Workers’ Compensation
![Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation for PTSD?](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PTSD-300x225.jpg)
When it comes to providing workers’ compensation benefits for a job injury in Arizona, employers and their insurers tend to focus on physical injuries that are easy to see and diagnose. But for employees with mental injuries like post-traumatic stress…
![Can I Quit My Job While on Workers’ Comp?](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/can-i-quit-my-job-while-on-workers-comp-300x225.png)
There are many reasons you might consider quitting your job while receiving workers’ compensation benefits. It could be because you don’t feel safe doing your old job anymore or because you fear retaliation at work. Before you make any big…
![What’s the Difference Between Personal Injury and Workers’ Comp Claims?](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Difference-Between-Personal-Injury-and-Workers’-Comp-300x225.jpg)
If you’ve been injured in an accident at work, you may be wondering how you’ll be compensated for your injuries, lost wages from time off work, and other accident-related losses. Usually, that means filing a workers’ compensation claim. However, there…
![Arizona Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Former Officer’s Workman’s Compensation Claim for PTSD After Shooting Incident](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PTSD-After-Shooting-Incident-300x225.jpg)
(March 3, 2021 – Phoenix, Ariz.) An Arizona Supreme Court ruling yesterday sets an important legal precedent for all first responders with PTSD across the state. The court determined that in regard to first responders and PTSD claims, the court…
![Shift to Remote Work Has Bearing on Workers’ Compensation Coverage](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Remote-Workers-Matt-Fendon-Law-Group-300x212.png)
The workplace has changed dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic struck the United States. To reduce the chance of exposing employees to the novel coronavirus, companies have encouraged many to work remotely, usually from home. The practice has been so well-received…
![Are Car Accidents Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/shutterstock_1136674712-300x200.jpg)
Car accidents happen in Arizona every day. In most cases, resolving a claim involves determining who is to blame and negotiating a settlement for injuries and related damages. But what if you’re in a car accident while working? Depending on…
![Is a lump sum commutation right for you?](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/construction-worker-300x200.jpg)
Being injured on the job is no joke. It can leave you not only with physical pain, but it can also leave you without the financial resources you need to secure the medical care that is necessary to achieve the…
![Workers’ Compensation Benefits Available in Arizona](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/blog-workers-compensation-benefits-available-in-arizona-300x200.jpg)
Workers’ compensation benefits can help injured workers and their families. In order to receive the benefits they need, both injured workers and their families should be familiar with the different types of workers’ compensation benefits available to them. Medical expenses benefits Medical…
![Osha Backlog is Hindering Their Ability to Handle New Complaints](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/osha-backlog-is-hindering-their-ability-to-handle-new-complaints-300x200.jpg)
When employees see dangerous issues around their worksite, they will usually bring it to the attention of their boss. If dangers are not mitigated though, they can then file a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. However, with…
![Airport Workers Face a Wide Range of Job-related Hazards](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/airport-workers-face-a-wide-range-of-job-related-hazards-300x200.jpg)
The airlines have experienced difficult economic times in the past six months due to COVID-19-related circumstances. With fewer travelers and certain safety restrictions in place, places like the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport remain less-than-crowded. Still, there are travelers and…