A recent story out of Kansas City, Missouri, calls into question as to when family members are considered dependents and when they are not. It is a disturbing situation because the deceased worker “should” have established that his family members were dependents when settling a...
Workplace accidents come with many issues attached to the event. Where there is a serious life-threatening injury and the circumstances surrounding the event are more than just the workplace itself, the evidence must show that a third-party entity may also be involved. A sample situation...
The Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) recently upgraded the website for the workers’ compensation claims filing system, now called the ICA Community. You can find more information here on the community link where any updates are frequently posted for members. Information about the new ICA...
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...
