Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Injury and death are two unfortunate (and, for the latter, inevitable) occurrences in life. However, they should not have to happen as a result of someone simply trying to earn a living. Unfortunately, they do happen and can end the lives of workers while...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
I have DDD and chronic pain at cervical and lumbar levels. I was terminated by my employer 6 months ago because I could not return to work full-time without restrictions. I have a pending WC claim, but my employer is contesting compensability. They now want to...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Agriculture remains a vital part of Colorado’s identity and economy, even as service industries lead in employment. With over 36,000 farms spread across approximately 31 million acres, Colorado continues to be a powerhouse in food production and export. As of 2025,...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Sometimes injuries happen because the employer was negligent, and when that happens workers ask us – “Can I sue my boss for injuring me?” The short answer is…generally no. The workers’ compensation system is designed to provide injured workers medical care,...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
OSHA Focuses on Fall Hazards – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency tasked to oversee whether or not employers comply with the federal rules and regulations governing workplace safety. The said agency is mostly...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Sadly we encountered another example where the workers’ compensation insurance carrier refused to help injured school district workers. Greeley’s School District Six, like other Colorado School Districts, employs many workers on a nine-month basis. Sometimes those...
