Find a work injury lawyer in Glendale, Arizona: workers' comp steps and deadlines

Last checked November 8, 2026

Hurt on the job in Glendale, Arizona? Tell your employer right away,1 then file a written claim with the Industrial Commission within one year.2 Its Phoenix office is (602) 542-4661.3 Filing is free.4 If your claim is denied, you have 90 days to protest.5

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Road map of Glendale, Arizona showing Loop 303, a stretch lined with distribution centers and warehouses for large employers
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How do I file a workers' comp claim in Glendale, AZ?

Glendale has no state workers' comp office of its own. The Commission lists offices in Phoenix and Tucson, so Glendale workers use the one in Phoenix at 800 W. Washington St.3

  1. Tell your supervisor the same day, and put it in writing. Waiting can cost you your benefits.1
  2. Get medical care and say clearly that you were hurt at work.
  3. File the Worker's Report of Injury, Form 407.6 The Commission has the same form in Spanish.7
  4. Send it by fax to (602) 542-3373 or by mail. The Commission says not to email private details like a Social Security number.8
  5. Save your confirmation, and watch the mail for a Notice of Claim Status.

Be careful of anyone who wants money to file your claim. The Commission does not charge for it, and it has warned about scammers.4

How long do I have to report a work injury in Arizona?

What must happenHow longWhy it matters
Tell your employerRight away1A late report can delay or cost benefits
Written claim with the CommissionWithin one year, with limited exceptions2The clock starts when the injury shows or you should reasonably know of it9
Protest a denied claim90 days from the notice5Miss it and the denial can become final
Sue an outside partyWithin one year or the claim passes to the comp insurer10This one surprises people

A slow injury, like damage to a back or wrist from repeated work, is the hard case. The date you knew or should have known is what counts,9 so write down when a doctor first linked it to your job.

What does workers' comp pay in Arizona?

The Commission calls it a no-fault system. You receive medical and wage benefits no matter who caused the accident.11 The handbook says wage benefits are paid at 66⅔% of your average monthly wage, up to a limit set by law.12 You cannot usually sue your employer or a coworker in exchange, unless their willful misconduct caused the injury.13

If you think your paycheck was figured wrong, ask how your average monthly wage was calculated. Overtime and second jobs can change the number, and errors are easier to fix early.

My work injury claim was denied in Glendale. What now?

You will get a Notice of Claim Status, and you have 90 days to protest it. You can ask for a hearing by letter or on the Commission's request form.5 Do not ignore the letter because you plan to call someone later.

The Commission's Ombudsman, (602) 542-3397, can explain how the system works but cannot give legal advice.14 Attorneys for injured workers usually receive 25% of monthly benefits if they win, and no fee if they do not, according to the Commission's handbook.15 Ask for that in writing.

Can I sue someone besides my employer after a work injury in Glendale?

Often, yes. If someone outside your job caused your injury, you can also bring a claim against that person.16 Think of a delivery driver hit on Loop 101 or a roofer hurt because another company left a hole uncovered. Reports for those freeway crashes come from DPS.17

Move quickly. If you do not sue the outside party within one year, your claim is treated as handed over to the comp insurer.10 That is shorter than the usual two years for injuries.18

Loop 303 is a good example of where this comes up. Amazon, UPS, Chewy and others have built or are investing along its Glendale stretch.19 A single warehouse can have a staffing agency, a building owner, a forklift maker and a trucking company all in the mix. We could not find work injury numbers for Glendale alone.

What if my Glendale employer has no workers' comp?

An employer who skips required coverage loses its protection and can be sued in regular court.20 The Commission's Claims Division has a Workers' Compensation Coverage Verification tool and a page on uninsured employers.21 Being paid in cash does not by itself mean you have no rights, so ask.

I work for the City of Glendale. Is that different?

You should still tell your supervisor right away and file on time.2 Questions about the city's process go to Human Resources and Risk Management at 623-930-2270.22 If a city vehicle or property hurt you and you do not work for the city, that is a different kind of claim, and it has a 180-day notice deadline.23

Who do I tell about an unsafe workplace in Glendale?

Arizona's workplace safety division, ADOSH, is at (602) 542-5795.24 A safety complaint is not a comp claim, so you may need to do both. If a worker died, the family uses the Dependent Benefits Claim Form, Form 120,25 and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner reviews non-natural deaths, including those believed tied to work.26

For records, Banner handles requests through MRO Patient Central for any of its hospitals or urgent care sites.27 Dignity Health needs a signed release.28

When do I need a work injury lawyer in Glendale?

  • Your claim was denied, or benefits were cut off.
  • Someone other than your employer may be at fault.
  • Your employer says you do not work for them or that you are a contractor.
  • You have a lasting injury and cannot go back to the same job.
  • You were hurt driving for work, and two insurance companies are involved.

Questions

How long do I have to file workers' comp in Arizona?

Within one year, with limited exceptions.2 The clock starts when the injury shows or you should reasonably know of it.9

Where is the workers' comp office near Glendale, AZ?

The Industrial Commission's Phoenix office, 800 W. Washington St., (602) 542-4661.3

Can I sue my employer for a work injury in Arizona?

Usually not, unless willful misconduct caused it13 or your employer had no required coverage.20

Does it cost anything to file a claim?

No. The Commission does not charge to process a claim.4

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  1. A.R.S. § 23-908(E)-(F), checked 2026-11-08. “the employee shall forthwith report the accident and the injury resulting from the accident to the employer [...] no compensation shall be paid for the injury claimed to have resulted from the accident.”
  2. A.R.S. § 23-1061(A), checked 2026-11-08. “no claim for compensation shall be valid or enforceable unless the claim is filed with the commission by the employee, or if resulting in death by the parties entitled to compensation, or someone on their behalf, in writing within one year after the injury occurred or the right thereto accrued.”
  3. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Worker's Report of Injury, checked 2026-11-08. “Phoenix: 800 W Washington St, Phoenix AZ 85007 - Phone: (602) 542-4661”
  4. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Injured Worker, checked 2026-11-08. “does not charge a fee to process a workplace injury claim”
  5. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Workers' Compensation Handbook (2020), checked 2026-11-08. “have ninety (90) days to protest the notice.”
  6. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Injured Worker, checked 2026-11-08. “Worker's Report of Injury Form - 407”
  7. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Injured Worker, checked 2026-11-08. “Formulario de informe de lesión del trabajador - 407”
  8. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Worker's Report of Injury, checked 2026-11-08. “FAX such materials to the FAX number below or mail paper copies to a mailing address below.”
  9. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Worker's Report of Injury, checked 2026-11-08. “The time for filing a compensation claim begins to run when the injury becomes manifest”
  10. A.R.S. § 23-1023(B), checked 2026-11-08. “do not pursue a remedy pursuant to this section against the other person by instituting an action within one year after the cause of action accrues [...] the claim against the other person is deemed assigned to the insurance carrier or self-insured employer”
  11. Industrial Commission of Arizona, General Information, checked 2026-11-08. “you receive medical and compensation benefits no matter who caused the job-related accident.”
  12. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Workers' Compensation Handbook (2020), checked 2026-11-08. “Compensation is paid at 66⅔% of your established average monthly wage.”
  13. A.R.S. § 23-1022(A), checked 2026-11-08. “The right to recover compensation pursuant to this chapter for injuries sustained by an employee or for the death of an employee is the exclusive remedy against the employer or any co-employee acting in the scope of his employment [...] the injured employee may either claim compensation or maintain an action at law for damages against the person or entity alleged to have engaged in the wilful misconduct.”
  14. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Workers' Compensation Handbook (2020), checked 2026-11-08. “Ombudsman 602-542-3397”
  15. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Workers' Compensation Handbook (2020), checked 2026-11-08. “will receive an agreed upon percentage, usually 25%, of your monthly benefits if they are successful.”
  16. A.R.S. § 23-1023(A), checked 2026-11-08. “by the negligence or wrong of another person not in the same employ, the injured employee, or in event of death the injured employee's dependents, may pursue the injured person's remedy against the other person.”
  17. Arizona DPS, Request Records, checked 2026-11-08. “maintains records for collisions (accidents) that were investigated by DPS Troopers occurring on an Interstate or State Highway”
  18. A.R.S. § 12-542, checked 2026-11-08. “within two years after the cause of action accrues”
  19. Maricopa Association of Governments, Loop 303 Corridor, checked 2026-11-08. “Large companies like Amazon, REI, UPS, Chewy, and Puma have all built or are investing heavily in the stretch of Loop 303 running through Goodyear, Litchfield Park, and Glendale.”
  20. A.R.S. § 23-907(A), checked 2026-11-08. “Employers who are subject to and who fail to comply with section 23-961 or 23-962 shall not be entitled to the benefits of this chapter during the period of noncompliance, but shall be liable in an action under any other applicable law of the state.”
  21. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Claims Division, checked 2026-11-08. “Workers' Compensation Coverage Verification”
  22. City of Glendale, Human Resources and Risk Management, checked 2026-11-08. “P:623-930-2270”
  23. Arizona Revised Statutes 12-821.01, checked 2026-11-08. “within one hundred eighty days after the cause of action accrues”
  24. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Workers' Compensation Handbook (2020), checked 2026-11-08. “ADOSH – Arizona Department of Occupational Safety & Health 602-542-5795”
  25. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Injured Worker, checked 2026-11-08. “Dependent Benefits Claim Form - 120”
  26. Maricopa County Medical Examiner, FAQ, checked 2026-11-08. “including death from an accident believed to be related to the deceased person’s occupation or employment.”
  27. Banner Health, Medical Records, checked 2026-11-08. “you can request your medical records from any Banner Health hospital, provider office, or urgent care location.”
  28. Dignity Health Arizona, Medical Records, checked 2026-11-08. “To request your records, complete an authorization for the release of health information form.”

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