Workplace Injuries

An estimated 60,000 Arizona workers get hurt on the job every year, including thousands who work in restaurants, hotels, healthcare businesses, retail stores, and other “safe” jobs. Knowing what to do if you get hurt at work matters because workplace injuries can take anyone by surprise. Injured workers can qualify for workers’ compensation benefits,...

Slip and fall injuries can occur anywhere, even in the workplace. In fact, slip and fall injuries in the workplace are not uncommon at all. The reality is that these types of injuries are 100% preventable but often lead to time away from work for injury victims, major medical bills, and even long-term health...

When an employee in Arizona sustains a workplace injury or illness, they are typically able to recover compensation for medical expenses, most of their lost wages if they cannot work, and various disability benefits (if applicable). Understanding the workers’ compensation laws in Arizona is important for those who pursue these claims, but we encourage...

Workplace accidents happen. Even the safest employees working in the safest workplaces can experience injuries due to unexpected incidents. Individuals can sustain injuries in the workplace due to a variety of reasons, but there are some common causes of work injuries. Overexertion and Bodily Reaction What does it mean to overexert or have a...

Sustaining an injury at work is no cakewalk, but the good news is that most employees in Arizona are able to receive workers’ compensation benefits if they are harmed while performing work-related duties. However, not all work injury claims are straightforward. In Order to recover compensation for medical bills and lost income, several elements...

Workplace injuries are not uncommon. In most circumstances, individuals who sustain on-the-job injuries are able to receive workers’ compensation benefits that can include complete coverage of medical expenses as well as lost wages or disability. However, could an employer hold responsibility for a workplace injury? In some circumstances, yes, an employer may be responsible...

Thousands of Arizona employees sustain injuries every year. Unfortunately, some of those individuals end up with disabling injuries. When a person is permanently disabled due to a workplace incident, they are typically entitled to workers’ compensation disability benefits. Here, we want to review what it means to have a permanent disability related to a...

Workplace accidents happen. There's no avoiding that. Even the most well-operated workplace can present unexpected issues. However, there are times when an employer’s negligence leads to unsafe working conditions and employee injuries. Here, we want to define or place negligence and examine what this means for an employee because it could mean additional routes...

Workers’ compensation benefits are typically available to Arizona workers who sustain on-the-job injuries or illnesses caused by the workplace. These benefits are in place to help cover medical costs associated with the injury or illness, a portion of lost wages, and various long-term benefits in cases of disability. 1. Medical Benefits In Arizona, workers'...

Getting into a vehicle accident often means going through confusing insurance claims processes while also trying to recover from injuries. Vehicle accidents that occur while performing job-related duties add an extra layer of complexity to the claim. Here, we want to discuss what you need to do after a vehicle accident that occurs while...