Firm News
The Arizona Court of Appeals recently weighed in again on the “unexplained falls” doctrine under worker’s compensation. In a nutshell, where the cause is unknown or cannot be attributed either to a person or the job, the worker is presumed to be entitled to coverage if there are no facts that point to a different…
Folks, insurance companies will do whatever they can to refrain from paying on a claim. They love taking the premiums, but when it is time to pay up, forget it. Read this article and let us know if you have any issues similar to this. Thanks. http://www.azcentral.com/12new…
Here’s an interesting article about taxation of disability and worker’s comp benefits. Let us know if you have any questions about this. It’s very short and I highly recommend a quick perusal! Happy December 1st!
A decision came down on November 20, 2012 from the Division 1 of the Arizona Court of Appeals. It was the first published workers’ compensation opinion that we have had in a long time. By “published,” that means that we as lawyers can use this case as binding law. The case-Kwietkauski v Industrial Commission- was…
WC Tip of the Day — Recreational activities (e.g., office picnics, office party, sports team, etc.) can be within the course and scope of employment. If the activity is on company property, during normal working hours, it is almost always a covered injury. Other factors have to be considered if it is off the property….
What do you folks think of this? Should movie theaters have to install equipment so that hearing and sight impaired individuals can enjoy the movies? http://www.azcentral.com/busin…
WC Tip of the Day – If you litigate an issue at the Industrial Commission of Arizona and lose. You can file a petition for special action with the court of appeals. However, the court of appeals will only consider issues that were litigated in the industrial hearings at the Commission. Further, unless there is…
Every now and then it’s interesting to see how the other side thinks. This article is defense oriented and talks about how they decipher worker’s comp fraud cases. Check it out: http://hr.blr.com/HR-news/HR-A…
SS Disability tip of the day – There is a 5 month waiting period before SS Disability benefits begin. Are you officially confused? To break it down – if you file for benefits in December 2010, you’re not eligible to receive cash benefits until June 2011
WC tip of the day – As an injured worker, if you are scheduled for an independent medical examination by the insurance carrier, you better attend. Multiple things can happen if you miss one of these appts — 1) the carrier can suspend payment of any benefits, and 2) you, the injured worker, can be…