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Category Archives: Workers Compensation

To Settle or Not to Settle in AZ Work Comp Claim

One of the most important things we do as Arizona workers compensation attorneys is helping clients decide whether and when to settle their case.  Arizona work injury claims can be settled by a process called a Compromise and Settlement Agreement.  Usually, there is a requirement that a bona fide dispute exists between the parties to …

Can Wages from Self-Employment be Included in Work Comp Payments in Phoenix, Arizona?

I recently had a potential client where the injured worker worked for very short, intense periods with the Employer, during one of such periods he injured his right shoulder. During the times he wasn’t working for the Employer, he would work for himself. The carrier set the wage-based only on the wages earned during the …

Can Workman’s Comp Carrier Tell Me Where to Get My MRI in Phoenix, Arizona?

An issue I’ve run into quite a bit recently is that of carrier’s trying to direct injured workers to facilities of their choice for diagnostic tests such as MRI’s and doctors of their choice for EMG studies.  As I’ve posted on here several times, one of the most important and fundamental rights of an injured …

Rules for Employers Regarding Workers Compensation Coverage

Although our firm represents only injured workers, I’ll give a little time to providing information for EMPLOYERS regarding their obligations with regard to work injuries and work comp coverage.  Under the Arizona Workers Compensation Act, it is mandatory for employers to carry work injury coverage for their employees.  Workers compensation coverage can be purchased from any …

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