Category Archives: Workers Compensation
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Meatpacking Plant Workers
If you have been injured while working at a meat packing plant, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The Lakewood workplace injury lawyers at The Frickey Law Firm can work to ensure that your legal rights are respected throughout the process. Meat packing plants are known to be dangerous places for workers…. Read More »
What is my Workers’ Comp case worth?
Money is one of the foremost things on your mind when you have been injured on the job. The workers’ compensation lawyers at The Frickey Law Firm can help you maximize the value of your workers’ comp settlement. Colorado law allows for you to be paid workers’ compensation benefits after you have suffered a… Read More »
Delivery Truck Driver Injuries
While many people focus on the potential harm that delivery truck drivers cause in accidents, they tend to overlook that the drivers themselves take on a large amount of risk every day on the job. If you have been injured as a delivery truck driver, reach out to The Frickey Law Firm to learn… Read More »
Can I Change Doctors in a Workers’ Comp Case?
Even if your workers’ compensation benefits have been approved, you may still experience issues relating to your medical care and ongoing claim. The Colorado workers’ compensation attorneys at the Frickey Law Firm can advocate for you. The law allows you to change doctors, although it is subject to limitations. Your employer still has some… Read More »
Don’t Make These Common Workers’ Compensation Mistakes
Work is how folks make a living—it needs to be done to provide for yourself and those you care about. And though a hard day’s work is something to be proud of, on-the-job injuries should be taken with the utmost seriousness to ensure that you receive proper compensation for how an injury can affect… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation: What You Need To Know, And How You May Be Eligible
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 workers. Although, there is more… Read More »
3 Mistakes to Avoid After Suffering a Workplace Injury
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 common mistakes our Lakewood workers’… Read More »
Common Workplace Accidents and Injuries
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, and how you can receive workers’… Read More »
What If My Employer Doesn’t Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
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 may be entitled… Read More »
New Amazon Delivery Drivers Face Higher Threat of Injury
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. If you were injured wile working at Amazon, you may have rights under… Read More »