A Brief History In the United States, the first version of a Worker’s Compensation law was first enacted as a state-based constitutional law in Wisconsin in 1911. By the end of that decade, 36 other states had followed suit, with Arizona in 1925. All 50 states now...
When You Are Injured on the Job Your injury may be severe enough that you must go to the hospital at once by ambulance. You may not remember much while you are trying to deal with pain and fear about what has happened to you. Once...
If you’re completing a work-related task, and it results in a car accident, you may be left wondering if you are covered under workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation covers a variety of illnesses and injuries. If you were performing a job-related task and got injured or fell...
Workers’ compensation benefits help employees get back on their feet following workplace injuries. However, when workers’ compensation claims are denied, injured workers are often left with no income and mounting medical expenses. Fortunately, it’s possible to appeal to workers’ compensation denials. Below is an overview...
It’s no secret that construction work can be extremely dangerous. And it is for this reason that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) gives construction workers special rights and imposes a number of safety and health obligations on construction industry employers. Below is an...
Workers’ compensation is a program that compensates employees who are injured on the job for lost wages and medical expenses. Below is an overview of how to file a workers’ compensation claim in Arizona. Report your injury If you are injured on the job, you should immediately...
Work related injuries are not uncommon. If injured, workers have to go through a complex workers’ compensation claim process to get compensated for lost wages and medical treatment. Here are the most important things that can improve your chances of being properly compensated for a work...
Injured employees often find themselves unable to work and temporarily without a paycheck, making it imperative that workers' compensation benefits kick in as soon after an accident as possible. However, different sorts of workers' compensation claims have different timeframes. Below are the timeframes for some...
Auto accidents are common in Arizona. And, unfortunately, they often result in both minor and severe injuries to those involved. But are these types of accidents covered by worker’s compensation in Arizona? The answer depends on whether or not the injury or injuries suffered in...
Most employees in Arizona have the right to seek treatment from a doctor of their choosing after a workplace injury. However, the doctor that you choose to treat a workplace injury is a decision that can impact your physical recovery and ability to receive workers’...