Workers' Compensation Blog Posts
Are Car Accidents Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
When injuries occur on the job, an injured employee may be able to receive workers’ compensation benefits. This includes injuries resulting from car accidents. However, navigating this type of workers’ compensation claim can be complicated as there are only certain situations in which a car accident will be covered by workers’ compensation. It is in…
Do I Need a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
Many injured workers depend on the benefits from their employers’ workers’ compensation insurance to pay for costly medical treatment and compensation for the wages they lost from missing work. Unfortunately, obtaining these benefits is not always easy. If your workers’ compensation claim was denied, or you did not receive the benefits to adequately…
Appealing a Workers’ Compensation Decision
If your workers’ compensation claim was denied, you must appeal the decision to receive the benefits you need. Unfortunately, the appeals process can be complicated and difficult to navigate on your own. Having an experienced Phoenix workers’ compensation attorney by your side can help ease the burden on your shoulders. Contact our team today to learn…
Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Arizona
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault benefits program that compensates employees for medical expenses and lost wages resulting from a workplace injury or illness. Although Arizona law requires most employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance, many claims are often denied. This guide will explain the process of filing a workers’ compensation…
How Long Before My Workers’ Compensation Benefits Begin?
Workplace injuries can be expensive for an injured employee, who may face costly medical expenses and suffer financially from lost wages due to his or her condition. The starting point for when workers’ compensation benefits are provided is often unique to the claim and can depend on several factors. If your workers' compensation claim has been denied…
Why Your Workers' Compensation Claim Could be Disputed
Workers’ compensation claims can be disputed for several reasons. For those who have to deal with a disputed claim, it may be necessary to take legal action to obtain the benefits you deserve. There are many reasons that insurance companies representing employers may deny a workers' compensation claim in Arizona. Below are the top five reasons that…
Rights of Construction Workers in the Workplace
Construction workers are constantly exposed to dangerous work environments that requires constant monitoring and strong safety regulations to prevent injuries caused by workplace accidents. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) extends rights and responsibilities to construction workers, and imposes safety and health obligations…
How to File a Worker’s Compensation Claim in Arizona
Arizona workers who have been injured at work or have developed work-related illnesses have the right to file for worker’s compensation, which can pay for related medical expenses and lost wages. Most employers carry worker’s compensation insurance to cover accepted claims. If an employer has failed to do so, the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA)…
Top Safety Violations Found at U.S. Workplaces
An annual list of the 10 most common workplace safety violations revealed that over 4,500 fatalities and three million injuries occur each year on job sites, according to The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This year, OSHA evaluated almost 32,000 workplace inspection reports to determine which violations…
Understanding Third-Party Workplace Injury Lawsuits
When you get injured at work, you can usually bring a workers’ compensation claim to help pay for medical expenses and lost wages while you recover from your injuries. However, you might not realize that you may be able to pursue a third-party personal injury claim if your injuries were caused by someone other than your employer. Third-party injury…