Firm News
You cannot sue your employer if you are injured on the job unless you reject worker’s comp coverage prior to the injury, or if your employer fails to post notice that you had a right to reject coverage, or if…
Fibromyalgia is a diagnosis that is frequently rendered when a patient has vague aches and pains that a physician cannot pin down. It’s very difficult to get on SS Disability with this condition. It is essential that the claimant have…
Folks can be accepted for Depression under SS guidelines, but it’s very difficult with this condition alone. Signs of severe depression can include: unexplained loss or gain of weight, insomnia, and suicidal attempts.
Workers comp tip of the day — if you are injured on the job, the three most important things you should do are to file a claim with the Industrial Commission (602-542-4661), report the injury in writing to your employer…
Employment Law Tip of the Day – You don’t have to be fired to have a potential claim for wrongful termination against your employer. Constructive discharge occurs when working conditions are so bad that a “reasonable person” would feel compelled…
Workers Comp tip of the day – did you know if your WC case was previously closed with a permanent disability, and you were able to return to work at the time, but now aren’t able to earn what you…
Kill the bills! There are two bills pending in the Arizona legislature that would severely hurt injured in Arizona. House Bill 2367 would essentially prevent injured workers from choosing their own doctors when injured on the job. House bill 2365…
Myofascial type injuries are soft tissue, i.e., muscular injuries. Believe it or not, myofascial injuries can mimic symptoms that are similar to intraspinal injuries, such as herniated discs and stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal). The most common forms of…
SS Tip of the Day – Did you know that even if you have a terminal illness, you go through the same disability process as every other applicant for Social Security Disability benefits? The only difference is that they supposedly…