Jul 13, 2015 | WC & Other Laws
Anthony Mattox sustained an admiited work injury in Colorado in May 2008. His treating physician placed him at maximum medical improvement (MMI) in October 2008 but the physician did not provide a legal recognizable impairment rating. In January 2009 Mattox was...
Jul 10, 2015 | WC & Other Laws
When is a Workers’ Compensation Order reviewable – In the past, the Industrial Claims Appeals Panel has required that an order be frustratingly specific on what benefits are (or are not) awarded. Otherwise, the Panel refuses to hear an appeal, labeling...
Jul 8, 2015 | Claims Process
The Old Refrain, “What a Difference a Day Makes,” Doesn’t Quite Work with a Worker Injury Claim – Casey Smith worked for Wyndham Worldwide Resorts in Aspen, Colorado, during the X Games. He claimed that he injured his shoulders, neck, and collarbone on January...
Jul 6, 2015 | WC & Other Laws
A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer’s Guide to Movies – I love justice and the law, which is good because I am an attorney who has spent the last twenty years helping injured workers get the benefits they deserve under the law. I also love movies, and if...
Jul 1, 2015 | WC & Other Laws
Imagine you tell a friend about an accident of a car hitting a pedestrian. Without a word you say, “The accident was terrible and it was all because of the driver! How reckless!” This is the common scenario. When we think about an accident between a car and a...
