Workers’ compensation benefits are paid for by employers. However, workers’ compensation systems vary by state. Depending on the system that is in place, employees may receive workers’ compensation benefits from any of the following: The state government; An insurance company; The employer; or A third-party...
Whenever an employee becomes involved in a dispute regarding workers' compensation, he or she should consider consulting with an attorney on the matter. However, not every workers' compensation issue necessarily warrants legal assistance. Below are some of the most common situations involving workers' compensation in...
In the past, employees in Arizona were not given the option of settling their workers’ compensation claims. Fortunately, however, Arizona law now permits settlements, giving employees an additional compensation option following a work-related injury. Below is an overview of how workers' compensation settlement amounts are...
If you need a workers’ comp attorney, you may be going through challenging times. An injury at work may not only bring physical and mental agony but also a loss of earning capacity. If you have never had a need to find a lawyer before, it...
When an employee is injured, he or she typically wants nothing more than to get back to work as soon as possible. Unfortunately, however, this isn’t always possible. And even when an injured employee is able to return to work, it is often in a...
If you have been injured on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. The workers’ comp system is complex and not easy to navigate. It is always a good idea to consult an experienced workers’ comp attorney who understands the law and...
Under Arizona's workers compensation law, an injured employee generally foregoes the right to sue his or her employer for negligence in connection with a work-related injury. In exchange, the employee is entitled to benefits such as medical treatment or monetary payments while he or she...
Although so-called “battle fatigue” or “shell shock” has been recognized for many years as a common effect of exposure to combat conditions, the affliction now known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was not formally recognized as a legitimate diagnosis by the American Psychiatric Association...
We recently discussed on this blog the threat to worker safety posed by workplace violence. The news seems to report almost weekly on an incident in which a disgruntled employee used a firearm to retaliate against a former supervisor or colleagues. As tragic as these...
You’ve probably seen lists of the most dangerous jobs in America. These involve a high risk of serious or fatal injury on the job. Police officers, Alaskan king crab fishermen, and underground coal miners typically rank near the top. In each of these occupations the...