Representing Clients in Maricopa County, Arizona
At Crossman Law Offices, P.C., in Phoenix, Arizona, our Phoenix workers' compensation attorneys advise and represent clients on all aspects of an on-the-job injury or work-related illness. We safeguard clients' rights and promote their interests against both big and small corporations and insurance companies like SCF Arizona, and are diligent advocates throughout the workers' comp claim process.
Do you have a case? Find out by speaking to an Arizona State Bar Board Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist lawyer in a FREE PHONE CONSULTATION. Call us at 888-841-1197 or contact us online.
Scottsdale Workplace Injury Attorneys, We Can Answer All of Your Questions
Our Arizona workers' compensation attorneys help clients navigate the complex workers' compensation system. We handle a variety of workers' comp cases involving new work-related injuries, reduced wages, permanent lost wages, payment of medical bills, workers' compensation settlements, reopening an old injury case, changing doctors, employee rights and repetitive injuries. We can also address any questions you may have, including:
- What should I do after an injury? When employers fail to protect their employees, we step in to help. After getting immediate medical help for your injuries, let the doctor know that your injury happened on the job or is job-related. It's also best to notify your supervisor, even if you don't want to file a workers' compensation claim right away.
- What do I need to know about an independent medical exam (IME)? One thing: The company doctor is not on your side. An IME can have drastic negative effects on your workers' compensation case. If your checks have been stopped after an IME but you still cannot work, contact us.
- Am I eligible for workers' compensation? A work-related injury may be physical or mental or it may be a repetitive injury that occurred over time for you to be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Even if you have lost your ability to earn a living, workers' compensation in Arizona does not address issues of pain and suffering.
- Who reports my injury? It is both your duty and the duty of your employer to file your report of injury with the Industrial Commission of Arizona, which is the regulating agency for workers' compensation claims. If you miss a deadline or statute of limitation, you may be forever barred from filing a workers' compensation claim for that injury. So it's best to consult a workman's comp lawyer as soon as possible after your injury.
- Do I have a workers' compensation case? Whether your workplace injury occurred on the job, in a car accident while travelling for work, or was a pre-existing condition that worsened because of your job — even if you were at fault — you may be entitled to workers' compensation if you can no longer work as a result. Even if you were a supposed independent contractor injured while at work, you may not be considered one according to the law, and therefore, you may be eligible for workers' comp. We can advise you if you have a case. If you have received a Notice of Claim Status, it's time to talk to a lawyer.
- Will workers' comp pay for job retraining? No; they are not required to pay for this in Arizona. However, there are certain disability case exceptions.
- What is this notice I received from workman's comp? There are more than a dozen forms and notices that you may receive from workman's comp. It's important that you understand the information and comply with these notices. We can explain each one to you. A Notice of Claim Status is the most common. If you don't agree with it, call us and we'll tell you your rights.
- What can I do if my benefits have been stopped, delayed or denied? If a Notice of Claim Status cuts off your workers' compensation benefits prematurely, we can request a hearing to show that you need further treatment. We can evaluate whether you have the evidence you need to have your injury declared a "scheduled injury" or an "unscheduled injury."
In some cases, injured workers are entitled to monthly checks for the rest of their lives. An old injury case can be reopened at any time if your situation changes or your employer or their insurer seeks to close your case.
- What is an Industrial Commission hearing, and do I need to attend? A hearing is just like a trial. You will testify before a judge and the attorney representing the insurance company will cross-examine you. It's always best to have your own attorney who knows the rules of evidence and legal procedures.
- How is my average monthly wage calculated? The lost wages you receive will be determined by what you were earning when you were injured. You will receive this monthly wage figure only for the time that a doctor has had you off of work. You are entitled to include more than just your paychecks in the calculation. We know the right questions to ask to make sure you are paid appropriately.
Call Our Maricopa County Workman's Comp Claim Law Firm
For more information or for skilled assistance handling your workers' compensation claim, contact Crossman Law Offices, P.C., for a FREE PHONE CONSULTATION with an experienced Scottsdale workplace injury lawyer by calling 888-841-1197.
