Archive for January 2018
The Truth About the Affordable Care Act and Workers’ Compensation
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) presented changes in healthcare coverage that often became controversial. Knee-jerk reactions from insurance companies and human resources organizations believed the ACA would either reduce care quality in workers’ compensation or encourage fraud. Independent non-partisan studies showed these fears were unfounded. In fact, the ACA did more to help workers’ compensation…
Read MoreMarijuana Use Can Impact Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits
When it comes to marijuana use on-the-job, the best advice is “don’t do it!” Contrary to what you may believe, whether for medical or recreational uses, your right to toke is not protected by law in the work environment. Colorado has legalized both the medical and recreational consumption of marijuana, but our state laws still…
Read MoreGerard Smith Q/A – Dealing with the Aftermaths of a Sporting Injury
Many athletes throughout the world struggle to deal with the aftermath of a sporting injury. Not only is recovery daunting for an athlete, but it might pose an entire career at risk. In addition to that, getting compensated for an injury might be quite difficult in certain circumstances. In order to learn more about the…
Read MoreTwo most common overlooked benefits injured workers in Colorado should get – but don’t.
There are some Denver workers’ compensation benefits that are well known such as medical care and payment of lost wages. However, there are also some benefits that are not as well known and should not be overlooked. Some injured workers who are owed disfigurement benefits. Disfigurement benefits are paid for things like scars from surgery…
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