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Category Archives: Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation and My Social Security Case

  Workers Compensation and My Social Security Case By Nicholas Wearne, Attorney Social Security Disability Department Snow, Carpio & Weekley Many workers compensation clients who are unable to return to work after their injury apply for social security disability benefits.  One of the first questions or concerns they have is how being on workers compensation …

Things to keep in mind at a work-site….

Things to keep in mind at a work-site   to protect yourself in case of an injury. By Erica Melendez, Attorney Snow, Carpio & Weekley I have had too many conversations with injured workers that go like this: Me:               “Where were you working?”Client:          “I had just started there, …

Independent Medical Exams (IME)

Independent Medical Exams (IME) By Dennis Kurth, Attorney Snow, Carpio & Weekley Independent medical exams (IME) can be problematic for injured workers receiving workers’ compensation benefits.  Insurance carriers providing compensation and medical benefits have a right to an IME to assess a claimant’s condition from time to time under the statue and the rules.  They …

Tips for Injured workers when they visit a doctor.

Tips for Injured workers when they visit a doctor. By Erica Melendez, Attorney Snow, Carpio & Weekley Many injured workers are not aware of the importance of every visit to the doctor.  When you visit a doctor for treatment of a work injury, every single medical note the doctors write is possible evidence in a …

Arizona’s Compulsory Workers Compensation System

Arizona’s Compulsory Workers Compensation System By Diana Robles, Attorney Tucson Office Snow, Carpio & Weekley I am often asked by an injured worker, whether they can sue the employer for negligence.  The quick answer is no, however as is often the case, there is an exception to that. Arizona law provides that all employees are …

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