Dec 18, 2024 | WC & Other Laws
Are Assaults at Work Covered? – In Colorado, assaults may be covered by Workers’ Compensation if they’re considered work-related; however, whether they’re considered work-related can depend on the specific circumstances behind the assault. What a judge will need...
Oct 24, 2024 | Employment Concerns, WC & Other Laws
Can you sue your employer for a work injury? – In general, if your employer has Workers’ Compensation insurance you can’t sue them. This is because the system covers all on-the-job injuries even if the employee was at fault. Additionally, the employers get...
Sep 12, 2024 | WC & Other Laws
Can You Be Fired Because of a Work Injury? – You can get fired even if you’re off work because of a work injury. However, you can’t be fired simply for requesting Workers’ Compensation benefits. For example, if you get injured on the job because you were under...
Aug 29, 2024 | WC & Other Laws
Why you need an attorney for your work injury now – When you’re injured on the job everything is stacked against you. For instance, the insurance company already has an attorney to help the adjuster do one thing: Pay as little as possible on your claim. You’re...
Aug 29, 2024 | WC & Other Laws
Scheduled Injuries Workers’ Compensation – There are 2 categories of injuries that injured workers can sustain. The first is called “scheduled injury”, which deals with the arms, legs, hands, feet, toes, and extremities. The second is called “whole person...
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...
