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Posted in Workers comp claims on December 12, 2022
Key Takeaways Arizona workers’ compensation is no-fault and does not require proving negligence. Strong evidence helps prevent delays or denials in workers’ compensation claims. Scene evidence includes photos of injuries, causes, and surrounding conditions. Medical records and bills document injuries and support the compensation claim. Employment records verify coverage and help calculate wage-based benefits. Read More…
Posted in Workers comp claims on February 22, 2022
Key Takeaways Emotional distress claims require severe mental anguish beyond normal workplace stress. Physical injuries are not always required to prove workplace emotional distress. NIED claims require negligent conduct that directly caused documented mental distress. IIED claims require extreme or outrageous conduct causing severe mental distress. Emotional distress claims against employers can be challenging to Read More…
Posted in Workers comp claims on October 12, 2021
Key Takeaways Arizona law allows reopening a workers’ compensation claim after closure. A Petition to Rearrange or Reopen must be filed with the ICA. Objective medical evidence must show the condition worsened since closure. A claim cannot reopen based solely on increased pain. Both the worker and insurance carrier may petition to reopen. Unlike 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…