On behalf of The Law Offices of Dix & Forman, P.C. | Nov 17, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Work-related spinal cord injuries may impact all areas of your life, from your ability to earn a living to your ability to move about without assistance. In addition to the physical toll spinal cord injuries take, they take a substantial financial one, too, with the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Dix & Forman, P.C. | Nov 11, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Many people often misunderstand how workers’ compensation works. While the state has some involvement in the system, it really is private. Workers’ compensation is insurance your employer purchases. The state only regulates who must carry the insurance,...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Dix & Forman, P.C. | Nov 5, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Arizona workers frequently perform tasks that put them at risk for manual material handling injuries. These injuries may cause pain, lost wages and sometimes permanent disability. Although industrial and construction workplaces report the highest number of injuries,...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Dix & Forman, P.C. | Oct 7, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
You may find that working in an Arizona hospital, nursing home or doctor’s office is rewarding. You may also find that aches, pains and ailments come with the territory. As a nurse, nurse’s assistant, a hospital porter or someone who holds a similar health care role,...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Dix & Forman, P.C. | Sep 25, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Arizona workers like you deserve a work environment that allows you to complete your job in safety. While many regulations are in place to allow this, it does not stop every accident from happening. Fall incidents are among the most common. Even with precautionary...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Dix & Forman, P.C. | Sep 23, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Regardless of what industry or type of work you engage in, you may experience an accident at work. If the accident results in an injury that prevents you from working, workers’ compensation may provide financial benefits to you based on your injury or...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Dix & Forman, P.C. | Sep 21, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
If you sustain a work-related injury or illness, you may qualify to file a claim for workers’ compensation, or WC, benefits. But what if you sustain a serious injury as the result of a car crash on your way to work? Here is where the “going and coming” rule applies....
On behalf of The Law Offices of Dix & Forman, P.C. | Sep 18, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
If you work for a company in Arizona, you may be entitled to receive financial or other assistance if you are ever injured at work. You may also be able to receive such help if you develop a work-related illness. The workers’ compensation program requires the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Dix & Forman, P.C. | Sep 16, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
When people think of workplace-related injuries, most of them conjure up physical ones such as broken bones, stress injuries and bruises. However, there are also mental injuries that employees may face, and depression is a common one. Work-related depression may...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Dix & Forman, P.C. | Sep 16, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Workplace accidents occur for many reasons, from excessive hours that result in fatigue to dangerous machinery. However, many accidents are a result of mental illness. Furthermore, workplace accidents can lead to mental challenges, such as high levels of anxiety and...
