On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | Dec 19, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
Workplace accidents can happen to anyone in Arizona at any time, even though the Occupational Safety and Health Administration says all on-the-job injuries are preventable. When they do occur, injured workers might be unable to return to work for several days, and the...
On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | Apr 2, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
Hospital workers and nurses have to cope with excessive workloads, which frequently lead to debilitating stress and physical injuries. Some may not realize that they are entitled to the same workers’ compensation benefits as all the other workers in Arizona. By...
On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | Mar 5, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
Many workplace injuries in Arizona are avoidable. Typically, employers can reduce workers’ compensation claims by carefully complying with federal and state safety regulations. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the top five injuries that lead to...
On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | Nov 1, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
While Arizona employees are likely aware of the existence of workers’ comp, that may be the extent of their familiarity. However, since anyone can suffer a workplace accident at any time, it may benefit employees to familiarize themselves with the basics of...
On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | Oct 24, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Penalties and fines are important tools for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Arizona’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health leverages fines against employers who have violated safety protocols, although those fines were recently lowered....
On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | Oct 13, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
If Arizona workers were constantly worrying over whether they are safe on the job, they’ll likely be unable to concentrate on doing their work effectively and efficiently. This is one of the many reasons why workers’ compensation benefits are so important....
On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | Sep 10, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
The changing laws regarding medical — and in some states, recreational — marijuana use may have Arizona workers and employers alike wondering how it could potentially affect workplace safety and workers’ comp. Most of the time, workers’...
On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | Aug 28, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
For Arizona employees who are involved in serious accidents on the job, workers’ compensation is there to make sure the injured get the benefits they need to help pay for medical care and time missed at work. However, it’s always better to avoid work...
On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | Jun 6, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Luckily, on-the-job injuries at Arizona worksites are often minor. Even workers who are seriously injured are usually able to get the medical care or workers’ compensation benefits they need in order to recuperate and get back on the job. Tragically, though,...
On behalf of Jerome, Gibson, Stewart, Stevenson, Engle & Runbeck, P.C. | May 22, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Federal officials have recently issued a warning to the commission responsible for overseeing Arizona’s workplace safety agency, stating that some of its practices are unlawful and should be ceased immediatelyy. Specifically, the letter from the U.S....
