Workers’ Compensation
A serious work injury in Arizona can result in shock, a dangerous condition in which tissues and organs stop functioning properly because there is not enough blood circulating through the system. If you suspect that a co-worker has gone into shock following a workplace accident, it is important to call 911 right away and then…
Trigger finger is a type of repetitive strain injury that may affect workers in certain professions in Arizona. According to WebMD, you may be more likely to develop trigger finger if you work in a job that requires forceful, repetitive motions of your finger(s) and thumb. Examples of professionals who may be at greater risk of developing trigger…
An injury to your spinal cord occurring at your workplace in Arizona can cause permanent paralysis. However, there are other serious and often chronic complications that can also arise from spinal cord injury. A spinal cord injury can disrupt the neural signals between the brain and the muscles, including the involuntary muscles that control vital…
Whether you are working at a construction site, in a warehouse or in an office building, you run the risk of sustaining a traumatic brain injury while on the job. Although these injuries occur most often at construction sites and in warehouse settings, they can occur in any type of workplace. Common causes of traumatic…
Overexertion refers to injuries of soft tissues that result from pushing the body past its limits. This may happen acutely, as when a laborer in Arizona attempts to lift a load that is too heavy and pulls a muscle. It can also occur over time, as when an office worker irritates the tendons of the…
Most people who are employed in Arizona are covered by a special type of insurance in the event that they ever become injured or ill due to an event or environment related to their jobs. Not everyone, however, really understands what types of things are covered by workers’ compensation or what types of benefits they…
People who perform outdoor jobs in Arizona and similarly hot climates are at increased risk for heat-related illnesses such as heatstroke. As we at the Matt Fendon Law Group have observed in the past, there are currently no federal guidelines in place delineating employers’ responsibilities to workers at risk for heat exposure. However, with the recent introduction…
People who live in Arizona know that they face some of the nation’s hottest temperatures during the summer months. With multiple days in a row commonly seeing temperatures above 100 degrees, anyone who works in a job that requires them to be outside can be at risk of developing a heat-related illness. Sadly, there are…
If you are ever hurt in an accident at work or develop an illness due to the environment or some other factor at your place of work, you will want to understand how Arizona’s workers’ compensation program operates. Most people know that there is a program designed to provide financial assistance to people who might…
If you are like many people who work in Arizona, you are deeply disturbed when you reports about a person who has died in a work-related accident. Every industry and job type has specific safety rules to which it is supposed to adhere. These rules are designed to protect employees and ensure they have a…