Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Roadside Accident – Almost five years ago, a roadside accident occurred and nearly killed a roadside construction worker. He still struggles every day, battling a mental problem that would not have happened if the motor vehicle driver concentrated on the...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Our clients sometimes ask, “Why is my workers’ compensation claim being denied?” There can be a lot of different reasons – but there is always a reason. Most often it is because the accident was not witnessed, or the injured workers has prior medical problems with...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
It is not farfetched to think that the construction industry may very well be one of the most hazardous industries out there. Construction workers are confronted with unstable and incomplete infrastructure above their heads on a daily basis. In fact, we have recently...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Since 2000, it has been legal to use marijuana for medicinal purposes. In 2012 Colorado recently de-criminalized recreational marijuana drug use Another law, the Colorado Lawful Activities statute, prohibit employers from firing workers for lawful off-work activity. ...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
The Colorado law covers all injuries that occur outside the state if the worker was hired in Colorado or regularly employed in our state. Whether someone was “hired” in Colorado has become less clear in our age of fax, emails, skype, and telecommuting. A Judge will...