Matt Fendon Law Group Legal Blog

What could be better than watching spring training in the Phoenix area in late February, than combining it with a two-day music festival? And what could be even better than that, than combining spring training with two music festivals? Tempe…

Most workers’ compensation claims in Arizona are approved upon their submittal. But what happens if your workers’ compensation benefits claim is among the minority of applications that the Industrial Commission of Arizona (the ICA) denies? Fortunately, you have the right…

Its combination of warm, dry weather and magnificent local scenery makes the Phoenix area attractive for trail hiking enthusiasts from everywhere in America. Phoenix has dedicated more than 40,000 acres for parks and preserves. These, in turn, have more than…

Because workers’ compensation is meant to compensate you at least in part for a work-related accident, illness, or medical condition, you would be reasonable to expect that the worse your injury, illness, or condition is, the more workers’ compensation will…

Every job you can think of carries some chance of injury, however minute the risk may seem in some cases. For example, you might sit in a chair all day long at work, yet by turning “just the wrong way”…

One of the most pressing questions our clients ask is, “How much is my workers’ compensation claim worth?” This is a question that depends on several factors unique to each injured worker, like the severity of the work-related illness or…

Many of us use social media to keep in touch with family and friends. But after suffering a work injury and filing for workers’ compensation benefits, you must be careful about what you post on social media. Your employer or…

People who volunteer their time for worthwhile causes deserve praise. But what happens if a volunteer gets hurt while they are working? While Arizona employees can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, does the law also protect volunteers? Does…

If you suffered a long-term or permanent injury at work in Arizona, you might be unable to return to your job or keep working at your usual pace, possibly for the rest of your life. When this happens, you likely…

A job injury can leave you in pain, unable to work, and in need of expensive medical treatment. In Arizona, workers’ compensation can help ease this burden by providing medical coverage and replacing some of your lost wages. Usually, you…