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Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) in Workers’ Compensation

Maximum medical improvement (MMI) means your treating physician believes your medical condition has improved as much as reasonably expected with additional treatment. Reaching MMI does not necessarily mean you are fully healed, though. Once you reach maximum medical improvement, your workers’ compensation benefits, disability rating, settlement options, and ability to return to work may all…

Does Workers’ Comp Pay for Emergency Room Visits?

Yes, workers’ compensation generally pays for emergency room visits when emergency medical treatment is necessary after a work-related injury. However, Arizona workers’ compensation laws also require injured workers to follow certain procedures after receiving emergency care, and failing to do so may create problems with a workers’ compensation claim. If you were injured at work…

Does Workers’ Compensation Pay for Time Off?

Yes, workers’ compensation may cover time off work if you are unable to perform your job duties because of a work-related injury or illness. In Arizona, injured workers may qualify for wage replacement benefits in addition to medical benefits, but the amount you receive and when payments begin depend on the circumstances of your claim….

Average Settlement for Spinal Fusion Surgery Workers’ Compensation

There is no single average settlement for a work-related spinal fusion. Nationally, reported workers’ comp settlements for spinal fusion surgery commonly range from about $50,000 to more than $500,000, and complex cases can go higher. These are national estimates, not Arizona-specific figures, and no attorney can promise a specific result. What you recover depends on…

What to Do When a Workers' Compensation Claim is Denied

Having your workers’ comp claim denied can be frustrating, especially when you are dealing with medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty about your future. Fortunately, a denial is not always the final decision. Arizona’s workers’ compensation system gives injured workers the right to challenge a denial and present evidence supporting their claim. If you have…