Category Archives: Workers Compensation
Overworked, Overtired … Under the Radar?
Many of us are busy every day, stressed and stretched beyond our limits. We take on more than we should and that can lead to little mistakes here and there. For most of us, mistakes aren’t too costly and can be fixed, but in the medical profession, any misstep can cost a life. One… Read More »
Vicious Cycle May Leave Healthcare Workers Unsafe
Healthcare workers in Colorado are familiar with the risks of their jobs. According to data, the healthcare industry has an illness and injury rate of 5.6 per 100 full-time workers. According to data, this is higher than the average rate for the entire private sector, a figure that falls at 4.2 per 100 full-time… Read More »
How Do Employers Reduce the Number of Workplace Injuries?
Employers know the risks that they put their employees in by requesting them to perform certain jobs. No matter the industry, it is possible for a worker to become injured. In such situations, workers’ compensation is often implemented, allowing an employee to afford time off while they recover from a workplace injury. There are… Read More »
NCCI Releases Report on Workplace Motor Vehicle Accidents
The National Council on Compensation Insurance has added more data to its 2006 study of workplace injuries. According to the study, the workers’ compensation claims that come from motor vehicle accidents are more severe than many other types of claims. Traffic accidents are prevalent and pervasive throughout many different industries, not being limited to… Read More »
Worksite Wellness Programs Decrease Injury Rates
Some employers are attempting to reduce their costs and increase productivity by implementing worksite-wellness programs. One of the major benefits to companies that bring such programs to the workplace includes reduced workers’ compensation costs. According to reports, worksite-wellness programs reduce disability costs, health-plan costs, sick leave and workers’ compensation costs by approximately 25 percent…. Read More »
Colorado Supreme Court to Review Wal-Mart Personal Injury Damages Issue
The Colorado Supreme Court decided to review a 2010 Colorado Court of Appeals decision involving the collateral source rule. The central issue is whether a Colorado personal injury defendant can introduce evidence of the actual amount a health provider received for a plaintiff’s injuries. Under common law, compensation or indemnity paid to an injured… Read More »