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Getting injured at work can be difficult. You need to understand your rights and whether you can file a workers’ compensation claim. Knowing what will happen can help to put your mind at ease and make the aftermath of the injury less stressful. In most cases, you will have the ability to file a workers’…

Arizona construction workers have a lot of different factors at play when it comes to their overall safety on the job. Unfortunately, adding scaffolding to the mix can increase the risks these workers may face. FindLaw takes a close look at scaffolding injuries in construction work, which are known to be among the more common types…

Repetitive motion injuries are a result of cumulative trauma caused by putting a repeated strain on certain tendons, muscles or bones. Arizona workers who suffer from this condition also called cumulative trauma disorders, regional musculoskeletal disorder and occupational overuse syndrome might be eligible for workers’ compensation if it occurs as a result of performing their…

Arizona workers like you often have to face different types of workplace dangers. The possibility for injury can exist in any profession, no matter how risky it outwardly seems. As someone in the medical or health field, however, you face a unique issue: sharps injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have detailed information on…

Health care professionals sometimes face safety dangers from the equipment used at hospitals. For example, needles, scalpels and similar tools can pose risks of sharps injuries. Such injuries can have major impacts on health care workers. For example, there can be the potential for such injuries to expose individuals to dangerous pathogens. Data from the…

Workers’ compensation benefits generally don’t apply to commute injuries. However, there are exceptions to this rule that may allow you to claim workers’ compensation benefits if you have been injured on a commute. Below are some of the exceptions. You Were on an Errand Workers’ compensation is valid for commuting injuries that occur if an…

Suffering an injury on the job can change your life. You may be unable to work or perform normal daily functions due to the injuries you sustained. Fortunately, workers compensation is designed to provide you with compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and any injuries you sustain. Unfortunately, getting the benefits you are entitled…

An injury at work is not only painful, but frustrating. Many injuries result in the employee’s absence from work during the healing process. Some employees never get back to work if the injury is severe. The workers’ compensation program is in place to help make employees whole after an accident. However, claims may be denied…

If you’ve been injured at work, you have a lot to deal with. Not only do you have to work on healing, but you have to figure out your financial and work situation. To help you make it through this difficult time, use these tips. This blog will offer advice for caring for yourself physically,…

Dealing with the effects of a workplace injury is a stressful experience. However, returning to work after an injury is an equally stressful journey. The decision-making process only intensifies when you feel like you’re being pressured to return, even if you aren’t confident that you’re ready. If you are facing this scenario, you need to…