Matt Fendon Law Group Legal Blog

According to some sources, the average workers’ compensation settlement value for hand and wrist injuries is slightly more than $25,000, with about $14,000 covering medical costs and another $11,000 from an insurance company indemnity payment. At Matt Fendon Law Group,…

Workers’ compensation elbow injury settlement amounts vary widely based on statutory benefit formulas, impairment ratings, and negotiated terms.  Arizona law does not establish or publish average settlement values, but if you suffer an elbow injury at work, depending on its…

After a workplace injury in Arizona, your treating physician may conclude that you can return to light-duty work.  A light-duty assignment can help you return to the workplace while you continue physically and mentally recovering from your injuries. It also…

After a work-related injury, occupational illness, or other job-related medical condition occurs, unless your employer is self-insured and has contracted medical care approved by the Industrial Commission of Arizona (the ICA), you have the right under Arizona workers’ compensation to…

Workers’ compensation injuries in Arizona can be temporary or permanent. For injured workers, permanent impairments can be scheduled or unscheduled in nature. Both of these are eligible for workers’ compensation monthly payments.  In this blog post, we explain what permanent…

Under Arizona’s system of workers’ compensation, two important considerations are impairment ratings and disability benefits. It can be tempting to use the terms “impairment” and “disability” interchangeably, but they are different, and this difference is key to understanding how your…

The average workers’ comp back injury settlement is $44,158, according to the National Safety Council. However, your potential settlement depends entirely on your specific circumstances. This average can rise or fall depending on whether the injury is to your lower…

The Arizona workers’ compensation system is technically designed to allow you to make benefits claims without needing an attorney. But just like representing yourself in court against a criminal charge is possible but not necessarily advisable, there are times when…

You can receive Social Security retirement benefits and still work. In Arizona, workers’ compensation benefits do not affect Social Security Retirement benefits. If you are receiving Social Security Retirement benefits, the combined amount of your workers’ compensation and retirement benefits…

Workers’ compensation benefits are a crucial financial lifeline for many people who suffer on-the-job injuries. If you are nearing retirement age or have been permanently disabled by your injuries and are unable to work, you may wonder if you can…