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Posted in Work Injury Types on September 10, 2021

Key Takeaways Occupational lung diseases can result from repeated long-term workplace exposure to irritants. Common occupational lung diseases include silicosis, asbestosis, black lung disease, and work-related asthma. Construction workers, miners, welders, and firefighters face higher occupational lung disease risks. Symptoms of occupational lung disease may include coughing, chest pain, and shortness of breath. Workers’ compensation Read More…

Posted in Workers' Compensation on August 23, 2021

Key Takeaways Off-the-clock injuries may qualify for workers’ compensation in certain work-related situations. Employees may receive benefits when performing employer-related tasks after clocking out. Injuries on employer premises may qualify for workers’ compensation after work hours. Special work assignments or employer-provided transportation may support injury claims. Workers should document injuries and report incidents promptly to Read More…

Posted in Work Injury Types on August 12, 2021

Key Takeaways Overexertion and bodily reaction injuries are leading causes of workplace injuries. Slip, trip, and fall incidents frequently cause injuries in various workplace settings. Contact with objects or equipment accounts for many workplace injuries. Top three causes account for over 84% of injuries with days away. Other causes include transportation incidents and exposure to 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…

Posted in Workers comp claims on July 30, 2021

Key Takeaways Arizona workers’ compensation claims may be denied for missed reporting deadlines. Filing a claim after leaving employment may raise doubts about the injury. Evidence of drug or alcohol impairment may result in claim denial. Unwitnessed workplace injuries may face greater challenges securing benefits. A denied claim does not prevent an injured worker from Read More…

Posted in Workers' Compensation on July 13, 2021

Key Takeaways Arizona workers’ compensation claims generally must be filed within one year. Employers must file an injury report with the ICA within 10 days. The ICA must accept or deny a claim within 21 days. Injured workers have 90 days to request a hearing after denial. Reporting an injury to an employer does not Read More…

Posted in Workers' Compensation on July 6, 2021

Key Takeaways Workers’ compensation claims in Arizona can be complex and may require attorney assistance. Many Arizona workers’ compensation attorneys offer free consultations to evaluate cases. Choose an attorney with experience specifically handling workers’ compensation claims. A strong track record shows success in securing benefits for injured workers. Attorneys should work on contingency and provide Read More…

Posted in Workers' Compensation 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 Workers' Compensation 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 Workers' Compensation 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…