Workers’ Compensation

Posted in Workers' Compensation on January 25, 2024

Paid time off (PTO) is great, but what happens if you quit your job or get terminated? Do you lose the PTO, or can you get cash out? While it is great to get any money for your unused PTO after termination, there is no guarantee written into Arizona law that requires employers to pay Read More…

Posted in Workers' Compensation on January 2, 2024

Almost every worker in Arizona has specific rights when it comes to receiving compensation after a workplace injury. In general, workers’ compensation benefits will pay for all medical coverage related to a workplace injury as well as a major portion of lost wages if an employee is unable to work while recovering. Here, we want Read More…

Posted in Workers' Compensation on December 18, 2023

Applying for Social Security disability benefits in the state of Arizona can seem terrifying, but the process does not have to be. If you have a condition that you believe warrants receiving Social Security disability, moving forward with the application through the Social Security Administration is the first step in ensuring that you and your Read More…

Posted in Workers' Compensation on December 8, 2023

What are the grounds for wrongful termination in Arizona? Despite the fact that Arizona is an at-will state for employment purposes, that does not mean employers can terminate workers for any reason. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, you may have grounds for a wrongful termination lawsuit if your employer fired Read More…

Posted in Workers' Compensation on October 27, 2023

The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be debilitating and prevent individuals from carrying out their day-to-day activities. PTSD can also prevent people from carrying out job-related duties. However, is PTSD covered under workers’ compensation in Arizona? In most situations, mental illnesses are not covered under workers’ compensation insurance benefits, but there may be Read More…

Posted in Workers' Compensation on October 2, 2023

Workplace injuries are not uncommon, but there are times when a workplace incident could trigger an investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). However, an OSHA investigation should not affect a person’s workers’ compensation claim. While there are a few exceptions, individuals should be able to recover benefits for their medical bills and Read More…

Posted in Workers' 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, Workers' 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, Workers' 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 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…