Dec 20, 2024 | Compensability
People who work less than 40 hours a week are generally considered part-time workers. People who work for a temporary period of time are seasonal workers, for example teachers, snow removers, construction workers, etc. People who work for temporary work agencies are...
Dec 18, 2024 | Compensability
What Happens If You Settle And Get Injured Again Later? – When you settle your claim, you give up your rights to collect more benefits for an injury to a particular body part that was injured in a particular accident on a particular day with a particular...
Oct 3, 2024 | Compensability
Medical Set Aside Account (MSA) – Part of your compensation for a work injury is medical care. With serious injuries, you might need medical care long into the future after settlement. So, we need to make sure the settlement includes potential future medical...
Jul 17, 2024 | Compensability
What Happens If You Die At Work? – Typically for an injury, including fatality, to be covered under Workers’ Compensation, you have to show 3 things. First, you have to show that you are in the course and scope of your employment, meaning you are engaged in an...
Jul 10, 2024 | Compensability, WC & Other Laws
Injured during a Coffee Break? – Injuries during what is called a personal comfort moment like a coffee break throughout a work day, are considered part of employment hours. If you need to go outside for fresh air or stand up and walk around a bit, anything for...
Apr 30, 2024 | Compensability, WC & Other Laws
¿Qué pasa si me lesiono fuera de Colorado pero trabajo ahí? – Para saber si estas cubierto si te lesionas fuera de Colorado pero estas contratado ahí, tienes que considerar 3 cosas. ¿Qué pasa si me lesiono fuera de Colorado pero me contrataron para trabajar ahí?...
