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25+ Years of Experience
99% Win Rate
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25+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

When you hire us, you're adding unmatched experience to your team, ensuring you get the best possible outcome.

99% WIN RATE

Our firm maintains an impressive 99% win rate, even while accepting difficult cases other law firms have turned away.

NO UPFRONT FEES

We are not afraid of trial, and insurance companies know this. If it’s in your best interest, we are always trial ready.

This was the 1st time I've used Zanes Law. It was a fantastic experience for having to go through a situation most would rather not. The attorney and staff were always available to answer my questions and explained things clearly and were obviously 100% in my corner. My attorney, Jim, was very genuine and made me immediately comfortable when I came in to speak with him about my case. Every case manager I dealt with was patient and helpful. I would definitely return to Zanes should the time ever come again that I need a personal injury firm.

Kelly Kay

Personal Injury

Hello! As client of Zane law I was recently involved in accident last September and my recovery is still healing but Zane law checked on me and made sure everything was going smoothly and made sure I was on the right step every single time. I definitely would used them again ! They have helped my recovery so much and being a mom of 6 it has made my days a little more better/easier! From chiropractor to message therapist and making sure I had that extra help like trauma counseling to get through my days! I thank you so much Rachel and Annabelle!

Monique Cota

car accident

Zanes Law was a terrific legal experience. I first went to a law firm that only wanted me to go to physical therapy and pad the bill, so they could utilize my insurance policy to its capacity. Once I went to Zanes, they were honest, professional and prompt with calls almost once a week. Sometimes I got a call just because we did not have contact for close to two weeks. Some calls were to just ask how I was doing. I also received more money than originally discussed. Great job Zanes Law!!!!! If need be I will use their services again. THANKS

James Doligale

Personal Injury

Zanes Law was a terrific legal experience. I first went to a law firm that only wanted me to go to physical therapy and pad the bill, so they could utilize my insurance policy to its capacity. Once I went to Zanes, they were honest, professional and prompt with calls almost once a week. Sometimes I got a call just because we did not have contact for close to two weeks. Some calls were to just ask how I was doing. I also received more money than originally discussed. Great job Zanes Law!!!!! If need be I will use their services again. THANKS

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Personal Injury

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The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Process

The insurance company may deny your initial claim. Your claim may be missing some information, or the company may have additional questions to ask. When that happens, you are better off not leaving anything to chance. There are strict timelines to appeal and a process that you must follow. Any mistakes could mean the end of your quest to receive benefits.

A conversation with the insurance company can work out some denials. The company will give a reason why it denied your claim, which may reveal it to be the result of a misunderstanding. Other denials could be the result of an issue that simply cannot be worked out through a conversation.

Here is what you need to know about the Arizona appeals process:

  • Once an insurance company denies your claim, you have 90 days to request a hearing from the Industrial Commission of Arizona, a strict deadline that you do not want to miss. In the meantime, there is nothing to stop your lawyer from speaking with the insurance company in an attempt to resolve your claim.
  • The parties can exchange information through discovery. You may obtain additional evidence from your employer that could help with your case.
  • Each side will present the evidence that they plan to use at a hearing in advance, including things such as medical records, witness statements, and photographs.
  • An administrative law judge will conduct a hearing, a court-like proceeding where you will testify, and both your lawyer and the insurance company’s attorney will question you. The ALJ will issue a decision within 60 days based on the record and testimony. If you are successful, benefits will be retroactive.
  • If you do not win at your hearing, you have the right to ask the ALJ to reconsider their decision in case they made a mistake. You would need to take this step, even though it is rare for an ALJ to acknowledge their own errors.
  • Finally, you could file an appeal with the Arizona Court of Appeals within 30 days of receiving the review decision.

Insurance companies may not benefit when they deny your claim and lose in the appeals process. It often costs them a lot more money because claimants could receive even more than the average claimant when their denial converts to benefits.

What Else You Can Challenge in an Appeal

Not only can you contest a denial of benefits, but you could also challenge the calculation of your benefits. The insurance company calculates benefits according to a formula, and sometimes, they get it wrong.

In addition, you may have a dispute about whether you can work again. The insurance company may argue that you can work or retrain for employment in another field. In other words, establishing eligibility for benefits is far from the end of the story.

Can You Sue Someone in a Personal Injury Claim for a Workplace Injury?

Many workers ask whether they must file a workers’ compensation claim. In fact, they may end up financially better off when they file a personal injury lawsuit instead of a workers’ comp claim. Financially, they could recover fully for lost wages as opposed to a percentage, and they could receive payment for things such as pain and suffering. In Arizona, it is very difficult to step outside the workers’ compensation system when dealing with your employer. The purpose of the law is to encourage all employers to have this coverage so it protects them from negligence claims.

There are very limited exceptions to this doctrine. In Arizona, the only way that an injured employee can sue the employer is for willful misconduct with the direct aim of harming the employee. Otherwise, their only option is a workers’ compensation claim.

This is not to say that injured employees cannot sue third parties. While they cannot sue their fellow employees directly, they can file a lawsuit against another company or person that was responsible for their injury.

For example:

  • A third-party contractor at your job site (and not your employer) is responsible for your injuries.
  • You are a delivery person, and you are injured on someone else’s property while making a delivery.
  • You suffer an injury due to defective work equipment and want to file a product liability claim against the company that made the product.

You should have an attorney who could quickly get to the bottom of your case and figure out the best course of action. At Zanes Law, we have experience in both workers’ compensation and personal injury law, so we understand how the two work together and whether you have a possible lawsuit. Either way, we will work to fight for your legal rights and advise you of all your options.

How Attorneys Help Your Tucson Workers’ Compensation Claim

There are many reasons why you would need a workers’ compensation lawyer.

An attorney can help you by:

  • Negotiating a settlement with the insurance company.
  • Communicating with the insurance company on your behalf if there are any issues with your claim.
  • Representing you at all phases of the appeal, including arguing your case in front of the judge.
  • Calculating your benefits correctly.
  • Helping with your claim and ensuring that everything is done correctly.
  • Educating you on the process and helping you keep track of all deadlines.

You Can Afford to Hire a Tucson Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Doug Zanes

Doug Zanes, Tucson Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

You may be wondering how much the services of an attorney would cost you. Zanes Law Injury Lawyers represent you on a contingency basis, meaning that we do not receive any payment upfront. Injured workers usually do not have the money to pay a lawyer’s hourly fees, and our compensation reflects that. We only receive payment if you win. Therefore, you do not need to worry about writing us a check out of your pocket with money that you do not have. However, if you are having difficulty with your claim, not calling a lawyer very risky.

The one thing that you often do not have in a workers’ compensation case is time. There are tight deadlines, and you need the money, so you are better off getting legal help at the first possible moment that you realize it may be necessary.

Contact Zanes Law Injury Lawyers today at (520) 777-7777 for your free case evaluation.


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4580 E Grant Rd #101
Tucson, AZ 85712
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