The Long Hearing Process By Erica Melendez, Associate Attorney A truly frustrating fact for injured workers is the length of time for the hearing process. A case goes through the hearing process when the injured worker and the insurance carrier cannot agree as to the worker’s right to a certain benefit. Issues include whether the...
What does it mean when my Workers’ Compensation case is made stationary? By Erica Melendez, Associate Attorney When a doctor finds that your medical condition has stabilized to the point that no further medical treatment will improve your condition, or that you have reached “MMI- maximum medical improvement”, your worker’s compensation case can be...
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What to expect at a Social Security Disability Hearing By Nicholas Wearne, Associate Attorney Social Security Disability hearings can be intimidating so this is a general idea of what to expect. First off, I tell people to arrive about an hour early. You never know what traffic is going to be like. Make sure...
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How Long Does it Take To Get Benefits and What Resources are Available Until I Get a Decision? By Nicholas Wearne, Associate Attorney The answer to this question is one you are probably not going to like. As I have explained in prior blogs there are three levels of application. The first two take about...
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PAYMENTS By Dennis R. Kurth, Associate Attorney Workers’ Compensation Specialist A workers’ compensation claimant in Arizona should know exactly how and when indemnity benefits are paid under the statute. First, on any case where time lost benefits are indicated, the carrier must get wage/payroll information from the employer and set the average monthly...