According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, after declining over several consecutive years workplace fatalities are again on the rise. In 2016, total fatalities topped 5,000 for the first time since 2008. At nearly forty percent, BLS statistics show that transportation-related incidents...
Workers at construction work zones on highways and interstates work under the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a car accident. If you or a loved one has been a victim of a highway construction accident, you are eligible for compensation for...
It's no secret that working in roofing, whether commercial or residential, is both physically demanding and dangerous. You might be surprised to know, however, that roofers are actually engaged in one of the most dangerous jobs around. Roofing workers nationwide are more than three times...
In an earlier blog post, we discussed the potential downsides of pursuing a workers’ compensation case in Arizona without a lawyer. You may be giving up benefits that you didn't even know you had. But which lawyer is best for you? You could choose from among the...
A seriously injured worker may sometimes require continued medical treatment for months or even years. As we reported in a recent entry in this blog, thanks to a 2017 change in Arizona law in many such cases the compensation insurance carrier can now offer a...
In an earlier blog post, we discussed various factors courts have applied to determine whether a worker is an “employee” or an “independent contractor”. As in most states, in Arizona, the distinction is critical when a worker incurs an on-the-job injury. Simply stated, the Arizona...
Most discussions regarding Arizona animal husbandry focus on beef cattle. The Arizona Beef Council estimates that the more than 20,000 cattle farms and ranches in the Grand Canyon State contribute more than $400 million annually to the state's gross domestic product. Given this volume of beef...
Even though you got injured at work and filed your workers’ comp claim, your claim has been denied. Why do insurance companies deny workers the benefits they should receive? Paying you benefits costs the insurance company money. Denying your claim saves them money. So, if you did...
In most states, a workers’ compensation insurance company can settle a case with an injured claimant. As in ordinary civil litigation, the settlement typically requires the insurer to pay the claimant a lump sum in exchange for the claimant's agreement to never seek additional benefits...
Electric Power Drills Electric power drills, both corded and cordless, are used in a wide range of construction and manufacturing operations. The first commercially successful model patented by the Black and Decker Company in 1917. Power drills significantly reduce the time and physical effort required to...