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<updated>2026-07-20T08:54:21+00:00</updated>
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<title>Lump sum commutation and Workers’ Compensation</title>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Before you can request a lump sum commutation of your workers’ compensation benefits, you are required to show that commuting your benefits is critical for your financial benefit or rehabilitation.]]></summary>
<updated>2021-04-13T18:22:38+00:00</updated>
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<title>7 Things you didn’t know about the Insurance Adjuster</title>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[After the accident, an insurance adjuster will ask you for a statement of the events.]]></summary>
<updated>2021-03-12T14:08:02+00:00</updated>
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<title>How WFH affect my Workers’ Compensation coverage?</title>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[When it comes to remote work, what happens if an employee suffers from an injury while working from home?]]></summary>
<updated>2021-02-17T20:50:59+00:00</updated>
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<title>Your Rights in case of Work-related Injuries in Arizona</title>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Under Arizona Workman’s Compensation law, the injured worker must file claims with the ICA within 1 year from the date of accident.]]></summary>
<updated>2021-01-12T20:20:49+00:00</updated>
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<title>Work Injury Risks during COVID Pandemic</title>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[In any situation, if your injury occurred while performing work or job-related activity, you may have a valid workers’ compensation claim, even if you have been working from home at your employer’s instructions.]]></summary>
<updated>2020-12-13T18:47:16+00:00</updated>
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<title>Will I lose my Workers’ Comp Benefits if I lose my job?</title>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[If you or a loved one was injured at work and was denied workers’ compensation benefits, you may be able to file an appeal with the help of an experienced work comp attorney.]]></summary>
<updated>2020-11-18T13:17:21+00:00</updated>
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<title>Work Comp for State and Federal Employees</title>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Each state offers work comp benefits to workers, including federal employees. The benefits may vary, depending on which state you are in.]]></summary>
<updated>2020-10-10T18:21:24+00:00</updated>
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<title>Types of Workplace Injuries and Your Rights</title>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[It is also important to know that Arizona law covers work injuries under “no-fault” provisions. What does this mean? “No-fault” provision means that in most cases, while the employee is eligible for workers’ comp benefits.]]></summary>
<updated>2020-09-14T16:02:45+00:00</updated>
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<title>What you should know before hiring a Workers’ Compensation Attorney</title>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Fortunately, workers’ compensation law allows workers to get benefits to cover wage loss and medical expenses. When injured on the job, a worker is entitled to workers’ compensation through their employer’s insurance.]]></summary>
<updated>2020-08-07T09:07:50+00:00</updated>
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<title>What should I know before Hiring a Work Comp Attorney?</title>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[Your workers’ compensation attorney can help you get what you deserve. Here are a few things you should know before you hire a workers’ compensation attorney.]]></summary>
<updated>2020-07-16T08:02:05+00:00</updated>
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<title>4 Tips for Going Back to Work after an Injury</title>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[If you return too soon, before you are fully ready, you risk re-injury which may cause even more harm than before.]]></summary>
<updated>2020-06-09T16:10:59+00:00</updated>
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<title>5 Answers to the Most Important Workers’ Comp Questions</title>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[If you or a loved one has suffered a workplace injury or illness, it can be scary if you don’t have proper understanding of the workers’ compensation law and guidance.]]></summary>
<updated>2020-05-06T10:58:53+00:00</updated>
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<title>Injuries that may NOT be covered in Workers’ Compensation</title>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[If your work comp claim has been denied, you should consult a work comp attorney to understand whether you can appeal the decision.]]></summary>
<updated>2020-04-08T12:02:59+00:00</updated>
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<title>What happens in a workers’ compensation hearing?</title>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[The injured worker must appear, in person, to the initial hearing. If you need an interpreter, you must request an interpreter with the ICA, in advance.]]></summary>
<updated>2019-12-18T14:25:46+00:00</updated>
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<title>3 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make while Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim</title>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[A significant number of workers file claims for workers’ compensation every year. But the process of filing the claim can be a challenging task for someone who has never done it before.]]></summary>
<updated>2018-07-11T08:49:35+00:00</updated>
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<title>Difference between OWCP Workers’ Compensation and OPM Federal Disability Retirement</title>
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<summary type="html"><![CDATA[People often become confused between OWCP Workers’ Compensation and OPM Federal Disability Retirement. These programs are not different and understanding these differences can help you determine which program is right for you.]]></summary>
<updated>2018-06-25T05:10:16+00:00</updated>
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