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Temporary Compensation by Attorney Diana Robles

Temporary Compensation by Attorney Diana Robles Snow, Carpio When you are injured on the job in Arizona, you may be entitled to receive temporary compensation benefits if your doctor indicates you can not work, or can work only in a limited capacity with certain restrictions.  The carrier will review each case to determine if temporary...

DEATH OF INJURED WORKER WHILE CLAIM IS STILL OPEN

DEATH OF INJURED WORKER WHILE CLAIM IS STILL OPEN by Attorney Chad Snow, Partner Arizona’s Work Injury Firm We’ve had several cases lately where our clients have passed away for a variety of reason, some related to their injuries and others unrelated.  The question then becomes – what happens to that claim?  Will the family...

POSITIVE DRUG TEST IN ARIZONA WORKERS COMP CLAIM

POSITIVE DRUG TEST IN ARIZONA WORKERS COMP CLAIM   by Chad Snow, Partner   When I first started practicing 15 years ago, insurance carriers made all injured workers submit to a drug test immediately after the work accident.  A positive result usually resulted in the claim being denied. In 2005, a claim went up to...

Can I still get benefits if I am an undocumented worker in Phoenix, Arizona?

Can I still get benefits if I am an undocumented worker? by Attorney Diana Robles Absolutely!  Immigration status of a worker is not a factor for Workers’ Compensation benefits in Arizona.  In fact, Arizona laws expressly cover undocumented workers in its workers compensation statutes.  The Arizona Workers Compensation Act defines covered employees as “every person...

Letter from the Industrial Commission of Arizona, dated 03/06/15 Regarding Medical Care

The following letter has been put out to the Arizona Community regarding medical care. If you have any questions regarding medical care, an injured worker’s right to choose their own doctors or any other questions related to Workers’ Compensation or Social Security Disability, please call out office at 855-325-4781 or visit our website at www.workinjuryaz.com....