Work Injuries & Employment
Injured Arm or Leg in a Colorado Work Injury
If you injured your arm or leg in a Colorado Work Injury…read this! Injured Arm or Leg in a Colorado Work Injury – If you have been injured on the job in Colorado and hurt your shoulder, hip, knee, or elbow, your doctor may do something called contralateral normalization. What is that? And how will…
Read MoreWhat Happens if You Get Injured Working at Home?
What happens if you get injured working at home? – With the growing number of people working from home due to COVID-19, we’ve been asked frequently, “What happens if you get injured while working at home?” What happens if you get injured working at home? Workers compensation questions like these hinge on the details so allow…
Read MoreWorker’s Compensation and Pregnancy
Worker’s Compensation and Pregnancy – If you are a worker who was injured on the job and pregnant, you might be concerned about how these combined conditions affect your worker’s compensation claim. Don’t let your rights be affected by your pregnancy, get a lawyer in your corner. Worker’s Compensation and Pregnancy Do I have to…
Read MoreQuien es Culpable: Reglas de Seguridad
Quien es Culpable: Reglas de Seguridad Hoy vamos a hablar sobre quien es culpable con las Reglas de Seguridad. Reglas de Seguidad existen para que tanto los trabajadores como patrones se sientan protegidos y seguros. Es importante que esto sea una realidad, todos obedezcamos las reglas de seguridad, tanto el patrón que debe hacerlas cumplir.…
Read MoreTuve un Accidente en el Trabajo ¿Por Qué Tengo que Firmar Un Permiso?
Un accidente en el trabajo desencadena una serie de eventos tanto para el trabajador como para el empleador, así como también para las compañías aseguradoras, el sistema de salud y para Worker’s Compensation. ¿Por Qué Tengo que Firmar Un Permiso? El Bufete Jurídico Kaplan Morrell tiene como objetivo apoyarlo a usted a navegar todos estos…
Read More¿Cómo Debo Vestirme para mi Audiencia de Compensación Laboral?
¿Cómo debo Vestirme para mi Audiencia de Compensación Laboral? – Quiero mandar un saludo muy especial a todos nuestros clientes y a todas aquellas personas que tienen o han tenido una lesión laboral. Como bien saben estamos en el Bufete Jurídico Kaplan Morrell, yo soy Britton Morell un abogado que ayuda a gente lastimada en…
Read MoreHow to Talk About Prior Injuries and “Problems” After You’ve Been Injured at Work
One trap for unaware injured workers is when doctors, adjusters, or lawyers ask about prior injuries or prior medical history. Prior Injuries – Often, we see well-meaning and honest clients deny having prior medical “problems” only to find medical records documenting pain complaints before the work injury. We help guide clients to understand how to…
Read MoreDoes Workers’ Comp Cover Medical Care for Personal Health Issues?
Does Workers’ Comp Cover Medical Care for Personal Health Issues – One of the most misunderstood and overlooked medical benefits is about treatment for non-work-related conditions. Find out what they aren’t telling you about what workers’ comp can cover when it comes to personal conditions that need to be treated in order to treat your…
Read MoreIndependent Medical Examination? Know Your Rights!
Independent Medical Examination – Know Your Rights! Why Would the Insurance Company Require an Independent Medical Evaluation (RIME)? The insurance company from time to time can require that you attend an independent medical evaluation for the following reasons: (a) If you have a work injury (b) If you are treating and receiving medical care and…
Read MorePitfalls in Choosing a Doctor for your Work Injury
Today’s blog addresses something that we see happen a lot with clients, which is that you are choosing the wrong doctor for your work injury. Choosing a Doctor for your Work Injury – Designated Physician List in Colorado If you are injured on the job in Colorado, you give your employer notice of your on-the-job…
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