Work Injuries & Employment
FMLA and Work Injuries – WC & Other Laws! Part 1
FMLA and Work Injuries – Today we will discuss the interaction between Workers’ Compensation, a State Law, and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), a Federal Law. When you are off work due to a Colorado work injury you have a right to lost wage benefits but what about your job? Is it protected? Can…
Read MoreFinal Admissions! Things That Happen at MMI
Final Admissions! Things That Happen at MMI – We are wrapping up our series about what happens when you reach MMI (Maximum Medical Improvement). We’ve talked about what happens when you’ve been given restrictions, an impairment rating, and when you get a recommendation for maintenance care. Now let’s discuss what happens next. Final Admissions! What…
Read MoreTime in Workers Compensation – Part 2
Time in Workers Compensation – We’re continuing our discussion about how long these take in the legal system when it comes to Colorado work injuries! Making a “claim” for an injury is different and legally distinct from giving “notice” of your serious on-the-job injury. Know the difference and know how great lawyers can help you.…
Read MoreTime! Do I Really Have to Give Written Notice of my Injury in Four Days?
Do I Really Have to Give Written Notice of my Injury in Four Days? – Often our clients have questions like “How long can I wait to report my injury?” “How long will my case last?” “How long does the insurance company have to do this?” “Is there a time limit?” With all these questions,…
Read MoreThings that Happen at MMI Maintenance Care
Things that Happen at MMI Maintenance Care – The doctors may tell you that you’re at MMI but you might still need medical care. We’ll discuss the two types of medical care and help you figure the next steps to take care of your work injury. Things that Happen at MMI Maintenance Care What is…
Read MoreThings that Happen at MMI: Impairment Ratings
Things that Happen at MMI: Impairment Ratings – When your doctor tells you “This is as good as it’s going to get” regarding your work injury, you’re considered at Maximum Medical Improvement. At that point you’re going to get an impairment rating, but what is that and how can it benefit you? It can get…
Read MoreMMI: Permanent Restrictions for Work Injuries
MMI: Permanent Restrictions for Work Injuries – If you’re an injured worker at Maximum Medical Improvement, your doctor may assign you to permanent work restrictions. What options or rights do you have in workers’ compensation? How should you talk with the treating doctor if you think you can continue working your old job? What if…
Read MoreWhat Happens After Your Work Injury Treatment is Done?
What Happens After Your Work Injury Treatment is Done? – The doctor says my work injury treatment is done, now what? We’ll discuss what happens to injured workers in Colorado when their company doctor discharges them from medical care and how a great workers’ compensation attorney can make all the difference. What is maintenance care…
Read More¿Qué ocurre si el doctor lo da de alta por una lesión de trabajo en Colorado?
Alta médica en lesiones de trabajo Alta médica en lesiones de trabajo – Después de haber sufrido una lesión de trabajo, una fecha muy importante es el día en que el médico tratante lo da de alta porque se ha logrado la Máxima Mejora Médica (o MMI por sus siglas en inglés). ¿Qué significa ser…
Read More¿Qué sucede en una conferencia de acuerdo de compensación al trabajador?
¿Todos los casos de compensación al trabajador tienen una conferencia de acuerdo? ¿Qué sucede en una conferencia de acuerdo de compensación al trabajador? – No todos los casos de compensación al trabajador irán a corte y mucho menos a conferencia de acuerdo, pero si usted está representado por un abogado probablemente tendrá una conferencia de…
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