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...
Workers’ compensation is a “no fault” kind of insurance, but there are still a number of “affirmative defenses” which have been put in place by Arizona law that employers or insurance companies can raise to prevent injured workers from getting their benefits. Knowing them might...
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...
If you have suffered an injury or have developed a medical condition as a result of your activities at work, you are entitled to receive certain benefits, depending on the peculiar circumstances of your case. Medical Care: This part of your benefits covers all the expenses...
In the state of Arizona, you have the right to choose a doctor of your choice when you suffer an injury at work, after having been seen by a doctor of your employer’s choice. The only exception is if your employer is a huge corporation...
There are hazards associated with all kinds of work. Thankfully, you can generally recover compensation from your employer when you sustain an injury by filing a workers’ compensation claim. However, there are common mistakes that a lot of workers make while handling their workers’ compensation...