mean for your workers’ compensation Read More…
Posted in workers' compensation laws on June 28, 2023
Arizona is an at-will employment state, which means individuals can leave their job for whatever reason they want and at any time. However, what if an employee is collecting workers’ compensation benefits after sustaining an on-the-job injury? Can they still leave their job while they receive benefits? The answer is yes – individuals certainly have Read More…
Posted in workers' compensation laws on June 28, 2023
Choosing to become an independent contractor or performing any kind of contract work can bring a worker a certain amount of freedom. Unfortunately, independent contractors do not receive the same types of benefits that actual employees do. This can be particularly detrimental when it comes to workplace injuries. Actual independent contractors are not eligible for Read More…
Posted in workers compensation on May 23, 2023
When individuals sustain injuries on the job and when they are harmed due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual or entity, they should be able to recover compensation. However, the route to recover compensation after a workplace injury usually looks different than the route of recovering compensation for an incident caused by Read More…
Posted in workers' compensation laws on May 23, 2023
When we examine the information available from the Pew Research Center, we can see that there are approximately 275,000 undocumented individuals residing in the state of Arizona. These are individuals that you see every day. They work alongside you, and their children go to school with your children. They shop in the same stores and Read More…