Any time an injured worker in Arizona is trying to prove that he or she has lost earning capacity as a result of their industrial injury, it is usually necessary to hire a vocational expert, otherwise known as a labor market expert or consultant (VE, LMC). This is a person who is trained to know …
Anyone following this blog will know that I filed my recent knee injury as a workers compensation claim. Well, just like many of my workers (workmans) comp clients, I received a Notice of Claim Status denying my claim. Many times a carrier will deny a claim simply because they only have 21 days to accept …
What happens if a worker in Arizona is injured while working for an employer who fails to carry workers compensation insurance? This actually happens in about 5-10% of our cases. These “uninsured employer” cases are handled by the Special Fund Division – No Insurance Section of the Industrial Commission of Arizona. The SFD – NIS …