Independent Contractor Injury and Workers' Comp Coverage
In Arizona, only "employees" are provided workers' compensation coverage. That is to say, that the no-fault system applies to them. This means that you can open a workers' compensation case and seek medical benefits and lost wages under workers' compensation law, but only if you were an employee.
Do Not Give Up on Obtaining Benefits
If you are not an employee, you are not entitled to workers' compensation coverage, but you may possibly sue your employer in civil court. On the other hand, just because the employer says you are an independent contractor, does not mean that you in fact are an independent contractor.
Before you give up on obtaining benefits in a work-related injury, speak to an experienced workers' compensation lawyer. You may have been hired as an independent contractor, but in fact be working as an employee. These are the kinds of issues that Crossman Law Offices, P.C. can help you discern.
Contact our Phoenix, Arizona, workers' compensation benefits attorneys for a FREE PHONE CONSULTATION: 602-248-0380.
The question that must be asked in every case is whether you are truly an independent contractor. Many times people think that they are independent contractors, when they are probably not.
Facts, Not the Employer's Word, Determines If You Were an Employee
In order to determine if you are an independent contractor, the administrative law judge at the Industrial Commission will be looking at the actual facts and circumstances of your case. Whether or not taxes are withheld, is not enough to determine your status. Whether or not you drove the company truck, is not enough to determine.
The administrative law judge will be looking at the totality of the circumstances.
We Help You File a Claim so the Facts Dictate, Not Employers' Words
Even if you thought you were an independent contractor and you were treated like one, call us so we can listen to your case and help you file your worker's compensation claim if the facts so dictate. We practice only workers' compensation law and are board certified as specialists in this area of law. Whether you live in the Phoenix area, or around the state of Arizona, we represent people from all over. Let our many years of practicing workers' compensation law work for you.
Call our office and SPEAK FOR FREE WITH A LAWYER: 602-248-0380. We know what information is important. We will help you make a decision as to whether or not you have a case in the workman's comp court.
