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Category Archives: Workers Compensation

PREPARING THE CLAIMANT’S DOCTOR TO TESTIFY

  PREPARING THE CLAIMANT’S DOCTOR TO TESTIFY By Dennis R. Kurth, Attorney One of the most important duties of the workers’ compensation claimant’s lawyer is preparing the claimant’s doctor to testify before the ALJ at the Industrial Commission.  Most cases litigated before the Commission requires expert medical testimony to meet the claimant’s burden of proof …

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Posted by Snow Carpio and Weekley | Client Testimonies Workers Compensation

ANATOMIC CHANGE NOT NECESSARY TO PROVE INJURY IN PHOENIX, AZ

ANATOMIC CHANGE NOT NECESSARY TO PROVE INJURY By Dennis R. Kurth, Attorney The Arizona workers’ compensation statute requires proof of an “injury” by “accident” within the course and scope of employment to establish a compensable claim. (See A.R.S. §23-1021(A)).  Case law has liberalized the term “accident” to encompass any work activity, even repetitive work activity, …

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Posted by Snow Carpio and Weekley | Anatomic Change Workers Compensation

Equitable Apportionment

“Equitable Apportionment” of Workers’ Compensation Lien Based Upon Employer’s Comparative Fault By Dennis R. Kurth, Attorney In a recent and very significant case, the Arizona Court of Appeals has established the right of an injured worker who sues negligent third parties for causing his injury and whose recovery is reduced by his employer’s comparative fault, …

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Posted by Snow Carpio and Weekley | Equitable Apportionment Workers Compensation

Hernias – Figueroa vs. The Industrial Commission of Arizona

Hernias  – Figueroa vs. The Industrial Commission of Arizona By Nicholas Wearne, Attorney   Arizona has a statue designated to hernias and the statute is misunderstood by many defense attorneys, applicant attorneys, as well as several judges.  The law separates hernias into two different types.  Class 1 hernias, and Class 2 hernias.  Class 2 hernias …

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Posted by Snow Carpio and Weekley | Hernia INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF AZ Workers Compensation

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PERSONAL INJURY AND WORK INJURY?

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PERSONAL INJURY AND WORK INJURY?   By Founding Attorney/Partner Chad Snow Snow, Carpio & Weekley Many people do not realize that there is a huge difference between personal injury law and work injury law. Personal Injury is a tort claim filed against a third party who has caused damage or …

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Posted by Snow Carpio and Weekley | Personal Injury Workers Compensation

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