Many Arizonans who work in factories likely have to spend some of their time hauling heavy loads to a truck for shipment, to another part of the factory or to a dumpster for disposal. While some might think of this as a routine part of a job, it in fact can result in...
Will off-duty officer’s widow receive workers’ compensation?
Arizona workers may want to pay attention to a recent workers' compensation case in a neighboring state that resulted in a unanimous opinion being handed down by the New Mexico Supreme Court. In this case, the wife of a fallen police officer filed for workers'...
NCAA player’s leg injury raises workers’ compensation questions
Many Arizonans who were watching the NCCA Tournament unfold may have seen the aftermath of Louisville basketball star Kevin Ware's horrific injury sustained on the court. The injury involves a compound fracture and will likely require extensive rehabilitation. Ware's...
Threat of fraud charges should not deter injured workers
Three workers at a metal fabrication plant were recently charged in a criminal court for workers' compensation fraud. While this incident happened in another state, Arizona workers should recognize that Arizona authorities also will not tolerate true cases of workers'...
