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What is a Vocational Expert in Arizona Work Comp Claim?

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 …

My Work Comp Claim Was Denied – What to Do?

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 …

Uninsured Employers in Arizona Workers Compensation Claims

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 …

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