Workplace Accident Legal Rights

Summary

In Arizona, workers compensation laws cover workplace accidents regardless of fault, and its illegal to terminate an employee for filing a workers compensation claim. You may have a wrongful termination claim if you were fired due to the accident. Consult an employment law attorney for specific advice.

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I was in an auto accident in my work vehicle. There was no other vehicles involved. I lost control due to weather conditions. As a result I was fired. So now I'm injured and don't have a job.
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me the state where this happened? Laws regarding workplace injuries and wrongful termination vary by location.
Arizona
In Arizona:
- Workers' compensation laws cover workplace accidents, regardless of fault.
- It's illegal to terminate an employee for filing a workers' compensation claim.
- You may have a wrongful termination claim if fired because of this.
Please consult an employment law attorney for specific advice.