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...
According to the website ProCon.com, as of November 2017, 29 states had adopted laws legalizing the medical use of marijuana. The specifics of these laws vary greatly. For example, some states limit the potency of marijuana that may be legally dispensed while others specify the...
A workplace injury can happen to anyone no matter how careful you are. Safety procedures may have all been in place and yet, it takes a simple lack of concentration and it all goes horribly wrong. An accident may not be your fault but, what...
In most work injury cases in Arizona, the injured worker can select his/her treating doctor for the treatment of the work injury, as long as it is done before the second visit to the doctor chosen by the employer. (except in cases if your employer...