Find a workers comp lawyer in Mesa: how to file and what to do first

Last checked November 8, 2026

A Mesa work injury claim goes to the Industrial Commission of Arizona in Phoenix, (602) 542-4661.1 Tell your employer right away.2 You must file in writing within one year, with limited exceptions.3 The commission charges no fee.4 If someone outside your job hurt you, you may also have a separate claim.5

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How do I file a workers comp claim in Mesa?

  1. Tell your supervisor about the injury today, in writing if you can. Waiting can cost you your benefits.2
  2. See a doctor. You can make a claim by signing a Worker's and Physician's Report of Injury at the doctor's office.6
  3. Or fill out the Worker's Report of Injury form yourself and file it with the commission. It is also posted in Spanish as form 407.7
  4. Make sure the form names your employer at the time and the location of the accident. Leaving those out can delay it.
  5. Keep a copy of everything, and write down when you sent it.

The Claims Division is at 800 W Washington St in Phoenix, (602) 542-4661. Fax is (602) 542-3373.1 Do not email your Social Security number to the commission. Its own page warns that email is not secure.8

Do I have to pay to file a workers comp claim in Arizona?

No. The commission does not charge a fee to process a workplace injury claim.4 Its website warns of scammers who ask for money to file for you. If a stranger calls offering to process your claim for a fee, hang up and call the Claims Division yourself.

Who are Mesa's big employers, and does it change my claim?

City data lists Mesa Public Schools at 7,829 Mesa-based workers, Banner Health at 6,468, the City of Mesa at 5,250 and Boeing at 4,600.9 A large employer often has its own claims process or a self-insured program. You still have the same duty to tell them, and the same one-year limit to file with the commission.3

Hospital aides who lift patients, school staff on wet floors and factory workers with strain injuries are all covered by the same system. If your injury built up over time, note when you first knew it was tied to your job. The commission says the time begins when the injury becomes manifest or when you should have known about it.10

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

Usually not. Workers' comp is generally your only claim against your employer or a coworker, unless their willful misconduct caused the injury.11 The exception that matters most is an employer with no insurance. An employer who skips required workers' comp coverage loses that protection and can be sued in regular court.12 The commission's Special Fund is at 602-542-3294.13 Ask the Claims Division how a claim works when an employer has no coverage.

What if I got hurt on a construction site or driving for work in Mesa?

Then more than one claim may exist. If someone outside your job caused the injury, such as another driver or a different contractor on the site, you can also bring a claim against that person.5 Move quickly. If you do not sue the outside person within one year, your claim is treated as handed over to the workers' comp insurer.14

For a crash on a work route, the police report comes from Mesa Police on city streets,15 and through BuyCrash with your DR number.1617 On US-60 it comes from DPS.18 A public works vehicle or city property may add the 180-day claim rule.19 A construction accident lawyer can sort out which companies were on the job and whose insurance applies.

What if my workers comp claim is denied in Mesa?

You can ask for a hearing. The commission's Administrative Law Judge office in Phoenix is at 602-542-5241.20 Do not ignore a denial letter. It may set a short time limit for you to respond, so read every page and call right away. This is the point where many people decide to talk to a workers compensation lawyer.

What about heat illness on the job in Mesa?

Arizona's job safety agency, ADOSH, handles workplace hazard complaints at (602) 542-5795 or toll free at (855) 268-5251.21 The commission says worksites with high air temperatures and strenuous activity have a high potential for heat-related illness.22

Maricopa County's heat report listed 39 heat-related deaths with Mesa as the injury city in 2025.23 That number covers everyone, not only workers, and we could not find a Mesa count of workplace heat injuries. If you got sick at work in the heat, tell your employer and your doctor that the heat caused it.

Where can I get care and records after a work injury in Mesa?

For serious injuries, Banner Desert on South Dobson Road is Level I.24 Ask your employer or insurer about the claim number and give it to every provider. You can request Banner records through MRO Patient Central.25

What should I ask a workers comp lawyer in Mesa?

  • Is my claim filed correctly, and has the one-year deadline been met?
  • Was an outside company or driver also at fault?
  • What are my options if the doctor says I can go back too soon?
  • How does your fee work, and who approves it?

Questions

Where do I file a workers comp claim if I work in Mesa?

With the Industrial Commission of Arizona, 800 W Washington St, Phoenix, (602) 542-4661.1

How long do I have to file?

One year in writing, with limited exceptions.3

Is there a Spanish workers comp form?

Yes. The commission posts form 407 in Spanish.7

What if another driver hit me while I was working?

You may have a claim against that driver as well as workers' comp.5 Do not wait: the one-year rule can apply.14

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Sources

  1. 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”
  2. 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.”
  3. 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.”
  4. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Injured Worker, checked 2026-11-08. “The Industrial Commission of Arizona does not charge a fee to process a workplace injury claim.”
  5. 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.”
  6. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Worker's Report of Injury Form, checked 2026-11-08. “by filling out and signing a Worker's and Physician's Report of Injury at the doctor’s office”
  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. “because neither the website nor email is secure”
  9. Select Mesa, City of Mesa Office of Economic Development, Major Employers, checked 2026-11-08. “| Mesa Public Schools | 7,829 | | Banner Health | 6,468 | | City of Mesa | 5,250 | | The Boeing Company | 4,600 |”
  10. 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”
  11. 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.”
  12. 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.”
  13. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Phone Directory, checked 2026-11-08. “| Special Fund | 602-542-3294 |”
  14. 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”
  15. Arizona DPS, Request Records, checked 2026-11-08. “If the report you are requesting was the result of a collision that occurred on a town, city or county road, contact the law enforcement agency in that jurisdiction.”
  16. Mesa Police, Criminal Justice Information Division, checked 2026-11-08. “Non-criminal accident reports are available online from February 24, 2009 to present.”
  17. Mesa Police, Criminal Justice Information Division, checked 2026-11-08. “Require a Mesa Police Department departmental report number (DR#), date of accident and a valid credit card”
  18. 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”
  19. City of Mesa, Claim Form (updated 08/03/2026), checked 2026-11-08. “shall file the claim with the Mesa City Clerk within 180 days after the claim accrues.”
  20. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Phone Directory, checked 2026-11-08. “| Administrative Law Judge (Hearings) | 602-542-5241 |”
  21. Industrial Commission of Arizona, ADOSH Complaints, checked 2026-11-08. “Phone: (602) 542-5795 Toll Free: (855) 268-5251”
  22. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Heat Illness Prevention, checked 2026-11-08. “have a high potential for causing heat-related illnesses.”
  23. maricopa.gov, checked 2026-11-08. “Mesa 39”
  24. Arizona DHS, State Designated Trauma Centers, checked 2026-11-08. “Banner Desert Medical Center 1400 South Dobson Rd., Meza, AZ 85202 06/10/24 06/10/27”
  25. Banner Health, Patient Medical Records, checked 2026-11-08. “you can request your medical records from any Banner Health hospital, provider office, or urgent care location.”

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