Dec 3, 2018 | WC & Other Laws
Remaining safe and avoiding injuries while working is part of everyone’s job. Unfortunately, accidents happen. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that approximately 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses occurred with private industry employers...
Apr 21, 2018 | WC & Other Laws
How do attorneys tend to pitch their services…they tell potential clients that insurance carriers will take advantage of their knowledge of the system and the injured workers’ lack of knowing the system. There is no truer example of this than the following: In CO,...
Jan 20, 2018 | WC & Other Laws
When it comes to marijuana use on-the-job, the best advice is “don’t do it!” Contrary to what you may believe, whether for medical or recreational uses, your right to toke is not protected by law in the work environment. Colorado has legalized both the medical and...
Jan 5, 2018 | WC & Other Laws
There are some Denver workers’ compensation benefits that are well known such as medical care and payment of lost wages. However, there are also some benefits that are not as well known and should not be overlooked. Some injured workers who are owed disfigurement...
Nov 13, 2017 | WC & Other Laws
ICAP rejects the argument that an injured worker does not suffer a compensable work injury if the injury does not result in initial lost time or permanent impairment. Bradley Fincham worked as a truck driver for Home Depot. On April 14, 2014, the Fincham was unloading...
Jun 8, 2017 | WC & Other Laws
The new Trump administration has ushered in some changes that many Americans weren’t quite prepared for, and much of the impact is not yet fully known. After all, he’s only been in office for a little over four months, and many changes are yet to come. With respect to...