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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...

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 Arizona’s Work Injury Firm 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...

DO I HAVE TO SETTLE MY CLAIM OR DOES THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAVE TO SETTLE IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA?

DO I HAVE TO SETTLE MY CLAIM OR DOES THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAVE TO SETTLE?  By Founding Partner/Attorney Chad Snow Arizona’s Work Injury Firm  Many clients simply want to put the matter of their work injury behind them and get on with their life.  However, we cannot force an insurance company to settle a claim....

WHAT IF MY EMPLOYER DOESN’T HAVE WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE WHEN I GET INJURED?

WHAT IF MY EMPLOYER DOESN’T HAVE WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE WHEN I GET INJURED?  By Founding Partner/Attorney Chad Snow Arizona’s Work Injury Firm Arizona law requires all employers to carry a policy of workers’ compensation insurance to cover any employees who are injured on the job.  In some instances, employers fail to comply with this law,...

WHAT IF I HAVE A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION THAT IS RE-INJURED IN MY WORK INJURY?

WHAT IF I HAVE A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION THAT IS RE-INJURED IN MY WORK INJURY?   By Founding Partner/Attorney Chad Snow Arizona’s Work Injury Firm As we all get older, our bodies break down and suffer degenerative changes.  Many people get regular treatment for chronic conditions, especially of the spine and joints, for years before their...