The simple answer is yes. You may represent yourself, but you probably will need a lawyer. The Arizona Revised Statute and the Arizona Administrative Code regulate the Workers’ Compensation system and procedures. In theory, the system works very well, but collecting compensation is not always...
Injured workers are eligible to claim and receive workers’ compensation benefits for all reasonable and necessary medical treatments, benefits for lost wages and disability benefits. Your benefits will depend on your ability to work and the severity of your injuries. You may qualify for vocational...
Compromise and Settlement in Arizona In some instances, you may want to consider accepting a lump sum settlement instead of receiving regular monthly payments indefinitely. You might also decide to accept a settlement instead of taking a disputed case to trial. Whatever your reason for considering...
To qualify for worker’s compensation, there are three basic requirements. Employer should have Workers’ Comp Insurance Your employer must be required to have workers’ comp insurance and have it too. The number of employees, the type of business and the type of work performed by the employees...
The purpose of the medical and disability benefits available to Arizona workers injured at the workplace is to help the individual to recover as quickly as possible in order to return to work. Workers’ compensation legislation makes medical treatment immediately available to an injured worker...
Workers’ compensation insurance is an invaluable resource for someone who is injured in an accident at work or who develops an illness that is job-related. The individual receives medical treatment and is compensated for lost wages without financial worries. Although Arizona law requires most employers...
Employee v independent contractor To be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits you must be an employee; independent contractors are not eligible for such benefits. How do you determine if you are an employee or an independent contractor? This might sound like an obvious and simple question,...
Although it is simple to file a workers’ compensation claim in Arizona, the process of having your claim approved can become involved if it is disputed, which is one reason why Phoenix workers’ compensation attorneys can find themselves in demand. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault...
If you or a loved one has been injured on the job and you are wondering whether you or that person qualifies for workers’ compensation benefits, here are 3 requirements you must fulfill to be eligible. Employer’s Insurance The employer must have worker’s compensation insurance (or be...
When someone is injured or becomes ill because of activities, accidents or exposure to hazardous substances at work, getting immediate medical care is essential. At one time, workers were forced to pay for medical treatment out of their own pockets or had to file a...