Arizona Worker's Compensation

Kill the Bills!!

2012-01-31T15:24:00.001-08:00

Kill the bills! There are two bills pending in the Arizona legislature that would severely hurt injured in Arizona. House Bill 2367 would essentially prevent injured workers from choosing their own doctors when injured on the job. House bill 2365 would institute "evidence based medicine" which basically establishes treatment recommendations in accordance with a national guidelines. This essentially is another way for insurance carriers to direct medical care for the injured worker. Both of these bills are very bad for Arizona. Please call your legislators and tell them to vote "no" on both of these measures if they come to a vote

Myofascial type injuries

2012-01-25T11:12:00.001-08:00

Myofascial type injuries are soft tissue, i.e., muscular injuries. Believe it or not, myofascial injuries can mimic symptoms that are similar to intraspinal injuries, such as herniated discs and stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal). The most common forms of treatment for these injuries are trigger point injections and physical therapy. Very frequently these types of injuries are coupled with more serious structural type conditions, and the myofascial issues take a back seat to the structural issue. Thus, it's important to complain to your doctor(s) about all conditions that are bothering you, and make sure they are documented. Let us know if you have any other questions or comments -- www.fendonlaw.net

Social Security for Terminally Ill

2012-01-16T19:12:00.000-08:00

SS Tip of the Day - Did you know that even if you have a terminal illness, you go through the same disability process as every other applicant for Social Security Disability benefits? The only difference is that they supposedly monitor the case a little closer and try to expedite it.

http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/327/~/qualifying-for-disability-based-upon-a-terminal-illness

Is the health condition covered by WC?

2012-01-09T11:49:00.001-08:00

WC tip of the day - just because a person is injured on the job, does not mean that every health condition that needs to be treated prior to an industrial-related surgery is covered by the insurance carrier. The test is whether the health condition would have to be treated regardless of whether there was an industrial-related condition.

Unexplained Falls

2011-12-13T19:58:00.001-08:00

The Arizona Court of Appeals recently weighed in again on the "unexplained falls" doctrine under worker's compensation. In a nutshell, where the cause is unknown or cannot be attributed either to a person or the job, the worker is presumed to be entitled to coverage if there are no facts that point to a different conclusion.

http://www.azcentral.com/business/abg/articles/2011/12/01/20111201abg-fischer1201.html

Insurance companies hate paying claims!

2011-12-06T07:47:00.001-08:00

Folks, insurance companies will do whatever they can to refrain from paying on a claim. They love taking the premiums, but when it is time to pay up, forget it. Read this article and let us know if you have any issues similar to this. Thanks.
http://www.azcentral.com/12news/consumer/articles/2011/12/05/20111205AFLAC-Disability-Payment-12062011.html

Are Disability benefits taxable?

2011-12-01T11:56:00.000-08:00

Here's an interesting article about taxation of disability and worker's comp benefits. Let us know if you have any questions about this. It's very short and I highly recommend a quick perusal! Happy December 1st!!

http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/11/17/who-pays-taxes-on-disability-income-it-depends/

Recreational activities

2011-11-17T15:57:00.000-08:00

WC Tip of the Day -- Recreational activities (e.g., office picnics, office party, sports team, etc.) can be within the course and scope of employment. If the activity is on company property, during normal working hours, it is almost always a covered injury. Other factors have to be considered if it is off the property. Let us know if you have any questions.

Harkins and ADA

2011-11-09T20:06:00.001-08:00

What do you folks think of this? Should movie theaters have to install equipment so that hearing and sight impaired individuals can enjoy the movies?

http://www.azcentral.com/business/abg/articles/2011/11/03/20111103abg-harkins1103.html

Court of Appeals

2011-11-02T13:03:00.001-07:00

WC Tip of the Day - If you litigate an issue at the Industrial Commission of Arizona and lose. You can file a petition for special action with the court of appeals. However, the court of appeals will only consider issues that were litigated in the industrial hearings at the Commission. Further, unless there is a legal issue, versus a factual issue, it usually doesn't make sense to appeal to this level. This is why it's so important to have a WC lawyer on your side.

How the defense side deciphers WC fraud cases

2011-10-20T16:45:00.000-07:00

Every now and then it's interesting to see how the other side thinks. This article is defense oriented and talks about how they decipher worker's comp fraud cases. Check it out:

http://hr.blr.com/HR-news/HR-Administration/Workers-Workmen-Compensation/6-Common-Signs-of-Workers-Comp-Fraud/#.Tp83tPtOrNk.gmail

SS Tip of the Day

2011-10-18T13:30:00.001-07:00

SS Disability tip of the day - There is a 5 month waiting period before SS Disability benefits begin. Are you officially confused? To break it down - if you file for benefits in December 2010, you're not eligible to receive cash benefits until June 2011

Independent Medical Exams

2011-10-14T15:10:00.000-07:00

WC tip of the day - As an injured worker, if you are scheduled for an independent medical examination by the insurance carrier, you better attend. Multiple things can happen if you miss one of these appts -- 1) the carrier can suspend payment of any benefits, and 2) you, the injured worker, can be charged for the cost of the exam. These average around $1200 a piece. As much as you don't want to attend, be there, and be there early.

SSI cases

2011-10-11T11:18:00.001-07:00

Social Security tip of the day - Social Security Supplemental Income (SSI) cases are needs based. Meaning, this is the fallback program if a claimant has not paid enough into the SS system. However, you still have to prove you're disabled under SS guidelines, and you have to be receiving little or no income to qualify. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

Mental Only Cases

2011-10-05T14:32:00.001-07:00

WC tip of the day - You can file an industrial injury claim for a mental only case but they are very difficult because in AZ you must prove the stress causing the condition is work-related and "unusual, unexpected, or extraordinary." Please let us know if you have any questions about this.

The Personal Comfort Doctrine

2011-09-26T18:46:00.001-07:00

WC Tip of the Day - Did you know if you are injured while eating lunch, sleeping, making a personal phone call during the lunch break, smoking, and using the restroom you will still be considered within the course and scope of your employment? That is, if you are injured doing any of these things, in most cases your worker's compensation claim should still be accepted in Arizona.

Independent Contractors

2011-09-21T16:29:00.001-07:00

WC Tip of the Day -- Independent contractors (IC) are excluded from coverage under the worker's comp act. The courts use a test in AZ called the "right to control" test to establish whether the injured party is an employee or an IC. There are multiple elements that are in this test. Please call us if you have any questions about ICs or the "right to control" test.

Employer liability for out of town employees

2011-09-18T20:28:00.001-07:00

Employers are not automatically liable for the actions of their employees while on out of town assignments:
http://www.azcentral.com/business/abg/articles/2011/09/15/20110915abg-fischer0915.html

Education and SS Disability

2011-09-09T11:15:00.001-07:00

Social Security tip of the day - believe it or not, education has little impact on whether a Social Security disability claim is approved. The only exception being illiteracy. Illiteracy can have a dramatic effect, and can also be a sign of mental retardation per the SS administration. Please let us know if you have any questions about this.

Reopening your WC case

2011-09-06T19:27:00.001-07:00

WC tip of the day -- once your worker's comp claim is accepted in Arizona, it can be reopened until the day you die. You just have to show a change in your condition since the closure of your case. You must prove the change with an updated medical report. Please let us know if you need any assistance with filing for a reopening.

SS Disability

2011-09-01T12:48:00.001-07:00

Disability tip of the day -- alcoholism and drug addiction may not be considered disabling impairments by the Social Sec Admin. However, alcoholics and drug addicts may be found disabled for some other condition as long as the alcoholism/drug addiction is not "a contributing factor material to the determination of disability."

Going and Coming Rule

2011-08-29T10:16:00.000-07:00

Here's your Monday Morning Worker's Comp Tip -- If you are traveling to or from work and are injured, the general rule is that your employer is not responsible for the injuries. There are several exceptions to this rule, however, including if you're on the employer premises, driving a company vehicle, traveling between employer premises, running a special errand, and/or payment for travel time/expenses.

Medicare 101

2011-08-26T12:52:00.001-07:00

Here's Medicare 101: Part A is Hospital Insurance, Part B is "supplemental medicare insurance benefits" (this includes coverage for office visits, etc) and Part D, which was passed under President George W Bush, is the prescription drug benefit. Now next time you're listening/watching the news, and Medicare is the topic, you'll have a better understanding what they're talking about. Let us know if you have any questions.

Statutory Employer Doctrine

2011-08-24T12:29:00.001-07:00

CONSTRUCTION WORKERS TAKE NOTICE!! Even if you're a subcontractor or work for a subcontractor, you may be able to establish a compensable worker's comp claim against the general contractor (GC) if the GC retains control and the work is a part/process of the trade of business of the employer. This is called the "statutory employer doctrine."

Social Security Disability is broke!

2011-08-22T12:42:00.001-07:00

Here's bad news for Monday. Social Security Disability could be drained by 2017.
Applications are up by 700,000 since 2008!!
http://www.ibtimes.com/welcome.html?surl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ibtimes.com%2Farticles%2F201875%2F20110822%2Fsocial-security-disabilty-payments-could-end-in-2017.htm

Idiopathic falls

2011-08-15T16:12:00.001-07:00

Idiopathic Falls - if someone has a heart attack, seizure, or fainting spell while at work, and is injured, the only way that injury is covered under worker's comp is if the employment aggravated the effects of the fall. The best example is passing out onto a pallet jack. If this happens, any injury the worker sustains from hitting the pallet jack would be accepted.

SS Disability Waiting Period

2011-08-11T11:33:00.000-07:00

There is a five-month waiting period for Social Security Disability benefits. That is, if someone is deemed disabled in January, they would have to wait until June for the benefits to kick in. This only applies to SS Disability and not Social Security Supplemental Income (SSI). Please let us know if you have any questions about this.

Bunkhouse Rule

2011-08-07T21:11:00.001-07:00

The "bunkhouse rule" applies when you as an employee live on your work's premises. If you meet the requirements of the rule, and are injured in any way, you most likely will be eligible for worker's compensation benefits. Please let us know if you have any questions about this or any other issues involving worker's comp or disability.

Expedited SS hearings

2011-08-04T17:36:00.001-07:00

If you've applied for Social Security Disability benefits, been denied twice, and have requested a hearing, you may qualify for an expedited hearing if any of the following apply: your illness is terminal, or you are without food, medicine or shelter, or you are suicidal or homicidal. Please let us know if you have any other questions about disability benefits.

Recreational activities

2011-08-01T15:03:00.001-07:00

Whether a recreational activity - a company picnic, sports team, etc. - is within the course of employment is dependent on the facts. Recreational activities on lunch breaks are almost always within the course of employment. Therefore, if you do get injured while engaging in a recreational activity, you should file for WC benefits.

Detours

2011-07-22T17:13:00.001-07:00

Detours do come into play in worker's comp cases. The general rule is that an employee, who while on a business errand, engages in a substantial deviation from the route of the business errand and is injured, the injury is not within the course and scope of his/her employment (unless he/she has returned to the business route when injured). What do you think about this?

Horseplay and industrial injuries

2011-07-21T18:21:00.001-07:00

Did you know that if you're injured on the job from horseplay with another employee, you could be precluded from receiving worker's comp benefits? The test for granting benefits is whether the injured workers is a participant or a non-participating victim.

Introducing our new lawyer -- Frankie Adamo!

2011-07-19T17:11:00.000-07:00

Frankie Adamo is “of counsel” attorney with Fendon Law Firm. Frankie’s practice focuses on civil and criminal litigation with concentrations in the areas of tax, criminal law, DUI/DWI, real property, landlord/tenant, collections, social security, business organizations, and workman’s comp.

In 2004, Mr. Adamo attended Florida A&M University College of Law in Orlando where he graduated cum laude. At law school, Mr. Adamo assumed leadership roles such as Director of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for which he received many awards including Volunteer of the Year. As director of the program, Mr Adamo managed and supervised all aspects of the it including training, volunteers, and operations.

After law school, Frankie began his legal career by helping individuals resolve issues with the IRS as well as helping people accused of committing minor crimes and criminal traffic offenses.

Frankie’s experience in tax is multifaceted and extensive. He has owned and operated a successful tax preparation business since 1995: New-Wave Services. As an attorney, Mr. Adamo represents clients before the IRS and US Tax Court in negotiations, collection due process hearings, and appeals.

Mr. Adamo represents clients who have been accused of committing crimes or criminal traffic violations such as DUI. In Florida, Mr. Adamo defended clients at the public defender’s office in Seminole County, Florida. He is adept in the area of criminal defense and provides zealous representation.

Mr. Adamo has owned and managed several multi-unit rental properties since 1993 in Florida and Arizona. Frankie offers his landlord/tenant and real estate clients the special benefit of having experienced first-hand many of their issues such as tenant eviction, contractors, insurance issues, property tax, government, tax preparation, planning, property management, foreclosures, real estate acquisition, and much more.

As a business owner, Mr. Adamo helps new and existing business owners plan and incorporate. Mr. Adamo is the owner of several businesses and is able to provide the insight and advise new and existing business owners need to efficiently operate a successful and profitable business.

Frankie is admitted to the state bars of Arizona and Florida and is a retired member of the DC bar in Washington, DC. Mr. Adamo is admitted to practice before the Federal District Court for the District of Arizona and the US Tax Court.

Frankie is a member of the Solo Practitioners Section with the State Bar of Arizona. He is also on the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee where he reviews rule modification requests and analyzes potential unauthorized practice activities. The committee drafts recommendations and/or opinions, which they submit to the Supreme Court of Arizona for review and decision. Mr. Adamo recently was part of a subcommittee that was tasked with analyzing a rule change to the in-house counsel section of the Supreme Court Rules of Court.

Mr. Adamo is the principal owner of the Law Office of Frank Adamo where he currently handles Social Security disability reconsideration cases. Frankie is also Chief Executive Manager of Mumford Realty Investments, LLC, which is a real estate investment Limited Liability Company that invests in residential and commercial real estate, engages in property management, and provides owner-financing to prospective buyers.

Mr. Adamo is an advocate of service to the community. Frankie volunteers extensively by providing free legal and tax assistance through programs such as the Volunteer Lawyers Program sponsored by Community Legal Service of Arizona. He also provides volunteer services to Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, the Modest Means Program, Will for Heroes, and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program sponsored by the City of Phoenix.

Before becoming an attorney, Frankie worked in the technology field as computer programmer/analyst and software trainer. As a programmer/analyst, Mr. Adamo has extensive business application experience in the areas of banking, credit card, manufacturing, government, and billing. Further, Mr. Adamo has copious knowledge of computer software and network operations. In addition, Mr. Adamo is highly skilled in computer architecture and design. As a software trainer, Frankie utilized his excellent communication skills and charming personality to transfer the complexities of software operation to a simple and understandable form

Are Social Security Disability benefits taxable?

2011-07-18T11:49:00.001-07:00

SS Disability benefits are taxable income when added to the taxpayer's gross income and the total exceeds $25k for a single person, and $32k for a joint-filer. Let us know if you have any other questions about SS and worker's comp.

SS and working

2011-07-14T09:22:00.001-07:00

Did you know you can work and file for Social Security Disability? SS allows a claimant to have a trial work period (TWP) even before they are found disabled by a judge. However, a TWP cannot begin until a year after onset of disability. In other words, if you are disabled, and then return to work, and then become disabled again, you can still file for benefits for both periods you are off work.

permanent compensation (unscheduled)

2011-07-11T12:48:00.000-07:00

If you injure your shoulder, back, neck, head, and a variety of other bodily injuries while working, you are only compensated on a permanent basis if you cannot return to work and earn what you were earning at the date of injury. The worker's compensation system is based on loss of earning capacity. This is called an unscheduled disability versus a scheduled disability, which we will discuss another day.

Social Security Disability

2011-07-07T10:47:00.001-07:00

Do you know if you are off work for 12 months per a doctor or expected to be off work for 12 months per a doctor, you are eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. It's very easy to apply. Just visit www.ssa.gov. Please feel free to contact our office with any questions -- 602-256-2000; 800-229-3880.

Travel reimbursements

2011-06-29T08:40:00.001-07:00

Did you know that if you're injured on the job and have to travel across the metropolitan area of Phoenix (e.g., Mesa to Peoria), you may not be eligible for travel reimbursement per case law? Case law says that an injured worker is only eligible for travel reimbursements if they travel outside the area they reside. It's not a great system folks, but it's all we have in Arizona.

Cash is not always King!

2011-06-24T14:15:00.000-07:00

Some employees are paid cash. This may sound great but it can and will create a lot of problems for employees. Aside from issues with the IRS, if you're injured on the job and are paid cash, it may be extremely difficult to prove you were an employee. Plus even if your WC claim is accepted, you may have issues proving what you were earning. Happy Friday.

Uninsured employers

2011-06-23T16:02:00.001-07:00

Just because your employer does not have worker's compensation insurance, doesn't mean you can't file a claim. In Arizona, non insured claims are sent to the Special Fund of the Industrial Commission for processing and payment if accepted. Also, if your employer is negligent and doesn't have WC insurance, you could sue them in tort.
http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com/stories/001/?ID=18692

20-day letters

2011-06-21T10:21:00.000-07:00

Worker's comp insurance carriers will send letters to injured workers requesting that they respond and note future medical appointments, and the fact the injured worker is still seeking treatment. These are very important because if the injured worker does not return it, or enters the wrong information, it can result in their benefits being terminated prematurely. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments about this subject or any others involving WC, or disability cases.
Fendon Law Firm, P.C.

Concurrent employment

2011-06-20T09:43:00.000-07:00

Did you know that if you are working two jobs and are injured on one of them, the date of injury employer is responsible for lost wages on both jobs? Insurance carriers frequently leave out wages from other employers when employees are working two jobs when calculating an injured worker's average monthly wage. This is just another reason to consult with an attorney when you are injured on the job. Please feel free to contact Fendon Law Firm for questions about your case. We offer free consultations.

Independent Medical Exams

2011-06-14T16:56:00.001-07:00

Independent medical examiners are typically doctors hired by insurance companies to render an opinion regarding an injured worker. In most cases, they are hardly "independent" as the carriers seem to use the same stable of doctors, and the physicians write reports that are more favorable to the carriers. Without naming names, please feel free to share any stories or thoughts you have regarding this subject.
Fendon Law Firm, P.C.

PRP injections

2011-06-13T15:34:00.001-07:00

Tennis elbow anyone? Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are a newer form of non surgical treatment for tennis elbow. Studies have shown good results, and I have had doctors tell me they like them better than cortisone shots because cortisone is short-lived relief and can weaken your tendons. Let me know if you have any more questions about this subject or any others. Happy Monday.
Matt Fendon, Esq.

Importance of filing a WC claim yourself

2011-06-09T11:46:00.001-07:00

Injured workers have the burden of filing a worker's compensation claim when they are hurt on the job. Do not rely on your employer or your doctor filing for you. Make sure you file an injury report with your employer, your doctor, and most importantly, the Industrial Commission of Arizona (602-542-4661). If you have any other questions about worker's compensation, let us know.

www.fendonlaw.net

Injured while traveling abroad

2011-06-08T10:53:00.001-07:00

This is a legitimate concern due to the fact that we are shifting to a global economy. Let me know your thoughts on this.

http://sandiegometro.com/2011/06/business-sense/

Unemployment still too high

2011-06-02T09:05:00.000-07:00

This is not good news. We really need to get the unemployment rate to about 400,000. What do you think?

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303657404576361151258620110.html?mod=WSJ_hp_LEFTWhatsNewsCollection

Medical Marijuana

2011-06-01T11:31:00.000-07:00

Here's another hurdle for the new medical marijuana law. What do you think of the law, in general, good for AZ or bad for AZ?

http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/articles/2011/06/01/20110601arizona-marijuana-dispensary-application-rejected.html

Fraudulent WC claims

2011-05-25T18:28:00.000-07:00

Reports of fraudulent worker's compensation claims rose 24% in the first quarter of 2011 versus 2010. Have you ever known someone that filed a fraudulent worker's compensation claim? No names please, just stories.

http://blogs.wsj.com/in-charge/2011/05/20/is-that-insurance-claim-legit/?mod=google_news_blog

Aggravation of pre-existing condition

2011-05-23T08:30:00.001-07:00

Did you know that even if you have a pre-existing condition like arthritis that is aggravated by an injury on the job, the claim should still be accepted?

SS Judge approves 99.7% of cases before him.

2011-05-20T10:50:00.000-07:00

Want a 99.7% chance of getting on SS Disability? Move to Kentucky. Check out this article:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704816604576333682478147922.html?KEYWORDS=social+security+disability

Podcast from our radio appearance

2011-05-19T09:53:00.001-07:00

Folks, here's the podcast from the radio show yesterday that Don and I appeared on. FYI, we did most of our talking the last 15 minutes of the show.

http://www.wb-law.com/legalease/

heart conditions/strokes

2011-05-18T12:01:00.000-07:00

Did you know that to have an accepted worker's comp claim for a heart condition, or a stroke the injured worker must have experienced "some injury, stress or exertion related to the employment" that "was a substantial contributing cause" of the condition? Let us know if you have any questions about this, or any other worker's compensation or Social Security Disability matters. Thanks. 602-256-2000, 928-441-1095, or 800-229-3880.

Catch us on 1100 A.M.!!

2011-05-17T09:16:00.001-07:00

FYI, folks Don and I will be appearing on "Legalease with Dennis Wilenchik" on KFNX 1100 AM tomorrow between 4 p.m., and 5 p.m. Please listen and and feel free to call in.

http://www.wb-law.com/legalease/

Beware of unlicensed contractors!

2011-05-16T11:11:00.000-07:00

Be careful who you hire for home improvement projects!

http://www.rocklintoday.com/news/templates/community_news.asp?articleid=9894&zoneid=4

New Web Site Video

2011-05-13T14:45:00.000-07:00

Here's our new video that will be posted on the Firm's web site. We're open to feedback!

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid941461503001

At-Will State

2011-05-10T11:33:00.000-07:00

Arizona is an "at-will" state. Did you folks know that means that your employer can basically terminate you for any reason at any time (unless they violate the Civil Rights Act)? What do you think of that? Chime in, please.

Driving a company vehicle

2011-03-29T10:01:00.000-07:00

Folks, driving a company vehicle doesn't necessarily make any injuries you incur while driving the car/truck work-related. There are a lot of factors that go into the analysis such as whether you are paid for your time to and from work, and whether the usual of the vehicle benefits your employer. Please do feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this scenario, or questions about Arizona workers' comp in general. Thanks.

Change of Doctors

2010-08-03T18:41:00.000-07:00

Lately, we have heard from many injured workers (IW) complaining that their case managers are telling them they cannot switch doctors when the IW is unhappy with current treatment. This is an outright lie, unless the employer is self-insured under the worker's compensation act (and there are exceptions here too). Thus, if you are an IW that does not care for the doctor you are treating with under your worker's compensation claim, know that you have a right to change physicians. Please free to contact Don Fendon or myself and we will be glad to consult with you on this issue and any other worker's compensation and/or Social Security Disability questions you have. Talk to you soon.
Matt Fendon, Esq.

602-256-2000
800-229-3880 (toll free)

secondary injuries

2009-03-27T08:29:00.000-07:00

A common issue in a worker's compensation case is the injured worker attempting to get other body parts/injuries covered for treatment under the same claim. For example, if someone suffered a primary left knee injury which has received the majority of the treatment, but the right knee was also injured in the accident, and has not received any or little treatment. Another scenario, is when the left knee injury is so bad that the right knee is injured by overuse of the left extremity. Insurance carriers will fight to exclude secondary injuries such as mentioned above. That is why it is important that the injured worker makes sure his or her doctor documents his or her complaints on the secondary injuries. The injured worker should make sure these complaints are documented from when he or she initially complained of the problems -- the earlier the better! If you have further questions about this issue or any other Arizona worker's compensation issues, please contact Fendon Law Firm, P.C. - 602-256-2000, or toll free 800-229-3880.

The Two Most Important Things To Do When Hurt on the Job

2009-02-26T18:02:00.000-08:00

The majority of the people we speak with who have had their worker's compensation claims denied haven't done one or both of the following things: 1) filed a claim for worker's compensation benefits in writing promptly after the person is hurt; 2) failed to seek prompt medical attention after being hurt on the job.

The majority of worker's compensation cases are accepted in Arizona when the injured worker meets both of these requirements.

Getting prompt medical treatment may require a person to visit an urgent care facility or the emergency room. To file a claim for worker's compensation benefits, the injured worker would need to contact the Industrial Commission of Arizona (602-542-4661, or http://www.ica.state.az.us/workersCompensation/index.html).

We'll check in again soon with more tips on navigating the Arizona worker's compensation system.

Fendon Law Firm, P.C.
800-229-3880
602-256-2000