For years, firefighters in Arizona have been fighting to have occupational diseases, like cancer, covered under workers’ compensation insurance.
Arizona Farming Industry Dangers and Workers’ Compensation Benefits
When most people think of Arizona, deserts and the Grand Canyon are among the first things that come to mind. So it may be surprising to learn that
Construction Worker Dies in Accident at Tucson Power Station
On March 19, 2021, an Arizona man tragically died on a construction site at a power station in Tucson’s Oro Valley, near Tangerine Road and First
COVID-19, PTSD and Workers’ Comp for Healthcare Workers
As a Licensed Associate Counselor, Janine Faux describes trauma as someone shaking a snow globe. The snow-like particles are calm until, suddenly, the
Arizona Police Officer Wins Workers’ Compensation Benefits for PTSD
On June 18, 2017, John France, a 35-year law enforcement veteran, and Deputy Cole LaBonte responded to a call that would change France’s life. The
Arizona Grocery Store Workers Report Mental Health Struggles from COVID-19
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
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