Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
We are lucky to live in a State with beautiful peaks, canyons, plains and plateaus. That diverse beautiful environment comes at a price of varied hazards. Many dangerous occupations in Denver and throughout Colorado often involve open-air jobs. Exposure to the...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
The usual Denver worker’s compensation claim develops this way: First, we file your claim with the Division of Worker’s Compensation and the insurance carrier is notified of the claim. They are asked to either admit or deny responsibility in the matter. If they admit,...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
In order to combat the pain of suffering occupational injuries, injured workers often need opioid painkillers. While these medicines can ease short-term aching, they can have long-term devastating consequences down the road. This problem can increase if the treating...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Working in a manufacturing plant can be a dangerous profession that often calls for workers’ comp claims to be filed. Heavy machinery, loud environments and dangerous chemicals can create hazardous work environments leading employees to need to file...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
When you’re injured at work, it’s not just a matter of medical care or workers’ compensation—your employment rights come into play too. Navigating these overlapping legal protections can be confusing, especially when trying to recover physically,...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
5 Workers’ Comp Mistakes Injured Workers Make – Try as we might to prevent them, injuries happen. That’s why legislators, employers, and insurers have created the workers’ compensation safety net: Protecting injured workers and employers alike from...
