Workers Compensation
Lakewood, Colorado Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Denver, Boulder, and Nearby Areas
April 26, 2023
Workers’ compensation is compensation insurance for employees when they’ve been involved in an accident at work and need to take time off. You are then compensated for the work you’ll be missing, and all medical bills and expenses are covered.
The purpose of worker’s comp is to protect the… Read Full Post
April 15, 2023
Getting hurt on the job can be a lot to process. You might feel flustered, confused, or even embarrassed. Worse, you probably don’t understand your rights and responsibilities. It’s crucial to know that what you do after your accident can impact your financial and physical recovery. Here are three… Read Full Post
October 30, 2022
Dealing with a workplace injury can be painful, stressful, and expensive. They also happen all the time. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) statistics convey that there were 2.7 million injury and illness cases in 2020 alone.
Here are some of the most common workplace injuries, how they occur,… Read Full Post
March 21, 2022
Workers’ compensation insurance exists to provide medical and lost wage benefits to employees who get hurt on the job. You should be able to rely on it after an accident. But what if you find out that your employer doesn’t carry workers’ compensation insurance? Our attorneys are here to help. You… Read Full Post
January 25, 2021
Are you an Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP) driver who got hurt during your first year of work? You’re not alone. New contractors who deliver packages for Amazon are suffering on-the-job-injuries at a higher rate than other delivery drivers in Colorado.
The Denver Post found that 58% of all… Read Full Post
January 04, 2021
The benefits offered through workers’ compensation are vitally important to anyone injured on the job. These benefits can include medical care coverage, disability payments, and more. However, insurance companies often underpay claims, and it’s in your best interest to talk to our attorneys… Read Full Post
September 25, 2020
Not everyone has the luxury of working from home. Schoolteachers, construction workers, medical professionals, food service workers, and other individuals are laboring tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We now know that there's a higher risk of COVID-19 spread the more closely you interact… Read Full Post
June 29, 2020
If you were hurt on the job, you may be entitled to certain workers’ compensation benefits. In some instances, workman’s comp cases are straightforward, and don’t necessarily require the expertise of an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer. In most cases, however, your rights and best interests… Read Full Post
June 17, 2020
Senate Bill 216, which would have allowed essential workers who contract COVID-19 to more easily qualify for Colorado’s workers’ compensation program, was defeated by the state’s Senate Appropriations Committee on June 10, 2020.
Had SB-216 become law, it would have forced a presumption that any “… Read Full Post
January 17, 2020
Colorado employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance if they have one or more full-time or part-time employees. If you are injured while performing a job-related task, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation. Unfortunately, many employees are hesitant to report a workplace… Read Full Post