8884414650 Skip to content

Ability to translate our services to languages including: English, Spanish, Turkish, Assyrian, Arabic, and many more!

We negotiated the highest settlement in AZ workers' compensation history!

   

Is There Compensation for Facial Scarring?

Published June 22, 2015 by Matt Fendon Law Group | Firm News

We frequently receive questions about whether scarring is compensable in Arizona workers’ compensation law. The answer is yes if it’s facial scarring and it is considered “disfigurement.” See ARS 23-1044(b)(22).

Under Arizona law, for a facial scar to be considered “disfigurement,” it must cause “observable marring or impairment of natural appearance of his bearer” but it doesn’t have to be serious (See the statute cited above). It’s also important to note that not every facial scar meets this requirement.

Claimants in Phoenix or Tucson can go down to the Industrial Commission or send pictures to get the scar rated by a commission claims division employee.

Another way to get a rating is to schedule an appointment with a board-certified physician who knows how to rate facial scars under the Arizona industrial system.

Please feel free to contact Fendon Law Firm for a consultation if you have a question about facial scarring or any other Arizona workers’ compensation for Social Security disability issue. We have offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Scottsdale, and Prescott Valley. We are also the only Arizona workers’ compensation and Social Security Law firm that treats its clients like family.

Associations & Awards
  • 2024 Super Lawyers Matt Craig Fendon
  • Matt Fendon Super Lawyers 2023
  • Workers Injury Law 2023
  • Law Leaders
  • Super Lawyers Matt Fendon
  • Matt Fendon Top Lawyer 2023
  • Matt Fendon AV Preeminent
  • Top Lawyer 2022 Matt Fendon Workers Attorney
  • Certified Specialist
  • Top-rated-Lawyer-2020
  • 5 years Rising Stars
  • badge-avvo-rating-10-top
  • leadcounsel-seal
  • AV
  • Advocates Forum
  • AzTLA
  • NOSSCR
  • the national trial lawyers top 40 under 40
  • super lawyers rising stars
By submitting your mobile number, you agree to receive text messages from regarding your subscriptions or other industry related information. You can opt-out anytime. Message & data rates may apply. View Mobile Terms. View Privacy Policy
Five Locations to Meet You
Phoenix Office
Prescott Office
Tucson Office
Flagstaff Office
Scottsdale Office