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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…

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…

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…

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’…

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…

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….

Arizona is a great place to live, play and work, but because of our weather, we have some of the most dangerous jobs in the nation, including in mining, agriculture, transportation and in the construction industry. Of course, construction is…

The summer and hot weather cannot be avoided in Arizona. Therefore, individuals who must work outside some or all of the time are encouraged to take extra precautions. Working outside when it is hot can lead to a heat stroke,…

Employees at manufacturing facilities work hard, and workplace injuries can put their life and livelihood at risk. What injuries put workers in factories and on assembly lines at risk? Chemical exposure Depending on the products that a facility produces and…

After analyzing more than 10,000 construction-related workers’ compensation claims processed between 2014 and 2018, Nationwide found that more than 30% involved a fall from an elevated surface. Construction employers in Arizona should know that the insurer has offered safety training…