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...
When you file a claim for injury compensation, the process that will be initiated will involve yourself and your attorney if you have one, your employer and the insurance company providing workers’ compensation insurance to them. Certain notices are going to be sent to you...
Getting injured at work would give you the right to file a workers' compensation claim. This at times leads to disputes in the long run and could get quite messy. In order to avoid this, you can enter a settlement with your employer or its...
For a lot of people, the workers' compensation hearing is their first encounter with the legal system. Like all issues related with the legal system, a lot of people view this with dread. This should not be the case if you have an idea of...
It Matters Whenever a person sustains an injury due to the act of another person, he can sue the defaulting party to recover damages for his injury. The problem comes into play when both parties are at fault in causing the injury. In this instance, both...
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...
