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Archive: August 2019

Healthcare: a Growing Industry That Poses Hazards to Its Nurses

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the healthcare industry continues to grow and employs around 18 million workers. While hospitals serve the noble purpose of providing aid to the sick and injured, they also create hazards…

How Costly is a Crush Injury?

Arizona construction workers like you put yourself at risk every day due to the nature of the work you do. One big possible risk you may face are crush injuries. These injuries can have a profound impact on your health,…

Understanding and Preventing Overexertion

Overexertion refers to injuries of soft tissues that result from pushing the body past its limits. This may happen acutely, as when a laborer in Arizona attempts to lift a load that is too heavy and pulls a muscle. It…

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We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting. Check back later…

Types of Workers' Compensation Benefits

Most people who are employed in Arizona are covered by a special type of insurance in the event that they ever become injured or ill due to an event or environment related to their jobs. Not everyone, however, really understands…

What You Can Do to Prevent Heatstroke at Work

People who perform outdoor jobs in Arizona and similarly hot climates are at increased risk for heat-related illnesses such as heatstroke. As we at the Matt Fendon Law Group have observed in the past, there are currently no federal guidelines in place…