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Arizona Appeals Court Awards Workers’ Compensation Benefits to Employee Who Contracted COVID-19 While On the Job

According to a report from the Arizona Capitol Times, an appellate court in Arizona has awarded workers’ compensation benefits to the family of a worker who contracted COVID-19 while on the job. In the case of Western Millwork, Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Zerby, an appellate court ruled in favor of the widow of a man …

New Program: Arizona Will Inspect Workplace to Prevent and Reduce Heat-Related Illnesses

With temperatures rising, Arizona workplace safety regulators are taking action to better protect the health, safety, and well-being of employees. According to a report from the Arizona Daily Star, our state will begin unannounced investigations to ensure that employers have proper heat-safety protocols in place for outdoor employees. Here, our Phoenix workers’ compensation attorney highlights …

Department of Labor (DOL) Announces Program Focused on Improving Worker Safety in Warehouses and Distribution Centers

On July 13th, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is implementing a new multi-year workplace safety program that is focused on improving workplace safety in warehouses and distribution centers. In this article, our Phoenix workers’ compensation attorney provides an overview of the program and highlights …

I Suffered a Work Injury in Arizona and Found Out My Employer is Uninsured: What are My Options?

Were you hurt on the job in Tucson, Pima County, or elsewhere in Arizona? You are certainly not alone. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) cites data showing that nearly 60,000 workers in Arizona missed time on the job due to a workplace injury or occupational disease in 2021 alone. For injured workers, a workers’ …

What is a Social Security Disability Technical Denial (And How Can I Appeal It)?

If you are unable to work on a full-time basis, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). However, the unfortunate reality is that many people struggle to get their SSD claim approved. Broadly speaking, Social Security disability denials fall into two categories:  Medical …

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