Dec 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
It Took an Accident to Show How Important Company Policies are to Workplace Safety – OSHA fined Colorado Pipe Services, a company based in Golden, CO, $14,000 for a willful safety violation because of a July 15th work accident in Aurora, CO, that left a...
Dec 12, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Safety Rule Violations There are 3 things an insurance company must prove when it accuses an injured worker of violating a safety rule after a work injury. Watch the video to learn more about safety rules and workers’ compensation from Denver Workers’...
Oct 31, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Denver Workers’ Compensation Laws: Police Officers Working as a police officer comes with its own daily stresses, and the chances of a potentially lethal encounter looms over each officer as they do their rounds. Though caution is always exercised,...
Sep 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Workers’ Compensation provides medical care, lost wages, and other benefits to compensate employees who sustain injuries on the job. What happens if you decide to quit your job after your work injury in Colorado without consulting with a lawyer? The answer is...
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
If you’ve been injured on the job in Colorado, you’ve likely faced the familiar question during your medical appointments: “On a scale of 0 to 10, how would you rate your pain?” It sounds simple, but for many injured workers, this question can create confusion,...