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Archive: February 2026

Arizona Wrist Injury Workers’ Compensation Settlements

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,…

Arizona Workers’ Compensation Elbow Injury Settlements

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…

Light-Duty Work in Arizona Workers’ Compensation

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…

Can I Change My Workers’ Compensation Doctor in Arizona?

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…

Permanent Impairment Ratings in Arizona Workers’ Compensation

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…

Impairment vs Disability in Arizona Workers’ Compensation Law

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…