Aug 22, 2014 | Claims Process
Getting injured and being unable to work can be traumatic and expensive for you. It can get worse if your claim is questioned – or worse – you accused of making a false claim. Although workers’ compensation fraud is rare, and often is just as often done by the...
Aug 22, 2014 | Compensability
“Ouch!” “What happened?” “Oh, it’s nothing. I just felt a little pull along my waistline when I was trying to reposition old Mr. Smithers.” “You should probably report it to the Supervising Nurse.” “Nah, it’s nothing. It’ll go away. I just started my job here and...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
When people are injured on the job, there are a number of employment law issues that can come into the picture. Often we are asked: “Can I collect unemployment while I on workers’ compensation?” The answer, unfortunately is – It depends. The Workers’ Compensation...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
A recent study done by the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty (NLCHP) showed that some Americans are homeless as a result of being denied the Social Security disability benefits to which they’re entitled. According to the NLCHP, approximately 40% of...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
If you apply for Social Security disability benefits in Colorado and are denied, the next step is for you to have a hearing with an administrative law judge. These judges are responsible for reviewing an applicant’s file prior to their hearing, conducting the...
