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Category Archives: Workers Compensation

Different Issues in Work Comp Claim in Arizona

There are several different issues that can arise in an Arizona workers compensation claim.  Being able to identify these issues is usually the expertise of a workers compensation attorney.  Knowing the difference is extremely important in deciding what evidence to submit, what witnesses to call, and what your burden of proof is.  The main issues …

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Posted by Snow Carpio and Weekley | Compensable Consequence Compensation Payments Do I need an Attorney? Loss of Earning Capacity Workers Compensation

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 …

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Posted by Snow Carpio and Weekley | Attorney Snow's Knee Injury What if My Claim is denied? Hearings Workers Compensation

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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Posted by Snow Carpio and Weekley | Non-Insured Employers Workers Compensation

What is “Supportive Care”? Arizona Work Comp

Sometimes I have clients who have permanent injuries and when they are told that their case has been “closed”, they get a horrified look on their face as they wonder where they will continue to get medications and treatment that they may need for the rest of their lives.  Don’t worry, I tell them.  You …

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Posted by Snow Carpio and Weekley | Medical Care Workers Compensation

Employers Firing Injured Workers While on Light Duty

I’ve seen a very disturbing trend recently wherein unscrupulous employers and carriers take advantage of a recent change in the law to refuse temporary compensation to an injured worker.  The employer will offer “light duty” work to the injured worker, who accepts the accommodated employment.  The employer will then concoct a reason to fire the …

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Posted by Snow Carpio and Weekley | Compensation Payments Hearings Legislation Workers Compensation

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