Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
In 2007, five workers died after a fire broke out inside a pipeline while the workers were resealing it. The fire occurred while the workers were at their workplace at Xcel Energy’s Cabin Creek hydraulic plant. After five years of trial, the Colorado Court of Appeals...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Those who work as drivers are often at risk of being injured while on their job. Vehicular accidents are common and most of the injuries associated with vehicles are life-changing. One of the severe injuries that a person involved in a motor vehicle accident can...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Electric company employees in Fort Collins were rushed to the hospital after an electric flash. The accident occurred when equipment failed while electrical company employees worked to restore power. The extent of the injuries remains unknown. On-the-job injuries...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Over the past years, the use of temporary workers has become prevalent for various reasons, including evading the law. Non-permanent employees are used for cost-cutting purposes since they are not entitled to vacation and sick leave benefits. When there is increased...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
If you are a firefighter and you were diagnosed with cancers of the brain, skin, digestive system, hematological systems, or genito-urinary system, your condition may be legally presumed to be work-related. According to the Cancer Council, about 5,000 people are...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Our clients sometimes ask, “Why is my workers’ compensation claim being denied?” There can be a lot of different reasons – but there is always a reason. Most often it is because the accident was not witnessed, or the injured workers has prior medical problems with...
