Can I sue my employer? Blog Written By: Brian Weekley, Partner/Attorney Arizona’s Work Injury Firm Workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy for employees injured in the course and scope of their employment. This means that an injured worker cannot sue their employer civilly in most situations. There are, of course, exceptions. One of the most...
I ended up with a permanent disability, so what am I entitled to? By Diana Robles, Attorney Tucson Office Arizona’s Work Injury Firm Once you have reached a stable point in your recovery, or “maximum medical improvement,” your claim will be closed. At that time your doctor will have to determine if you need any...
How old do I have to be to apply for SSD? By Nicholas Wearne, Attorney Social Security Department Arizona’s Work Injury Firm This is kind of a trick question and difficult to answer. A person is disabled under under the law if they 1) have a severe injury (injury that takes more than a year...
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Further Hearings of Doctors Blog Written By: X. Alex Carpio, Partner/Attorney Arizona’s Work Injury Firm I always tell my clients that their case is only as good as their own treating doctor says. If you do not have a doctor that will support your medical treatment, there will be no way a lawyer can fight...
Average Monthly Wage By Dennis Kurth, Attorney Arizona’s Work Injury Firm The “average monthly wage” (AMW) is a critically important concept in workers’ compensation law as it is the basis for calculating all compensation due to the injured worker for the subject injury for the rest of his/her life. It is officially set by the...