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Work injuries can range from minor to catastrophic, including death. When injured on the job, Arizona generally prohibits you from suing your employer and requires you to pursue workers’ compensation as your exclusive remedy. However, there are exceptions to this prohibition, like if your employer was grossly negligent, uninsured, or your injuries were caused by someone other than your employer or co-worker.
When the negligent party is not your employer or fellow employee, you have the right to sue the at-fault party for your injuries and damages.
Call (602) 258-0646 to find out whether you are limited to a workers’ compensation claim or if you can sue for full compensation.
Your first option is to open a workers’ compensation claim. Under Arizona law, most employers with at least 1 full- or part-time employee must carry workers’ compensation insurance, which provides benefits for medical expenses and lost wages. In many cases, that is the only compensation you need.
When your injuries are caused by someone other than your employer or co-worker, you can pursue full compensation under Arizona’s personal injury laws. A Phoenix work injury lawyer can help you present a claim for your medical expenses and lost wages, as well as pain, suffering, disfigurement, anxiety, loss of enjoyment of life, and more.
Due to the complexities of a workplace injury, you should speak with a Phoenix Work Injury Lawyer. Contact us for a free consultation.
The typical claims our Phoenix work injury lawyer sees are against non-employers and non-co-workers like:
There are many other situations where you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim while also pursuing your workers’ compensation remedies. Contact our Phoenix work injury lawyer to see if your situation allows you to pursue a separate claim.
Remember, pain and suffering are not compensable in a workers’ compensation claim. However, you can be compensated for your pain and suffering in a separate personal injury claim.
There are also a few situations where you can sue your employer, or co-worker, for pain and suffering and other damages. The three most common exceptions are:
The amount of compensation available to you depends largely on the circumstances of your case, such as the severity of your injury, lost wages, and liable party. In Arizona, workers’ compensation provides the following benefits:
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, please fill out the form below for your free consultation or call us at (602) 258-0646
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