Most people think that the only parties involved in a workers' compensation claim are the worker, the employer and the employer's insurer. However, co-workers can also be involved in the issue and there can also be third parties. Third parties become relevant if they are...
Nowadays, more and more employers are choosing to classify people who work for them as independent contractors to avoid paying payroll taxes and the premiums for their workers’ compensation insurance. The implication of this is that workers who are engaged as independent contractors will not...
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), a number of responsibilities have been assigned to employers in a bid to reduce the incidence of workplace accidents and make sure that workers who suffer injuries are well catered for. These responsibilities must be adhered to...
Workers compensation law in the United States is quite disparate in that while the essence of the law is the same all around the country, the specifics vary widely from state to state. It is important that you understand the categories of injuries that are...
Most of the attention in cases of workers’ compensation is given to traumatic one-time accidents. However, there are injuries which a worker can sustain while working for his employer on a long term basis. These injuries are usually gradual and not immediately noticeable. Regardless of...
As a highly respected Arizona workers' compensation attorney, Briana Chua is very active in the community with lawyers from other specialties. Recently she became chair of the Maricopa County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service. Her article in the latest issue of Maricopa Lawyer explains how...
Posted by Weston Montrose After filing a claim for workers’ compensation benefits with the Industrial Commission of Arizona the employer’s insurance carrier will be “notified” of the claim. The insurance company is supposed to either “accept” or “deny” the claim within 21 days of receiving the...
Arizona Injured workers can still claim wage loss benefits even after receiving a “full duty” return to work note from a doctor. Post by Weston Montrose, Esq. Certified Specialist, Workers’ Compensation by the State Bar of Arizona Injured workers who can’t return to their job right away because...
After suffering an injury at work many people expect they will be compensated for the “pain and suffering” they experienced a result of their problem. In a personal injury or “negligence” case against someone who has caused an injury, Arizona law does provide for the...
This is one of the most common questions asked by someone who was hurt while on the job. If the injury was caused by your employer or a co-worker then in most cases, the answer is no. The very limited exceptions to the general rule...