Jul 1, 2015 | WC & Other Laws
Imagine you tell a friend about an accident of a car hitting a pedestrian. Without a word you say, “The accident was terrible and it was all because of the driver! How reckless!” This is the common scenario. When we think about an accident between a car and a...
Jun 24, 2015 | WC & Other Laws
Have you ever felt a jolt of pain on your wrist and radiating up your arm after typing all day? How about a recurring weakness in your hand as you lift objects and do chores that demand handwork? If the answer is a positive “yes,” then you might want to consider going...
Jun 15, 2015 | WC & Other Laws
Independent contractors are, by definition, independent from the companies that employ them. In a way, an independent contractor is a business owner him or herself, so many companies do not feel the need to provide insurance or overtime pay for these individuals....
Jun 9, 2015 | WC & Other Laws
Doctors and Workers’ Compensation – When a work injury happens, there is a short time frame during which an injured worker can choose his or her doctor. In the state of Colorado, there is a legal requirement for the choice to exist, but often, the injured worker...
May 13, 2015 | WC & Other Laws
Fitness Tests And Worker’s Compensation – In 2014, The Colorado Springs Police Department established a physical standards testing program for all sworn employees. To clarify, that means employees who have already been hired. The main goal of the program...
May 5, 2015 | WC & Other Laws
Work Zones and Tragedy – Almost everyone who drives to work knows the major annoyance that follows. Imagine you are driving to work along a familiar route when suddenly construction appears, almost as if from the pavement, and suddenly, the commute that usually...
