Denver Workers Compensation
Does Workers’ Comp Cover Medical Care for Personal Health Issues?
Does Workers’ Comp Cover Medical Care for Personal Health Issues – One of the most misunderstood and overlooked medical benefits is about treatment for non-work-related conditions. Find out what they aren’t telling you about what workers’ comp can cover when it comes to personal conditions that need to be treated in order to treat your…
Read More¡Cómo estamos trabajando duro para servirle de manera segura durante COVID-19!
Estamos trabajando duro para servirle de manera segura durante COVID-19! Hola, amigos y clientes de Kaplan Morrell, como ustedes saben somos un Bufete Jurídico dedicado a atender a personas que han sufrido lesiones en el trabajo aquí en el Estado de Colorado. Esperamos de todo corazón que todos ustedes estén libres del Covid-19 y que…
Read MoreIndependent Medical Examination? Know Your Rights!
Independent Medical Examination – Know Your Rights! Why Would the Insurance Company Require an Independent Medical Evaluation (RIME)? The insurance company from time to time can require that you attend an independent medical evaluation for the following reasons: (a) If you have a work injury (b) If you are treating and receiving medical care and…
Read MoreWorkers Comp Claim and Divorce – Important Items to Consider
It’s bad enough to get injured! But what happens if you get divorced while having a work-related injury? Get informed on what you can do in your situation. Workers Comp Claim and Divorce – Too many of our clients get divorced while they’ve been injured on the job Years ago, I had a client who…
Read MorePitfalls in Choosing a Doctor for your Work Injury
Today’s blog addresses something that we see happen a lot with clients, which is that you are choosing the wrong doctor for your work injury. Choosing a Doctor for your Work Injury – Designated Physician List in Colorado If you are injured on the job in Colorado, you give your employer notice of your on-the-job…
Read MoreTips for Successful Court Hearings by Video during COIVD19
Tips for Successful Court Hearings by Video during COIVD19 – This blog addresses some of the things that are happening in workers’ compensation, particularly workers’ compensation hearings, which are no longer being held in person during the pandemic. All workers’ compensation hearings are being held by telephone conference or internet video conference. The Current Process…
Read MoreShould I Apply for Unemployment if I’ve been Injured on the Job?
We wanted to take an opportunity to address a timely topic, which is if you’ve been injured on the job, should you apply for unemployment? Unsurprisingly, it’s a bit complicated so dive right in. When you’re injured on the job here in Colorado, there are two stages. There’s your treatment stage which is where you’ve…
Read More¿Qué sucede si mi empleador no quiere que tenga citas médicas programadas durante las horas de trabajo?
¿Qué sucede si mi empleador no quiere que tenga citas médicas programadas durante las horas de trabajo? – En esta ocasión estaremos hablando sobre que hacer cuando usted tiene una lesión en el trabajo y tiene citas médicas pero su patrón no quiere darle permiso de salir durante su tiempo de trabajo o le causa…
Read MoreWhat Happens if COVID-19 Forces My Employer to Shut Down While I’m Receiving Workers Compensation Benefits?
What Happens if COVID-19 Forces My Employer to Shut Down While I’m Receiving Workers Compensation Benefits? Kaplan Morrell, like so many of you across the country, is trying to make sense of the unfolding coronavirus outbreak. If you’re one of our clients, you’ve likely noticed that we’ve shifted most of our team to work at…
Read MoreMy Employer Doesn’t Want Me To Have Medical Appointments During Work Hours – What Should I Do?
Medical Appointments During Work Hours – A doctor’s appointment is important, you need to heal! It’s equally as important that you show up to that doctor’s appointment, and sometimes that means doing so during work hours. So what happens if your employer takes issue with the fact that you have a scheduled appointment within your…
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