Find a work injury lawyer in Scottsdale: filing a workers' comp claim and what comes next

Last checked November 8, 2026

Hurt on the job in Scottsdale? Tell your employer right away,1 then file a written claim with the Industrial Commission of Arizona within one year.2 Its Phoenix office is at 800 W. Washington St., (602) 542-4661.3 There is no fee to file.4 If someone outside your job caused it, you may also have a separate claim.5

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Road map of north Scottsdale showing Scottsdale Airport and the surrounding Airpark, an area the city says has over 59,000 employees
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How do I file a workers' comp claim in Scottsdale?

  1. Tell your supervisor about the injury right away. Waiting can cost you benefits.1
  2. See a doctor and say the injury happened at work.
  3. File the Worker's Report of Injury, Form 407. A Spanish version is available.6
  4. Send it to the Commission by fax at (602) 542-3373 or by mail. Do not send Social Security numbers or private details by email.7
  5. Keep a copy and write down every date.

The Commission does not charge to process a claim, and it warns about scammers who ask for money.4 If someone asks you to pay to file your claim, walk away.

How long do I have to report a job injury in Scottsdale?

The state deadline is one year, and the claim has to be in writing.2 The time starts when the injury shows up or when you should reasonably know you have a work injury.2 That helps people with slow-building problems like a bad back or a repetitive strain injury, but it is not a reason to wait.

Your employer deadline is much shorter, because the law says to report right away.1 Text your boss if you cannot reach them, so there is a record with a date on it.

What kinds of work injuries happen in Scottsdale?

Scottsdale's working life is spread out. The city says the Airpark area around Scottsdale Airport is home to over 85 major companies and nearly 3,233 small and medium-sized businesses, with over 59,000 employees.8 We could not find a count of work injuries for Scottsdale alone, so we can only point to where people work and what can go wrong there.

Heat is a real risk for anyone working outside here. The county's 2025 heat report lists 9 heat-related deaths with Scottsdale as the injury city.9 That number covers everyone and does not separate workers. If you got sick working in the heat, tell your employer and your doctor it happened on the job.

Road work and driving jobs also count. ADOT finished its Loop 101 widening between Princess Drive/Pima Road and Shea in early 2026, with crews still on striping through October.10 A delivery driver or crew member hurt by a passing car has two tracks: workers' comp and a claim against that driver.

Can I sue my employer for a Scottsdale job injury?

SituationWhat the law says
Regular job accidentComp is usually your only claim against your employer or a coworker11
Someone outside the job caused itYou can also claim against that person5
You do not sue that outside person within one yearThe claim is treated as handed over to the comp insurer12
Your employer skipped required comp insuranceIt loses its protection and can be sued in regular court13

Workers' comp is what the Commission calls a no-fault system. You get medical and wage benefits no matter who caused the accident.14 You give up the right to sue your employer in most cases, and you do not have to prove anyone did anything wrong.

Watch that one-year third-party rule. It is shorter than the normal two years for an injury suit.15 If you were hurt in a work crash on a Scottsdale street, get the police report through CARFAX CRASHDOCS,16 or from Arizona DPS if it happened on Loop 101.17

How do I report an unsafe job in Scottsdale?

The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health, ADOSH, takes those reports at its free and confidential number, (602) 542-5795, or toll-free at (855) 268-5251.18 Employers must report a work-related death within 8 hours, and hospital stays, amputations and loss of an eye within 24 hours.19

To check whether your employer has comp coverage, the Commission's Claims Division lists a coverage verification tool.20

Where do I get my records after a work injury in Scottsdale?

HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn is a Level I trauma center with a records request form.2122 Ask for your full chart, including the first emergency visit, because the first thing you told the doctor about how you got hurt will come up again.

When should I call a work injury lawyer in Scottsdale?

  • Your claim was denied, or benefits stopped.
  • You disagree with the doctor's release to work.
  • A driver, contractor or property owner played a part.
  • Your employer has no comp insurance.
  • A family member died from a job injury. Families use the Dependent Benefits Claim Form, Form 120.23

Questions

How long do I have to file a workers' comp claim in Scottsdale?

One year, in writing, with the Industrial Commission.2

Does it cost anything to file?

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

Can I file in Spanish?

Yes. Form 407 is available in Spanish.6

Can I sue if another driver hit me while I was working in Scottsdale?

Yes. You can claim against that driver,5 but watch the one-year rule.12

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Sources

  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. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Worker's Report of Injury, checked 2026-11-08. “An injured worker must file a claim in writing with the Commission within one year after the injury occurred.”
  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. 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, Injured Worker, checked 2026-11-08. “Formulario de informe de lesión del trabajador - 407”
  7. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Worker's Report of Injury, checked 2026-11-08. “Do not use the above email address to send emails (or attachments to emails) containing sensitive or personal information”
  8. City of Scottsdale, Airport General Information, checked 2026-11-08. “over 85 major companies and is home to nearly 3,233 small and medium-sized businesses with over 59,000 employees”
  9. Maricopa County Department of Public Health, Heat Report, checked 2026-11-08. “Scottsdale 9”
  10. ADOT, Loop 101 Princess Drive/Pima Road to Shea Boulevard Improvements, checked 2026-11-08. “widened Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) between Princess Drive/Pima Road and Shea Boulevard by one general-purpose lane in each direction”
  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. § 23-1023(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”
  13. 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.”
  14. Industrial Commission of Arizona, General Information, checked 2026-11-08. “you receive medical and compensation benefits no matter who caused the job-related accident”
  15. A.R.S. § 12-542, checked 2026-11-08. “within two years after the cause of action accrues”
  16. Scottsdale Police, Records Request, checked 2026-11-08. “The Scottsdale Police Department has partnered with CARFAX CRASHDOCS.org to provide our collision reports online for convenience and secure access.”
  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. ADOSH, How to Report a Workplace Fatality, checked 2026-11-08. “Calling ADOSH's free and confidential number at (602) 542-5795 or toll-free at (855) 268-5251.”
  19. ADOSH, How to Report a Workplace Fatality, checked 2026-11-08. “All work-related fatalities within 8 hours following the incident.”
  20. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Claims Division, checked 2026-11-08. “Workers' Compensation Coverage Verification”
  21. Arizona Department of Health Services, Designated Trauma Centers, checked 2026-11-08. “7400 E. Osborn, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 10/27/24 10/27/27”
  22. HonorHealth, Request Medical Records, checked 2026-11-08. “Copy fees may apply.”
  23. Industrial Commission of Arizona, Injured Worker, checked 2026-11-08. “Dependent Benefits Claim Form - 120”

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