Very few Arizona workers compensation attorneys will take hernia cases. The reasons are that they are one of the only types of traumatic injuries with special rules in the statutes limiting how much compensation can be recovered by the injured worker. There are two types of hernias classified in the Arizona Workers Compensation Act: (1)...
I found an interesting article recently on the ICA website. Apparently, a man has been visiting local businesses posing as an OSHA inspector and claiming to find violations. The man displays some official looking documents and claims to be a compliance inspector. Claiming to find a violation, he demands payment and offers a discount if...
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Chad Snow and Alex Carpio Fresh on the heels of his being selected as one of the Hispanic Forty Under Forty Leaders in our community, congratulations to my partner, Alex Carpio, for his victory as General Counsel in one of the most covered court cases in Arizona this year, Ross v. Bennett. The Ross case...
Many injured workers are not aware that the Industrial Commission of Arizona has an Ombudsman to answer general questions about work injuries in Arizona. The Ombudsman can direct injured workers to forms, services, and procedures at the Industrial Commission, but cannot give legal advice. The Ombudsman helps over 6,000 injured workers a year and can...
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…for being nominated and selected for recognition as one of Arizona’s finest Latino Leaders at the 2011 40 Hispanic Leaders Under 40 Awards presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. Alex will receive his recognition at a luncheon at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa on September 21st. Congratulations Alex!! Arizona’s Work Injury Firm
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