Were you injured in the workplace in Phoenix, AZ? Count on KRLG Injury Lawyers to help you recover the maximum compensation you deserve. Call (623) 303-5754 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Phoenix workplace accident lawyer today.
Our attorneys have over 43 years of combined experience in personal injury law. Since we opened our doors, we’ve recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. Call our law offices in Phoenix, Arizona, to schedule a free consultation today.
Why Choose KRLG Injury Lawyers to Help After a Workplace Accident in Phoenix?
Many workplace injury victims are unsure about their legal rights. You may know that you deserve workers’ compensation. Many people are confused and overwhelmed by the process. In reality, insurance companies often make things much more difficult than they should be.
Our personal injury lawyers are ready to handle any challenge that you’re facing. We’re dedicated to helping our injured clients receive the maximum compensation possible so that they can move on with their lives.
Our team at KRLG Injury Lawyers has been recognized by Forbes Advisor, Attorney-at-Law magazine, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers for our efforts.
When you hire our Phoenix personal injury attorneys, you’ll have an entire team dedicated to your case. We’re respected by our peers and our satisfied clients. The insurance companies will know that you won’t settle for less than you deserve with us on your team.
It’s never too early to get started fighting for the money you deserve, so call our law firm for a free case evaluation today with a Phoenix workplace accident attorney.
What Is My Phoenix Workplace Accident Case Worth?
The value of your workers’ compensation claim depends on a number of different factors, including:
- The number of days you’re forced to miss work
- The nature of your disability
- Your pre-disability earning capacity
- Whether your earning abilities remain reduced even after reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI)
The identity of the responsible party will also play a role. Workers’ compensation benefits in Arizona are limited to avoid ⅔ of your pre-disability earnings. Workers’ compensation benefits are also capped by state law. It’s possible that you could receive less if your earnings were on the higher end prior to the accident.
If you can file a personal injury lawsuit, you’re entitled to pursue compensation for any loss you’ve suffered–financial and personal.
What Compensation Is Available to Workplace Accident Victims in Phoenix?
Employers in Arizona are legally required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Filing a workers’ compensation claim is the first step for injured employees in Arizona.
What Workers’ Compensation Benefits Can I Receive in Arizona?
Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to offset some of the financial losses associated with an injury.
Workers’ compensation benefits include:
- Medical expenses, including ER visits, hospitalization, doctor’s visits, medications, follow-up treatment, and any other medical costs associated with the injury
- Disability benefits to replace part of your lost wages during recovery
Disability benefits vary depending on the nature and extent of your injuries. You’re entitled to wage replacement benefits if you must miss work for at least 14 days. Temporary disability benefits are paid until you’re able to return to work at full capacity.
If you can return to work with restrictions, you may continue to receive a weekly workers’ compensation check. Assuming your earnings are reduced due to the restrictions, you’re entitled to 66 2/3% of the difference between your post-disability wages and your average monthly wage before the disability.
Permanent Disability Benefits in Arizona
Permanent disability benefits may also be available once you reach MMI.
The amount of your permanent disability benefits depends on:
- The reduction in your earnings after you’ve reached MMI
- The nature of your injury
- Your pre-disability work history and earning capacity
You’re entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if you were injured on the job, the injury reduced your earning abilities and you were employed by an Arizona employer.
What Damages Can I Pursue By Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Arizona?
Most injured employees are limited to workers’ compensation. You’re prohibited from suing your employer if you were injured on the job in Arizona.
You could remain entitled to file a lawsuit if someone other than your employer caused your injuries. For example, if you were injured in a car crash while on the job, you retain the right to hold the at-fault driver accountable.
In personal injury cases, both economic damages and non-economic damages are available.
What Are Common Examples of Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
Examples of the types of damages you may be entitled to receive include:
- All medical expenses
- 100% of your lost wages
- Reduction in your earning capacity
- Rehabilitation
- Home health care
- Personal care assistance
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Inconvenience
- PTSD
- Diminished quality of life
- Physical disfigurement and scarring
- Loss of consortium
Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Phoenix workplace accident attorneys after an injury on the job. We have the resources to help you pursue the full compensation you deserve for your injuries. Contact us today to schedule a free case review to explore your legal options.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Workplace Accident Lawyer in Phoenix?
Most personal injury law firms in Arizona work on a contingency fee basis. You can hire KRLG Injury Lawyers without any upfront expenses. Instead, we deduct our attorneys’ fees from your compensation award. We take a set percentage so that you don’t have to worry about covering attorneys’ fees if we’re unable to recover compensation in your case.
Can I Recover Damages if I’m Being Blamed for a Workplace Accident in Arizona?
Arizona’s comparative negligence law does not impact the value of your workers’ compensation claim. With very limited exceptions, you’re entitled to the full value of your workers’ compensation check even if you were partly responsible for your injuries.
Shared fault can impact the value of your damages in a personal injury case. Under Arizona law, your damages will be reduced in proportion to your share of fault. You only lose your right to damages if you were 100% responsible for your injuries.
Our Attorneys in Phoenix Will Fight to Recover Compensation for All of Your Workplace Accident Injuries
Our lawyers represent clients who have suffered all types of injuries, including:
- Broken bones
- Back injuries
- Concussions
- Nerve damage
- Joint injuries
- Soft tissue damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head and neck injuries
- Whiplash injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Burns
- Amputations
- Paralysis
- Catastrophic injuries
Our wrongful death lawyers in Phoenix also handle fatal accident cases. If you lost a loved one in a deadly workplace accident, call our lawyers today for help getting fair compensation.
Our Team Handles All Types of Workplace Accident Claims in Phoenix
We’re prepared to handle any type of work-related accident claim, including cases involving:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Falls from heights, including ladders, cranes, roofs, scaffolding
- Electrocutions
- Electric shock
- Accidents where a worker is caught between or struck by objects
- Heavy equipment accidents
- Accidents involving drills, torches, and other work tools
- Construction accidents
- Warehouse and factory accidents
- Industrial accidents
- Exposure to toxic substances
- Fires
- Explosions
- Repetitive motions
- Workplace violence
Any workplace injury has the potential to derail your life. Whether you were injured in a downtown office building or a dangerous construction site, it’s important to understand your legal rights.
What Causes Most Workplace Accidents in Phoenix?
Workplace accidents occur for a variety of reasons, including:
- Dangerous property conditions, due to a failure to maintain the workplace in a safe condition
- Defective work equipment, machinery, or tools
- Inadequate security
- Failure to communicate
- Ignoring state or federal safety regulations
- Failure to properly train and supervise employees
General negligence is the root cause of most workplace accidents.
How Do I Prove I Deserve Compensation After a Workplace Accident in Arizona?
You don’t have to establish fault to receive workers’ compensation benefits in Arizona.
In a personal injury case, you’ll likely be required to prove negligence. Negligence is a failure to exercise a reasonable amount of caution under the circumstances.
How Much Time Do I Have to File a Claim for Compensation After a Workplace Accident in Arizona?
Different deadlines apply depending on how you’re pursuing compensation. You have only one year to file a formal workers’ compensation claim in Arizona. That said, you should notify your employer as quickly as possible after the accident. You could jeopardize your right to workers’ comp if you wait too long.
Under Arizona law, you have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. The two-year clock starts to run on the date of your workplace injury.
How Common Are Workplace Accidents in Arizona?
Private employers in Arizona reported 55,900 non-fatal workplace injuries to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in a single recent year. Unfortunately, 103 Arizona workers died in fatal workplace accidents that year.
Contact Our Phoenix Workplace Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation
The time after a work-related accident can be extremely overwhelming. If you’re facing an uncertain future, call an experienced Phoenix workplace accident attorney today. At KRLG Injury Lawyers, your consultation is always free, and there’s never any obligation to take legal action.