Workers Compensation

Whether you’re a manual worker or have a more office-based position, you use your hands for almost every task. Not only is this the case at work, but it’s also true with regard to your daily life.  Injuries to the hand can be devastating and they do occur in the...

You worked for many years without any major incidents. In fact, you largely enjoyed your occupation.  Unfortunately, in a split second, this all changed when you suffered a work-related injury. You now find yourself in the position of being unable to work all...

Working in machine shops comes with multiple risks. Not only do workers engage in repetitive movements, but they must also lift heavy boxes and objects and work around heavy, dangerous equipment.  The nature of this job comes with inherent risks, and knowing what some...

If you sustain an injury or contract an illness that is attributable to your work, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills and other damages. While most workers’ comp claims are settled out of court, a few end up before the judge. But what happens...

A workplace accident can ruin your day or, worse still, turn your life upside down. If you are hurt while at work, you may be entitled to compensation through Arizona’s workers’ compensation program. However, what you do following the workplace accident can impact the...

Back pain in any form, and for whatever reason, is a big deal. Besides limiting your mobility and quality of life, back pain can also impact your work performance. If you sustain a back injury that is attributable to your work, then you may be eligible for...

There are some fantastic jobs out there that involve high levels of noise. Maybe you work as a roadie for your favorite metal band. Perhaps you fly stars around in a private helicopter. Or maybe you travel the world on an ocean-going vessel. None of those career...

One of the major risks that nurses face on the job is when they have to lift patients. In some cases, they may just have to move patients to a different position on the bed, but they also may have to help them get in and out of bed as they perform different tasks....

Whether it’s a leaky tap or burst pipe, many of us have been rescued by plumbers during an emergency. The work is more diverse than people realize, which means there are a host of potential risks that plumbers face.  What are some of the more common hazards that...

When an employee is injured on the job, they have a right to file for workers’ compensation. Once the employer is notified of the injury and the employee’s intention to seek workers’ compensation, they then have 10 days to inform their insurance company that an...