Matt Fendon Law Group Legal Blog

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 are some cases where a personal injury claim may also be appropriate for a work…

(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 needs to focus on specific events, instead of duties or training associated with the first…

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 that 55 percent of company executives believe they will continue it at least one day…

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 best recovery possible under the circumstances. It doesn’t help that your injuries might prevent you…

Healthcare facilities can be a dangerous place to work. You never know what will happen on any given shift. You could encounter a violent patient or family member. Exposure to blood or other bodily fluids is an ever-present risk. Rapid responses to an emergency call can result in a slip-and-fall. In addition to some of…

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 expenses benefits can help injured workers and workers suffering with an occupational illness with their…

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 the flood of new claims OSHA has received this year, their Office of Inspector General…

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 a great amount of work that needs to be done by flight and ground crews….

Arizona’s workers’ compensation program is supposed to be an efficient way for workers who get hurt in Phoenix or other parts of the state to get the professional care they need to recover from their work-related injuries or illnesses. Workers’ compensation also provides ongoing payments to workers who, because of their injuries, are sidelined from…

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) suffered on the job can affect your life profoundly. Besides the more common symptoms like headaches, nausea, and memory problems, there are things a TBI can do to you that can change your entire self-image and how other people react to you. Specifically, we’re talking about personality changes caused by…