How am I supposed to feed my family? by April Snow, Business Manager Arizona’s Work Injury Firm One of the hardest parts of running a law firm that helps injured workers and those with disabilities is hearing the heartbreaking stories of what our clients go through when they...
The temperatures are heating up here in Arizona! Are you drinking enough water? Last year our firm represented a mother who’s son died of Heat Stroke. He was a construction worker who worked outside all day and even though he was young and relatively healthy, he died as a result of not drinking enough water....
Is it true that most Social Security Disability applications get denied at first? by Attorney Allyson Snow Statistically, yes. Approximately 70% of applications are denied at the initial level. It generally takes Social Security approximately 4-6 months to evaluate an initial application. If denied, the reconsideration level takes approximately 6-8 months and...
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Independent Medical Exams By Nick Wearne, Attorney In theworld of workers’ compensation law there are two types of medical care, active care, and supportive care. In the months following a worker’s injury you will receive active care. Active care is medical treatment designed to improve your medical condition. In some cases an injured worker will...
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If I am on Workers’ Compensation, does that affect my SSD claim? by Attorney Allyson Snow Maybe. It is possible to receive Workers’ Compensation and disability benefits at the same time. Based on past earnings, you have a maximum benefit amount. This is the amount you are entitled to receive between the two benefits. The...