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...
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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...
Getting an injury that prevents you from effectively working and earning a living is not something that anyone wishes for. Despite this, when you get an injury that prevents you from work, you can effectively make use of the workers’ compensation claim to get treatment...
Getting workers’ compensation for injury sustained during work has its own range of complexities. This has proved to be a fertile ground for the spread of myths regarding Arizona worker's compensation. These myths are quite harmful because taking them to heart and acting accordingly can...
Most people think that the only parties involved in a workers' compensation claim are the worker, the employer and the employer's insurer. However, co-workers can also be involved in the issue and there can also be third parties. Third parties become relevant if they are...
Workers compensation law in the United States is quite disparate in that while the essence of the law is the same all around the country, the specifics vary widely from state to state. It is important that you understand the categories of injuries that are...
Arizona Workers’ Compensation Law – Disputed benefits claims are complicated. Montrose & Chua, workers’ comp attorneys, explain challenges of disputed claims. What to do if Your Arizona Workers’ Compensation Claim is Turned Down You filed your Arizona workers’ compensation claim, and in the process, you did everything...
Arizona Workers’ Compensation Law – Filing a viable claim enables worker access to benefits. Montrose & Chua, Phoenix workers’ comp attorneys, explain the claim process. Do You Have a Viable Arizona Workers’ Compensation Claim? Too often those who may have a viable Arizona workers’ compensation insurance claim...
Montrose & Chua, Phoenix workers’ comp attorneys, examine typical work-related accidents. 10 Common Arizona Workers’ Compensation Accidents If you work for a company in Arizona, then they are required by law to carry workers’ compensation insurance. In Arizona, the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) is the state...