Category Archives: Workers Compensation
Workers’ Compensation Benefits
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 about maximizing your compensation. The skilled team at the Frickey Law… Read More »
What Happens If I Get COVID at Work?
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 with others and the longer that interaction lasts. And since contracting the… Read More »
Do I Need to Hire a Workers’ Compensation Law Firm?
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 will be best protected if you have an attorney… Read More »
COVID-19 and Colorado’s Workers’ Compensation Benefits
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 “essential and front-line worker” who contracts COVID-19 contracted the… Read More »
Employer Retaliation in Colorado
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 injury or file a workers’ comp claim out of fear… Read More »
Winter Workplace Injuries and Workers’ Comp
Freezing temperatures, white-out snowstorms, sleet, and ice are part of Colorado life. While some businesses have delayed starts or work-from-home options for employees on snow days, many people must find a way to get to work and conduct business as usual. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over twenty thousand workplace injuries… Read More »
What to Know about Construction Site Slip and Fall Accidents
Denver’s growth means a growing risk for construction site slip and fall accidents. The city is rife with building projects, so you have probably encountered some of the many bright orange cones and barrels lining sidewalks and streets. Clearly marking these construction zones is just one of the requirements that construction companies must meet… Read More »
What Can You Do If Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Was Denied?
If you were injured on the job, it can cause great hardship. Not only are you in pain and in need of expensive medical services, but you can’t work to support yourself and your family either. Workers’ compensation benefits exist to help you through these tough times, but what happens if your claim is… Read More »
Common Questions about Workers’ Comp in Colorado
We’ve been helping injured workers with their workers’ comp claims for many decades and developed a list of common questions about workers’ comp in Colorado. Q: When Can I File For Workers’ Compensation? A: As quickly as possible and within four days. If you’ve been injured or become ill at work, you may need to file for workers’ comp in… Read More »
Dangerous Jobs in Colorado: A Look Beyond Statistics
Picking a career path doesn’t usually involve reviewing workplace injury and fatality statistics; however, many Colorado workers have legitimate reason to worry about a workplace injury or illness. Knowing about dangerous jobs in Colorado can lead to a more informed job selection process. Plus, knowing how to manage a workplace accident can help victims… Read More »