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Posted in Workers' Compensation 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 Workers' Compensation 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 Arizona Injury Laws 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 Workers' Compensation 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…

Posted in Workers' Compensation on February 29, 2016

The Arizona Workers’ Compensation Hearing Process Explained   1) Receive Notice of Hearing from the Judge’s Office Usually sent about 3 weeks after a Request for Hearing is filed Gives the date and location of the Hearing Hearing usually set out about 4 months   2) Receive written Interrogatories (questions) from opposing counsel Depending upon Read More…

Posted in Employees on November 3, 2015

What Is My Employer Required To Do? Many people call wanting to know how to force their employer to do something like offer then a light-duty job.  Unfortunately, the Arizona Worker’s Comp. System does not tell an employer what they can or cannot do.  However, that does not affect your rights to lost wages or Read More…

Posted in Workers' Compensation on November 2, 2015

Am I Entitled to Mileage Reimbursement? The short answer is probably not.  In general, the only times you are entitled to reimbursement is if you have to travel outside of your county to get medical treatment.  If you have to go to an Independent Medical Exam set up by the insurance company, then they must Read More…

Posted in Workers' Compensation on November 2, 2015

What if two doctors who have seen me, don’t agree on my treatment or my condition? Usually, the reason that there are two doctors is because the insurance company has sent you for an IME. (Independent Medical Exam).  In those cases, the insurance company will do whatever their IME doctor said.  This is despite the Read More…

Posted in Workers' Compensation on October 28, 2015

Only “employees” are covered under workers’ compensation. However, the definition of an employee is definitely not set in stone.  Many people think they are independent contractors because their bosses tell them so.  No so under the law.  The law says you look at the particular circumstances in each case.  There are no hard and fast Read More…

Posted in Workers' Compensation on October 27, 2015

Even if your employer did not carry worker’s comp. insurance when you got hurt, you are still able to get help.  While every employer in Arizona is required to carry insurance, some do not realize they need it or cannot afford it.  In such cases, a special fund at the Industrial Commission will step in Read More…