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Myofascial type injuries are soft tissue, i.e., muscular injuries. Believe it or not, myofascial injuries can mimic symptoms that are similar to intraspinal injuries, such as herniated discs and stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal). The most common forms of treatment for these injuries are trigger point injections and physical therapy. Very frequently these types…

SS Tip of the Day – Did you know that even if you have a terminal illness, you go through the same disability process as every other applicant for Social Security Disability benefits? The only difference is that they supposedly monitor the case a little closer and try to expedite it. http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/ap…

WC tip of the day – just because a person is injured on the job, does not mean that every health condition that needs to be treated prior to an industrial-related surgery is covered by the insurance carrier. The test is whether the health condition would have to be treated regardless of whether there was…

The Arizona Court of Appeals recently weighed in again on the “unexplained falls” doctrine under worker’s compensation. In a nutshell, where the cause is unknown or cannot be attributed either to a person or the job, the worker is presumed to be entitled to coverage if there are no facts that point to a different…

Folks, insurance companies will do whatever they can to refrain from paying on a claim. They love taking the premiums, but when it is time to pay up, forget it. Read this article and let us know if you have any issues similar to this. Thanks. http://www.azcentral.com/12new…

Here’s an interesting article about taxation of disability and worker’s comp benefits. Let us know if you have any questions about this. It’s very short and I highly recommend a quick perusal! Happy December 1st!

A decision came down on November 20, 2012 from the Division 1 of the Arizona Court of Appeals. It was the first published workers’ compensation opinion that we have had in a long time. By “published,” that means that we as lawyers can use this case as binding law. The case-Kwietkauski v Industrial Commission- was…

WC Tip of the Day — Recreational activities (e.g., office picnics, office party, sports team, etc.) can be within the course and scope of employment. If the activity is on company property, during normal working hours, it is almost always a covered injury. Other factors have to be considered if it is off the property….

What do you folks think of this? Should movie theaters have to install equipment so that hearing and sight impaired individuals can enjoy the movies? http://www.azcentral.com/busin…

WC Tip of the Day – If you litigate an issue at the Industrial Commission of Arizona and lose. You can file a petition for special action with the court of appeals. However, the court of appeals will only consider issues that were litigated in the industrial hearings at the Commission. Further, unless there is…