In a worst-case scenario, the employer is refusing to pay your medical claim and now has terminated you for “reckless behavior” on the job. While this rarely happens, remember that the employer must have irrefutable proof that your accident was a case of gross careless...
If you have been injured on the job and feel that your case is in trouble, such as the possibility that your claim will be denied, look for a workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible. You want to be sure that you can move...
When you are injured on the job and need help, we have a list of useful links and apps to help you. Start at the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) and click on each of the bolded underlined links for the information you need. The Industrial...
No one ever wants to think about death and the devastation that occurs for the family and friends connected to that worker. Yet, it can happen under even the safest conditions. Construction and heavy machine workers know that following safety regulations are paramount to staying safe...
Significant injuries sustained on the job can cause many problems, particularly if you will not be able to work at any other job again. Such injuries could include the loss of a leg, feet, hands, or severe head injuries that lead to larger brain disturbances. The...
All employers in Arizona must carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy. Should an employer have an employee injured on the job and there is no insurance, the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) State Fund division will pick up the payments and then charge the employer...
You Were Injured at Work It finally happened. You were at work and while doing your job, you had an accident that has laid you off. You should notify management at once that you had an injury, even if, for now, you do not feel the...
When You Are Injured on the Job Your injury may be severe enough that you must go to the hospital at once by ambulance. You may not remember much while you are trying to deal with pain and fear about what has happened to you. Once...
The construction industry is one of the most important industries in Arizona. However, it also happens to be one of the most dangerous for workers. In fact, it has been estimated that nearly 10% of all workplace injuries and 20% of all workplace deaths happen...
Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Nowhere is this quote more relevant than in the realm of workers' compensation. While workers' compensation is a necessary part of modern employment, the process of being properly compensated for an...