Dec 18, 2024 | Benefits, WC & Other Laws
Interest: The Most Overlooked WorkComp Benefit – If you’re entitled to lost wages, but the insurance company doesn’t pay it so you have to go to court and you win. However, the company appeals again and again, and after a couple of years, they finally pay you....
Dec 18, 2024 | WC & Other Laws
Are Assaults at Work Covered? – In Colorado, assaults may be covered by Workers’ Compensation if they’re considered work-related; however, whether they’re considered work-related can depend on the specific circumstances behind the assault. What a judge will need...
Oct 24, 2024 | Employment Concerns, WC & Other Laws
Can you sue your employer for a work injury? – In general, if your employer has Workers’ Compensation insurance you can’t sue them. This is because the system covers all on-the-job injuries even if the employee was at fault. Additionally, the employers get...
Oct 3, 2024 | Compensability, WC & Other Laws
Medical Set Aside Account (MSA) – Part of your compensation for a work injury is medical care. With serious injuries, you might need medical care long into the future after settlement. So, we need to make sure the settlement includes potential future medical...
Sep 12, 2024 | WC & Other Laws
Can You Be Fired Because of a Work Injury? – You can get fired even if you’re off work because of a work injury. However, you can’t be fired simply for requesting Workers’ Compensation benefits. For example, if you get injured on the job because you were under...
Aug 29, 2024 | WC & Other Laws
Why you need an attorney for your work injury now – When you’re injured on the job everything is stacked against you. For instance, the insurance company already has an attorney to help the adjuster do one thing: Pay as little as possible on your claim. You’re...
