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Archive: March 2016
What Prior Injuries Are Presumed To Affect My Earning Capacity?
In Arizona, if you have a compensable industrial injury case, and end up with a permanent impairment on that case, you may entitled to lifetime benefits depending on pre‑existing impairment. For example, if prior to your Arizona work comp claim,…
Can I Settle My Arizona Scheduled Disability Award?
The answer to this question is “yes”. There is a provision in the Arizona workers’ compensation laws that says an injured worker can petition the Industrial Commission of Arizona to settle a permanent disability award that is being paid on…
Can I Receive Unemployment Benefits and Workers’ Compensation In Arizona?

If you have an accepted workers’ compensation case in Phoenix, and you are on a light duty status per your employer, you can file for unemployment benefits if you were terminated from your employment. However, keep in mind, any benefits…