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Things to keep in mind at a work-site….

Things to keep in mind at a work-site   to protect yourself in case of an injury. By Erica Melendez, Attorney Arizona’s Work Injury Firm I have had too many conversations with injured workers that go like this: Me:               “Where were you working?”Client:          “I had just started there,...

Independent Medical Exams (IME)

Independent Medical Exams (IME) By Dennis Kurth, Attorney Arizona’s Work Injury Firm Independent medical exams (IME) can be problematic for injured workers receiving workers’ compensation benefits.  Insurance carriers providing compensation and medical benefits have a right to an IME to assess a claimant’s condition from time to time under the statue and the rules.  They...

Can I apply for SSD if I am not a citizen in Phoenix, Arizona?

  Can I apply for SSD if I am not a citizen? By Nicholas Wearne, Attorney Social Security Department Arizona’s Work Injury Firm If you are a documented permanent resident and have worked 5 of the last ten years in the United States at a job where you have paid taxes then you will likely...