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How Long Do I Have To File A Workers’ Comp Claim?
If you have sustained a serious injury or a loved one was killed in a workplace accident, or while performing a work-related task, you may be eligible to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. State workers’ compensation laws give individuals one year from the date of the accident, or from the date they become…
Matthew Fendon One Of The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40
Every year, The National Trial Lawyers choses 40 exceptional members from its existing pool of attorneys for an honor and distinction given only to a very select group of legal professionals. The Top 40 Under 40 list is comprised of leading lawyers in the area of civil trial law that have demonstrated qualification and are…
Fendon Team Chosen In Top 100 Work Injury Attorneys
At Fendon Law Firm, we are committed to fighting for the rights that injured workers have to compensation and financial assistance in the wake of an accident at work. Our team is led by attorneys Matt and Don Fendon, both of whom have extensive experience in handling work injury and social security disability cases. Recently,…
Overview Of The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was created to protect individuals with disabilities from being discriminated against or having their civil rights violated in the workplace and allow them to be given the equal opportunity they deserve in employment, transportation, public accommodations, state or local government services and in telecommunications. Individuals with disabilities are afforded…
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a very real condition that can develop after an individual has gone through an extremely traumatic experience. While commonly seen in military personnel returning from war, PTSD can affect individuals in all types of workplace scenarios. Firefighters, police officers, first responders, construction workers and others who go through life-threatening…
I Was Denied Social Security Disability Benefits. What Now?
Social Security disability insurance can provide benefits and financial compensation to individuals who are suffering from a serious illness or those who have sustained debilitating injuries, preventing them from being able to return to work. If you have been denied social security disability benefits, you may be wondering what rights you have and if there…
When Could You Re-open A Closed Workers’ Comp Case?
Being injured while on the job can be devastating to both the injured worker and his or her family. In some instances, what originally appeared to be a minor injury may actually prove to be much more serious and life-threatening than the injured worker may have realized. Should that be the case, it may be…
What You Should Know About Independent Medical Exams
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a work-related accident, you are probably wondering how to find a workers’ compensation lawyer in Phoenix who you can trust to fight for your rights and help you receive the benefits to which you may be rightfully owed. Our lawyers have more than 50…
Could Workers’ Comp Affect My Social Security Benefits?
Any individual who has sustained a temporary or permanent disability as a result of a workplace accident may have the right to pursue workers’ compensation benefits in addition to Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. If you are looking to seek maximum benefits, we strongly advise you obtain legal counsel first so that you gain a…
Why Hire A Lawyer From The Fendon Law Firm?
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a work-related accident in the Phoenix area, one of the first things you need to do is hire an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer. The representation you choose and the compelling nature of your claim will ultimately determine the outcome of your case. At Fendon…