Workers’ Compensation in Mohave County, AZ
Brian Weekley, with over 25 years of experience in Arizona Workers’ Compensation law, is a former resident of Bullhead City. He lived and practiced workers compensation law in Bullhead City from 1990 to 1998. While he has moved from Bullhead City now to Phoenix, Airzona, he still calls the area home. He has handled a large number o9f cases in Bullhead City and Mohave County even after his relocation. He is familiar with the local medical and legal community. Brian Services this area though our Lake Havasu City Office given its proximity to both Bullhead and Kingman. While many Arizona attorneys claim to handle cases in these areas, Brian travels to Mohave County on a regular basis and meets personally with his clients in these areas.
Mohave County is rich in history. The Colorado river flows through this area and provides Arizona with much of its water. Central Arizona Project oversees the series of dams and canals that bring water to the Phoenix valley and they are a major employer in this area. Lake Havasu City is also known as a Spring Break destination and the tourist industry is strong in this area. At Snow, Carpio, & Weekley we place a large emphasis on serving the rural communities of Arizona. It is our feeling that other firms with no rural connection or experience can prey on injured workers from these areas. We try and provide an attorney who knows not only the law but the area and industries from which our clients come from. It is for this reason that Brian Weekley continues to service the Mohave area. It is more than just business to us. It is personal.
Mohave County Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
If you have suffered a work-related injury, you might probably be assessing the need to hire a workers’ compensation lawyer. Mainly because workers’ compensation is an administrative process that is unlikely to go to court. While this may have some truth in it, workers’ compensation actually follows a complex set of procedures and rules. Hiring our Mohave County Workers’ Compensation Lawyers enables you to easily navigate your workers’ compensation claim.
Workers’ Compensation Requirements
Several factors are considered in determining eligibility for workers’ compensation. They include:
- Being an employee
- Your employer carrying a workers’ compensation insurance
- Being in an employment situation that is not exempted from workers’ compensation
- Suffering a work-related injury
Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Benefits that are typically available under workers’ compensation include:
Medical Coverage
The injured worker receives proper medical care so as to resume work within the shortest time possible.
Disability Benefits
These benefits are aimed at replacing any lost wages of an employee due to a work-related injury that caused disability. The disability benefits may not be provided unless the particular disability extends past a specified waiting period.
Rehabilitation Benefits
Vocational rehabilitation may be provided to injured employees who are no longer able to carry out their previous jobs. Psychological therapy can also be provided to cater to work-related mental injuries.
Death Benefits
The death of an employee following a work-related injury may result in the provision of death benefits to their next of kin.
Processing of a Workers’ Compensation Claim
In order to receive the workers’ compensation benefits after a work-related injury, you must adhere to the correct claim process. Which includes the following guidelines:
Reporting the injury to your employer within the shortest time
The initial step of making a workers’ compensation claim is first reporting the work-related injury to your employer. Which should be done within the shortest time possible to prevent the insurance company from denying your claim.
Your employer should provide you with the necessary paperwork
After being notified about your injury, your employer should avail to you:
- Reporting forms for the insurance provider of the workers’ compensation
- Reporting form to the workers’ compensation board of the state
- Relevant information on employee rights concerning workers’ compensation benefits
- Information concerning how you will return to work
The forms provided by your employer will depend on the type of work-related injury and the insurance provider.
Proceeding to file the claim
Once your employer submits your paperwork to the insurance carrier of the workers’ compensation, your claim will have officially been filed. Your doctor will also be required to mail a report on your medical condition.
The claim is either approved or denied by the insurer
After your claim has been filed, the insurance company makes a determination concerning it. If the insurer contacts you with payment details, your claim will be approved. It may, however, be denied if the insurer finds it unfit for workers’ compensation benefits. Our skilled Mohave County workers’ compensation lawyers are of absolute importance in this case. If you are unsatisfied with the insurer’s offer, we can help you pursue a larger settlement. Also, we can appeal your claim denial or request the insurer to review the decision.
Contact Us Today
If you have sustained work-related injuries, do not hesitate to contact our Mohave County workers’ compensation lawyers. We will inform you of your legal rights in every step of the process and best protect your interests. Call us at 877-370-5788.
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