What is Workers’ Compensation?

Workers' Compensation is a “no-fault” system in which the injured worker receives medical and compensation benefits no matter who caused the job-related accident. Lawsuits against the employer, except under very limited circumstances, are not permitted.

If the injury or illness is job related, the injured worker receives medical benefits and, if eligible, temporary compensation. In some cases, the injured worker may also receive permanent compensation and “job retraining.”

The Industrial Commission of Arizona and the insurance carrier are not identical. The Industrial Commission is a state agency that is responsible for deciding disputes and monitoring the activities of the State Compensation Fund, private carriers and self-insured employers, referred to as insurance companies. The Industrial Commission of Arizona has produced a video containing valuable information to help you understand the worker's compensation process. Check the website below to view the free informational videos.

http://www.ica.state.az.us/ALJ/ALJ_main.aspx

You cannot sue your employer, but if anyone other than your employer and/or co-worker is partly or wholly at fault for your injury you may have a 3rd party claim against that person or company.

If you are injured at work, see our What To Do page for a checklist of actions you can take to protect yourself and your potential case.

Snow & Carpio, PLC is a leading Arizona law firm dedicated exclusively to handling Workers' Compensation cases in Phoenix, Glendale, Tempe, Mesa, Goodyear, Avondale, Litchfield Park, Buckeye, Peoria, Surprise, and cities throughout Arizona. We have represented thousands of injured Arizona workers before the Industrial Commission of Arizona and Arizona Court of Appeals.

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