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A work injury can turn your life upside down, but what happens if you already had a pre-existing condition? In Arizona, you can still qualify for workers’ compensation benefits if your job aggravated or worsened your condition. However, proving this can be tricky, as insurance companies often try to deny these claims. Understanding how pre-existing...
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No one expects to go to work and suffer a serious injury while there. Unfortunately, it happens more than people think. After suffering a work injury, you will incur high medical bills and you may not be able to return to work right away to pay for them. The workers’ compensation system in Arizona is...
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Being involved in a workplace accident that results in serious injury is shocking and stressful. You may not know what to do in the following days and weeks. However, the actions you take immediately after a workplace accident are very important and will significantly affect whether you receive benefits, and the amount you are entitled...
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According to a report from Fox 10 Phoenix, a construction worker was seriously hurt after being struck by an oncoming water truck. Unfortunately, the safety of highway workers remains a very serious problem in our region. Here, our Phoenix workers’ comp lawyer explains what we know about the collision, highlights the risks that construction workers...
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Hurt on the job? You have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim to seek coverage for your medical care, wage replacement, and, potentially, other benefits. Navigating the workers’ comp claims process can be challenging. You may come across many unfamiliar terms. At Snow, Carpio and Weekley, PLC, we believe that knowledge is power....
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