FAQ

Clients often ask how they should dress for a Workers’ Compensation Hearing. Attorney Chad Snow of Snow and Carpio, PLC answers that question. Listen to Attorney Chad Snow’s video answer and contact us at 602-532-0700 or 520-647-9000 to schedule an appointment in our Phoenix or Tucson office for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.snowcarpio.com.

When should you hire an attorney if you have been hurt on the job? Listen to Attorney Chad Snow’s video answer and contact us at 602-532-0700 or 520-647-9000 to schedule an appointment in our Phoenix or Tucson office for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.snowcarpio.com.

People have called and asked what happens if they get hurt on the job and their employer did not have any Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Listen to Attorney Alex Carpio’s of Snow and Carpio Law Firm video answer and contact us at 602-532-0700 or 520-647-9000 to schedule an appointment in our Phoenix or Tucson office for a free consultation. You can also visit us at workinjuryaz.com.

What is the difference between a “temporary” injury and a “permanent” injury? Listen to Attorney Chad Snow’s video answer and contact us at 602-532-0700 or 520-647-9000 to schedule an appointment in our Phoenix or Tucson office for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.snowcarpio.com.

Attorney Chad Snow speaks about AZ Workers’ Compensation issues.
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Attorney X. Alex Carpio, Partner at Snow and Carpio, PLC speaks about why workers’ compensation insurance carriers use surveillance as a means to discredit claimants. He explains what you should and should not do and whether surveillance is legal in Arizona.
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Phoenix Workers’ Compensation Attorney Chad Snow speaks about tips for re-opening a case for AZ Workers’ Compensation.
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Attorney Chad Snow speaks about AZ Workers’ Compensation. More information available at workinjuryaz.com/
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Attorney Chad Snow speaks about AZ Workers’ Compensation .

Recorded on February 22, 2011, using a Flip Video camera. (En Espanol). Attorney Chad Snow speaks about AZ Workers’ Compensation.

Before 2005, it was common practice for insurance companies to require those filing a claim to submit to a drug test. If the worker tested positive, their claim was denied. However, in 2005, the Arizona Supreme Court reversed this practice because it introduced fault into a “no-fault” system. Thus, most insurance carriers no longer require drug tests. Remember, even if there are drugs or alcohol in your system, don’t be afraid to file a claim. Your claim cannot be denied solely because of a positive drug test.

A number of things can happen if a worker dies while their case is still open. If the death is causally related, meaning that the industrial injury directly or indirectly caused the death, survivors can continue to get benefits for as long as required by the law.

However, if the death was not related to or caused by the injury, benefits will likely be terminated. This is because the only compensation in a workers’ compensation claim is lost wages. If the worker is deceased, they wouldn’t be able to work anyways. Thus, no lost wages exist. In any case, survivors should check with an attorney to see what their rights and options are.

Nurse case managers are medical professionals hired by insurance companies to help workers who are severely injured manage their cases. In our experience, while some nurse case managers do advocate for injured workers, the majority represent the interests of insurance companies.

This means they’ll try to reduce your benefits by minimizing the medical care you get and pressuring doctors to release you to work as soon as possible. If you have questions or concerns about nurse case managers, contact the attorneys at Snow, Carpio & Weekley, PLC.

Associate Attorney Nick Wearne of Snow, Carpio & Weekley discusses how to report, when to report and how not reporting will affect your Workers’ Compensation claim in Arizona.

Associate Attorney Nick Wearne of Snow, Carpio & Weekley speaks about Independent Medical Examinations and how they can affect your case.