Matt Fendon Law Group Legal Blog

In Arizona, when you are on light duty and have an open workers’ compensation case, you are required to make a “good-faith effort” to look for work. For example, an injured worker in Phoenix must look for work within their work restrictions. This applies to open cases as well as injured workers who have a permanent unscheduled…

One of the basic rules of Arizona workers’ compensation law is that the employer “takes the employee as he finds him.” Maricopa County v. Industrial Commission, 134 Ariz. 159, 654 P.2d 307 (App. 1982). This means that if an injured worker has a pre-existing condition and the industrial work aggravates that condition, the Arizona injured…

At the Fendon Law Firm, P.C., we are thrilled to announce the opening of our Tucson office location. We will now have better accessibility to reach clients throughout the Tucson area who have suffered workplace injuries or are seeking Social Security disability benefits. With the addition of Art Gage as Of Counsel, we have also…

Are you suffering from a disabling medical condition that is making it so that you cannot work? If so, you may be entitled to much needed Social Security Disability benefits. The first order of business is to find out if your condition meets the requirements for a “disability.” A “disability” under Social Security is one…

One of the benefits of being employed in the United States is the legal requirement that employers have to protect their employees from injuries. Under workers’ compensation laws, an employee who is injured on the job must report that injury, request medical care, and file for workers’ compensation. Once these steps are completed, workers’ compensation…

The Social Security Administration pays disability benefits through the Social Security disability insurance program. Under this program, Social Security pays benefits to people who are unable to work because they have a medical condition that is expected to last at least a year, or result in death. While some programs such as workers’ compensation provide…

The American Medical Association (AMA) defines maximum medical improvement (MMI) is the point at which a patient’s condition has stabilized to the point where there is very little chance of seeing any substantial improvement, or significant decline in health, within the next 12 months. It does not mean the patient will not experience various symptoms…

At Fendon Law Firm, P.C., we are proud to announce that one of our firm’s members, Don Fendon, has been honored with a “Superb” Rating on Avvo for 2015. Avvo is one of the most highly respected and recognized attorney rating services in the nation. The organization analyzes clients using various criteria to distinguish lawyers…

Our Phoenix workers’ compensation lawyer, Matt Fendon, is going on his second year as a member of the IWP Advisory Council. In celebration of his membership, Matt Fendon attended the 2014 IWP Advisory Council Weekend. He was able to meet other IWP council members during the meeting to discuss how to better help individuals filing…

In an exciting continuance of awards and recognitions for the 2014 year, one of our lead attorneys was chosen by clients as a top attorney in his area for the second year in a row. Work injury lawyer Matt Fendon of Fendon Law Firm received a Client’s Choice Award from Avvo for 2014 after receiving…