Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
An injury at work can be stressful, even more so when there are complications. For example, what happens if a Colorado worker is injured outside of the state? Does workers’ comp cover out of state incidents, or are they out of luck? If you’re injured outside of...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Colorado Workers’ Compensation covers all on-the-job injuries except….sexual harassment …. even if the worker and the harasser met through their employment. This summer, the Industrial Claims Appeals Panel upheld an Administrative Law Judge’s decision that...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Reports have it that there is a possibility that violations of worker safety guidelines were committed at the Parachute plume site. According to an official with the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration, there were reports that employees of the said site...
Aug 21, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
ICAO to Workers’ Compensation Bar: “Transcripts? We don’t need no stinking transcripts!” In case you needed another reason to independently record workers’ compensation hearings (after asking permission of course) the Industrial Claims Appeals Panel (ICAO) found that...
Aug 21, 2014 | Personal Injury, WC & Other Laws
When it comes to work-related injuries, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals a stark reality for millions of employees nationwide. In high-risk sectors like construction, manufacturing, and healthcare, incidents such as falls, repetitive strain...
Apr 8, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
When you’re injured on the job, everything is stacked against you. If you’ve been injured at work and you’re asking yourself, “Do I need a workers’ compensation lawyer?” then it can’t hurt to talk to one. With almost 30 years of combined experience we’ve helped...