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CHRIS T. JOHNSON – A Phoenix Workers Compensation Attorney

Chris T. Johnson, workers’ compensation specialist for over 30 years in the State of Arizona. Education: University of Arizona, Law Review, Speaker at numerous seminars regarding workers compensation laws, Arizona House of Representative 1964 to 1966, Arizona State Senator 1966 to 1970, chaired Commerce and Labor Committee 1968 on remake of Arizona workers’ compensation laws, over 15 jury trials and over 50 appeals.

Phoenix Workers Compensation

The injured worker has the right to all reasonable and necessary treatment to cure or relieve the effects of the injury.

Temporary Disability

If the injured party must take time away from work due to medical reasons related to the injury, they might be entitled to temporary disability payments. You must be off work 14 days before the carrier has to pay for the first three days. There are specific maximum monthly wages the law recognizes. The temporary disability pay rate is two-thirds of the average monthly wage paid out every two weeks. After the doctor verifies an inability to work, the first temporary disability check should arrive within a few weeks.

Permanent Disability
If a worker can’t completely recover from the effects of the injury, they could be entitled to a monetary award. Permanent disability means that the injured party has suffered permanent problems as a result of their injury which are ratable under the American Medical Association’s Guidelines to Permanent Disability . The amount and rate at which permanent disability is paid depends on the Average Monthly Wage which is set by the Industrial Commission. The percentage can vary depending on whether you can return to your date of injury occupation and or whether you have an ongoing loss of earning capacity.

Vocational Rehabilitation
If the injury prevents a return to the former job, assistance in getting another job might be available through state agencies. The monthly rate of pay is also increase as a rehabilitation bonus. Here are tips for filing workers compensation claims if you are injured on the job: Report the injury to the employer immediately. It is required by the law and a failure to do so can be a basis to deny your claim. If possible, make the report in writing and keep a copy of the report for personal records. When you seek medical treatment for your injury tell the doctor when the injury occurred on the job and they will usually file a doctor’s first report.

File your claim as soon as possible Those seeking to claim worker’s compensation benefits should do so quickly. Immediately reporting injuries and filing a claim as soon as it is decided to seek compensation increases the likelihood that benefits will begin quickly. Delays in reporting could lead to suspicions as to the validity of the claim and delays in benefits. If a dispute should arise regarding the claim contact our office for additional information.

Under the OSHA Act, employers have a general duty to provide work and a workplace free from recognized hazards. Citations may be issued by OSHA when violations of standards are found and for violations of the general duty clause, even if no OSHA standard applies to the particular hazard. The employer also must display in a prominent place the official OSHA poster that describes rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act

If you or a loved one has been injured at work it is important to protect your legal rights. Click here to fill out our online consultation form.

Toll-Free: (800) 266-6461

Chris T. Johnson, P.C.
934 W McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Telephone: (602) 254-6461

Phoenix Work Injury Lawyer

CHRIS T. JOHNSON – A Phoenix Workers Compensation Attorney

Phoenix Workers Compensation

Toll-Free: (800) 266-6461

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