AZ Workers' Compensation Blog

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Do I have to answer Interrogatories from the insurance carrier?

Navigating Your Arizona Workers' Compensation Claim: Understanding Written Interrogatories If you're an injured worker in Arizona...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

40 minutes ago4 min read

What is a deposition in an Arizona Workers' Compensation case?

If you're an injured worker in Arizona navigating the workers' compensation system, you might hear about various legal processes,...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

55 minutes ago3 min read

What is an Independent Medical Examination (IME) in Arizona Workers' Compensation?

Understanding Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) in Arizona Workers' Compensation If you're an injured worker in Arizona, you might...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

1 hour ago4 min read

What Happens if Your Employer Terminates You While on Arizona Workers' Compensation?

Being injured on the job is stressful enough, but the added worry of losing your job while on workers' compensation can feel...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

5 days ago3 min read

How to Reopen Your Arizona Workers' Compensation Case

If you've suffered a work-related injury in Arizona and your workers' compensation claim was previously closed, you might find yourself...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

5 days ago4 min read

Navigating Out-of-State Medical Treatment in Arizona Workers' Compensation

If you're an injured worker in Arizona and considering leaving the state while undergoing medical treatment for your work injury, it's...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

6 days ago3 min read

FAQ: What if I turn down light duty work with my employer or voluntarily resign while on Temporary Partial Disability (TPD)?

While you are receiving Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) benefits, which are calculated based on 66 2/3% of the difference between your...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

May 162 min read

Lawless v. Northern Arizona Consolidated Fire District - Opinion - Arizona Court of Appeals - April 29, 2025

Facts: Shawn Lawless, a firefighter/paramedic with over 20 years of experience, filed a workers' compensation claim for a mental stress...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

Apr 292 min read

Arizona SB 1551 Signed into Law: Key Updates to Workers' Compensation

Arizona Governor Hobbs has officially signed SB 1551 into law, marking a significant milestone in the state's workers' compensation...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

Apr 222 min read

Pima County v. Industrial Commission of Arizona - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - April 14, 2025

Facts: Guadalupe Sanchez, a nutrition specialist for Pima County, sustained injuries in May 2022 after tripping over a small table at...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

Apr 172 min read

Gabriel v. Industrial Commission of Arizona - Memo Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - Division 2 - April 2, 2025

Facts: Kristine Gabriel, a school employee, suffered a concussion in November 2018 and filed a worker’s compensation claim, which was...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

Apr 22 min read

Vande Krol v. Superstition/Benchmark - Opinion - Supreme Court of Arizona - March 26, 2025

Arizona Supreme Court Facts: Robert Vande Krol, a firefighter employed by Superstition Fire & Medical District, filed a workers'...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

Mar 261 min read

City of Phoenix v. Tyken Solie - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - March 11, 2025

Facts: Tyken Solie, a patrol officer for the City of Phoenix, experienced anxiety and difficulty sleeping after responding to a...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

Mar 181 min read

Amenya v. Mentor/AIU - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - March 11, 2025

Facts: Belinda Amenya, an assisted living caregiver, was attacked by a resident on January 1, 2023, resulting in injuries to her neck,...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

Mar 181 min read

Lawless v. Northern AZ Consolidated Fire Dist - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - March 4, 2025

Facts: Shawn Lawless, a firefighter and paramedic, filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits for a mental stress injury, citing...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

Mar 42 min read

Bowser v. Pulice/Argonaut - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - March 4, 2025

Facts: Roger Bowser, a foreman, sustained a facial injury in 2002 while working, resulting in dental damage and temporomandibular...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

Mar 41 min read

J-King Excavating v. Conley - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - February 27, 2025

Facts: Amber Conley was hired by Bob Michael Ellis, the sole owner of J-King Excavation, LLC, in May 2022 to be a ground worker. Conley...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

Feb 282 min read

Bunn v. UPS/LM - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - February 25, 2025

Facts: Brenda Bunn, a loader for UPS, was injured on April 7, 2023, when a heavy box pinned her shoulder. She continued to work but...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

Feb 251 min read

Gurashi v. Intermountain/Zurich - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - February 4, 2025

Facts Maki Gurashi, a forklift operator for Ascend Staffing Agency, injured his back and right leg on December 6, 2022, while stepping...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

Feb 51 min read

City of Tucson v. Industrial Commission of Arizona - Memo Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - January 27, 2025

Facts: Christopher Mercer, a paramedic with the Tucson Fire Department since 2008, began experiencing mental health issues in 2017,...

Christopher S. Norton, Esq.

Jan 302 min read

Do I have to answer Interrogatories from the insurance carrier?

What is a deposition in an Arizona Workers' Compensation case?

What is an Independent Medical Examination (IME) in Arizona Workers' Compensation?

What Happens if Your Employer Terminates You While on Arizona Workers' Compensation?

How to Reopen Your Arizona Workers' Compensation Case

Navigating Out-of-State Medical Treatment in Arizona Workers' Compensation

FAQ: What if I turn down light duty work with my employer or voluntarily resign while on Temporary Partial Disability (TPD)?

Lawless v. Northern Arizona Consolidated Fire District - Opinion - Arizona Court of Appeals - April 29, 2025

Arizona SB 1551 Signed into Law: Key Updates to Workers' Compensation ​

Pima County v. Industrial Commission of Arizona - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - April 14, 2025

Gabriel v. Industrial Commission of Arizona - Memo Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - Division 2 - April 2, 2025

Vande Krol v. Superstition/Benchmark - Opinion - Supreme Court of Arizona - March 26, 2025

City of Phoenix v. Tyken Solie - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - March 11, 2025

Amenya v. Mentor/AIU - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - March 11, 2025

Lawless v. Northern AZ Consolidated Fire Dist - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - March 4, 2025

Bowser v. Pulice/Argonaut - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - March 4, 2025

J-King Excavating v. Conley - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - February 27, 2025

Bunn v. UPS/LM - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - February 25, 2025

Gurashi v. Intermountain/Zurich - Memorandum Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - February 4, 2025

City of Tucson v. Industrial Commission of Arizona - Memo Decision - Arizona Court of Appeals - January 27, 2025

Do I have to answer Interrogatories from the insurance carrier?

What is a deposition in an Arizona Workers' Compensation case?

What is an Independent Medical Examination (IME) in Arizona Workers' Compensation?

Arizona SB 1551 Signed into Law: Key Updates to Workers' Compensation