Arizona law guide
Hurt at Work in Arizona? Here's How the System Works
Report right away, file with the Industrial Commission within one year, and know that heat illness on the job is a work injury.
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Report right away; file within one year
Arizona requires you to report a work injury to your employer right away, and a claim generally must be filed with the Industrial Commission of Arizona within one year (A.R.S. § 23-1061). Once filed, the insurer has 21 days to accept or deny.
Claims run through the ICA, not county court
Arizona workers' comp claims run through the Industrial Commission of Arizona. The system is generally no-fault: benefits can cover medical treatment, part of your lost wages, and permanent impairment benefits for lasting damage.
Denied? Request a hearing — fast
Arizona denials are protested by requesting a hearing with the Industrial Commission, and the window is strict. Many denials are challenged successfully. A participating Arizona law firm can review a denial for free, starting from the denied claims hub.
Heat illness on the job is a work injury
Nowhere does workplace heat hit harder than Arizona. Heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and the organ damage that can follow are compensable work injuries when they arise from the job — for construction crews, warehouse workers, landscapers, and delivery drivers alike. Start at the heat illness hub or the Arizona workers' comp hub.
Arizona law FAQ
Common questions
How long do I have to file a workers' comp claim in Arizona?
Report the injury to your employer right away, and file a claim with the Industrial Commission of Arizona within one year. This is general information, not legal advice; a participating Arizona law firm can explain the deadlines that apply to you.
Is heat stroke at work covered by workers' comp?
Generally yes — heat illness that arises out of the job is a compensable work injury in Arizona, including the hospital care and lost wages that follow. A participating Arizona law firm can review your situation.
Is this legal advice?
No. AZ Legal Help is a legal advertising and lead-generation website, not a law firm. This guide is general information; a participating Arizona law firm can review your specific situation for free.
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