Workers' Compensation Archives - Phillips Law Group

Warehouse and Distribution Center Injuries in Tolleson: Workers Comp vs Personal Injury

In Tolleson, if you suffer a warehouse injury, you are generally limited to workers’ compensation benefits and cannot directly sue your employer. However, you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim against a negligent third party who contributed to your injury, provided you receive permission from the Industrial...

Are Workers’ Comp Benefits Affected by COVID-19?

The coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented crisis that has affected almost everything in society. This has raised many questions about a wide variety of issues, such as workplace injuries and filing workers' compensation claims. If you have any questions about workers' compensation benefits in Arizona, or if you have already...

Temporary Partial Benefits in Arizona

According to SCF Arizona an individual may be eligible to receive compensation benefits if they have missed work for eight or more days in a row resulting from a work related injury. Temporary partial benefits are typically paid to an employee that returns to work, and due to their disabilities,...

When it comes to on-the-job accidents, if theres anything more frustrating than being unable to work, its receiving a reduced paycheck because of your injuries. If you were injured at the workplace and your weekly benefits arent enough, you may be eligible for supplemental benefits. Workers compensation systems differ from state...

Temporary Total Benefits in Arizona

Workers compensation coverage provides security for employees who are injured on the job, or in a manner relating to tasks they have performed for their employer. Temporary or total disability benefits also known as temporary total benefits helps workers who were injured or sickened due to work-related events pay for medical costs...

Workers compensation has been offered to United States citizens since 1908 in order to provide those who have been injured or fell ill at their workplace with financial assistance. As workers compensation laws may vary from state to state, it may be more difficult filing a workers compensation claim in...

Third-Party Claims for a Work-Related Injury

Employees injured at work may not be able to sue their employer since they are covered by workers' compensation insurance. However, this does not prevent an employee from holding a third-party liable for causing him or her harm while on the job. If another person other than your employer caused...

How to Obtain Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits

If you have lost a loved one from a work-related accident, Arizona law provides workers' compensation death benefits for certain dependent family members. These benefits can help pay for medical, funeral and burial expenses and provide some financial security after a tragic work accident. If you would like more information...

Types of Workplace Accidents in Workers’ Comp Claims

According to the National Safety Council, a worker is injured every seven seconds on the job. The types of injuries sustained are often life-changing, keeping workers away from their jobs. There are many types of workplace accidents that cause workers to suffer injuries that are eligible for workers' compensation benefits....

Understanding Workers’ Compensation for a Burn Injury

The World Health Organization estimates that 180,000 deaths occur each year due to burns, with burn injuries often occurring in the workplace. If you suffered a burn injury while at work or while performing work-related duties, the Phoenix workers' compensation attorneys of Phillips Law Group can help review your case...