When most people think of essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, they typically think of first responders or healthcare workers on the
CDC Study Suggest Further Protections Needed for Minor Workers
Data from a recent study by the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
What To Do in Arizona if You Contract COVID-19 At Work
In Arizona, we have an occupational disease statute, which is found in A.R.S. 23-901.13(C). An occupational disease is defined by law as a condition
The Erosion of Workers’ Comp Benefits
in America
In recent months, the inequalities the American middle-class face have been a focal point for the media. COVID-19 has only made these disparities that
What To Expect In a Shoulder Injury
Workers’ Compensation Case
Shoulder injuries are surprisingly common in the American workplace, typically due to the heavy lifting, stretching and performance of other heavy
Arizona Workers’ Comp for Healthcare Workers Suffering From COVID-Related PTSD
We are now well into the seemingly never-ending COVID-19 pandemic. While many states saw a decline in cases after the initial spring surge, much of
Phoenix Construction Worker Buried Alive
in Collapsed Trench
On Monday, October 19, 2020, an Arizona man working at a construction site in north Phoenix near 35th and Peoria avenues was buried in a collapsed
What You Need to Know About COVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation in Arizona
In March 2020, 7710 Insurance — the only national insurance carrier dedicated solely to providing workers’ compensation for fire and emergency
How Much Can You Be Compensated for a Work-Related Head & Face Injury?
When people think of workers' compensation injuries, they tend to think of workers injuring their back because of heaving lifting or breaking a bone