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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…
![Are Car Accidents Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/shutterstock_1136674712-300x200.jpg)
Car accidents happen in Arizona every day. In most cases, resolving a claim involves determining who is to blame and negotiating a settlement for injuries and related damages. But what if you’re in a car accident while working? Depending on…
![Is a lump sum commutation right for you?](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/construction-worker-300x200.jpg)
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…
![Needle Sticks Pose a Serious Risk to Healthcare Workers](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/needle-sticks-pose-a-serious-risk-to-healthcare-workers-300x200.jpg)
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…
![Workers’ Compensation Benefits Available in Arizona](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/blog-workers-compensation-benefits-available-in-arizona-300x200.jpg)
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…
![Osha Backlog is Hindering Their Ability to Handle New Complaints](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/osha-backlog-is-hindering-their-ability-to-handle-new-complaints-300x200.jpg)
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…
![Airport Workers Face a Wide Range of Job-related Hazards](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/airport-workers-face-a-wide-range-of-job-related-hazards-300x200.jpg)
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…
![How Do I Appeal if Don’t Like My Work Comp Decision?](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/how-do-i-appeal-if-dont-like-my-work-comp-decision-300x200.jpg)
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’…
![How a Workplace Brain Injury Can Alter Your Personality](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/how-a-workplace-brain-injury-can-alter-your-personality-300x200.jpg)
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…
![Police Officer in on-duty Crash May Need Workers’ Compensation](https://www.fendonlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/police-officer-in-on-duty-crash-may-need-workers-compensation-300x200.jpg)
Workplace accidents with injuries can happen to Arizona residents in any kind of job. Some jobs require people to place themselves in situations that are considered dangerous as part of their duties. This can result in accidents with long-term ramifications….