Can I Be Terminated After a Work Injury?
If you have been injured while on the job, you may be hesitant to file a worker’s compensation claim. The top reasons that claims are not made are because employees either fear losing their jobs or because they do not know their rights. Most often, workers will use their own medical insurance or settle on what […]
What if I’m only a part-time employee? Do I qualify for workers compensation benefits?
You’ve been injured at work, which can be a nightmare for so many reasons. Unfortunately, injuries do happen, and sometimes they will prevent you from working for a few weeks or even months. Who Will Pay My Medical Bills? Being out of work for just a few weeks with no paycheck coming in will put […]
Does My Employer Have to Keep Paying My Health Insurance While I’m Out of Work?
If you’ve been injured on the job, you likely have a lot of unanswered questions. How will I continue to get paid? Will I be able to file a claim? Who will pay my medical bills while I’m out of work? Does my employer have to keep paying my health insurance while I’m not there? […]
Is Your Employer Not Cooperating? Here Are 10 Tips From A Phoenix Workman’s Compensation Attorney
When you get injured at work you deserve compensation. Workers compensation laws (the Workers’ Compensation Act) gives every worker employed in Arizona certain rights and allows every injured worker (or the worker’s family in the case of death) to file a workers compensation claim, making up for a percentage of lost wages. While you may believe the process […]
When a Contractor is Actually an Employee, What Happens if He’s Injured at Work?
Recently, California’s Labor Commission ruled that an Uber driver was an employee rather than a contractor, a decision that could have a widespread impact on workers compensation law. Uber, the ride-sharing company, argues that drivers set their own schedules and determine which riders they will pick up, so they are not employees. However, the commission […]
Employers and Insurance Companies Have Lawyers, Here Is Why You Need A Workers Comp Attorney
You’ve been injured at work — of course, workers’ compensation law protects you, and you are eligible for disability benefits without a fight, right? Wrong! Employers and insurance companies employ a stable of lawyers who will argue your case down to its core, preventing you from accessing the benefits you deserve under workers’ compensation law. […]
Arizona Disability Law Can Work For You If You Follow These Steps
Being injured at work is discouraging and often scary, especially if you aren’t sure what steps to take next. Workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability law are two programs that are potentially available to protect you if you are disabled from work as the result of an on the job or because of illness or disability […]
A Phoenix Workers Compensation Attorney Explains Why The Pain In Your Neck May Be More Serious
A pain in your neck is not just an annoyance, particularly if you have been injured while at work. This type of injury can point to a much more serious problem that calls for medical attention and the assistance of a State Bar of Arizona Board Certified workers compensation attorney. What might seem like a […]
Did You Know That Any Injury At Work Can Be Covered? Here’s How
Injured at work? You’re not alone. Countless people get injured at work every day, leaving them out of a job, out of money, and scrambling to deal with workers’ compensation issues. Sometimes it’s obvious that you deserve workers’ compensation benefits in the event of a major injury. You may think that a smaller injury is not […]
The Long Term Disability Process Can Be Difficult, But Arizona Disability Attorneys Can Help
If you have been injured at work you know how important it is to access disability benefits. When you are physically unable to work due to a disability, you have several options you can pursue to continue to have the income to pay your bills and otherwise stay afloat. You may well have access through your […]
