Over the last 10 years, fatalities in large-truck accidents have reduced by 10 percent across the United States, from 4,822 in 2007, to 4,317 in 2016, according to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The trucking industry and its commercially-licensed (CDL) drivers...
No one is ever prepared to get injured on the job or that it could happen to you. But if it does, you should be prepared to take the right steps for your treatment, recovery and workers’ comp claim. Here is information about a few...
Those who are chosen to serve and protect the public, expect to receive protection from the dangers of their jobs in the form of adequate health and medical emergency care when the worst happens. In 2017, Arizona passed HB2161 which expanded on what types of...
If you are injured in a job-related accident, you must list all the injuries and associated injuries that occurred when the accident happened. Never lie on a government document as you could face felony charges if it is proven that an injury you made a...
Marijuana is still illegal to use in Arizona and if you are caught with any in your possession, you may be charged with a Class Six felony charge, or higher, depending on how much you have with you. The sentence can carry from six months...
If you have been working with an Arizona employer doing heavy construction work and you have a work-related injury that removes you from working that same type of job again, you can still come back to work in a different capacity. Depending on the injury,...
On May 23rd, 2019, the ICA will be holding a public hearing in the Commissioner’s Conference Room, 3rd floor, at 800 West Washington Street in Phoenix, Arizona. This hearing concerns the Special Fund and a notice given of total annual reserved liabilities now exceeding $6...
During the summer months, certain businesses hire minors to help with jobs, such as newspaper deliveries, fast food restaurants (certain positions), and a host of other small jobs. Many young people take on lawn services and some light landscaping jobs, too. They may work for...
All workers’ compensation claims have to be approved by the OWCP or Office of Workers’ Compensation. So, some claims are denied while others are approved. Do you know what you can do if your legitimate claim is denied? There are three things you can do...
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), founded in 1923, compiles research information and statistical data on industry trends and suggests insurance rates and loss cost recommendations, according to its website here. Insurance departments in those states who are members of the NCCI, follow the...
