Workers’ Compensation
Most workers’ compensation claims in Arizona are approved upon their submittal. But what happens if your workers’ compensation benefits claim is among the minority of applications that the Industrial Commission oWhat are the Chances of Winning a Workers’ Compensation Appeal? If your Arizona workers’ compensation claim has been denied, the good news is that an…
In Arizona, most workplace accidents and work-related illnesses, including symptoms you may experience from exposure to chemicals, are subject to the state’s system of workers’ compensation as the source of your remedy. In some cases, exceptions to this general rule can make available to you remedies other than workers’ compensation, like a personal injury claim…
A crush injury at work occurs when all or part of your body is compressed, pinched, or trapped between two or more objects for an extended period, or between an object and a surface, with enough force or pressure to cause tissue, bone, nerve, or organ damage. In a worst-case situation, a crush injury can…
If you experience heat exhaustion related to your work, then under Arizona workers’ compensation, you may be eligible to receive benefits or to settle your workers’ compensation claim with your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer. In this article, we cover how heat exhaustion happens at work, its signs and symptoms, how to file an Arizona workers’…
An industrial deafness claim is a workers’ compensation claim for hearing loss caused by your job. Most often, it stems from prolonged exposure to loud noise or harmful sounds at work, and the resulting damage is usually permanent. Common types of occupational hearing loss covered by an industrial deafness workers’ compensation claim include: Presbycusis (age-related…
If you are covered by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance in Arizona, you can receive a variety of benefits if you suffer an eye injury at work. These include reimbursement for related medical expenses, temporary partial wage replacement compensation, and possibly long-term or even permanent compensation once you reach your point of maximum medical improvement….
Work-related hip injuries in Arizona can be the basis for workers’ compensation claims. Hip injuries are categorized as “unscheduled” injuries under Arizona’s workers’ compensation system. You can also receive a negotiated settlement for your hip injury claim. Nationally, the average workers’ compensation settlement for a hip injury is about $65,000. This average settlement figure can…
Work-related nerve damage claims often come from traumatic injuries. When this happens, you can experience symptoms like muscle weakness, difficulty holding objects properly, and sharp pains in your hands, arms, legs, or feet that can keep you from work. When this happens, if your employer is covered by workers’ compensation insurance, you may be eligible…
On average, workers’ compensation hand injury settlements are around $26,000, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). If you have been in a workplace accident in Arizona that resulted in a serious injury to your hand, Matt Fendon Law Group can help you with your workers’ compensation claim. You can call us at (800) 229-3880…
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, we represent Arizona workers who have work-related claims for all kinds of injuries, illnesses, and…