Work Injuries & Employment
¿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…
Read More¿Debo Solicitar Beneficios de Desempleo si no Estoy Trabajando – Debido a una Lesión Laboral en Colorado?
Beneficios de Desempleo y Lesión Laboral en Colorado: Muchos clientes quieren saber sobre nosotros, sobre el Bufete Jurídico Kaplan Morell, lo que hacemos y nuestra experiencia. Bueno, yo soy Britton Morrell un abogado con cerca de 25 años ayudando gente aquí en Colorado que tiene o ha tenido lesiones en el trabajo. Tratamos a orientar…
Read MoreMy Employer Doesn’t Want Me To Have Medical Appointments During Work Hours – What Should I Do?
Medical Appointments During Work Hours – A doctor’s appointment is important, you need to heal! It’s equally as important that you show up to that doctor’s appointment, and sometimes that means doing so during work hours. So what happens if your employer takes issue with the fact that you have a scheduled appointment within your…
Read MoreCan Workers Compensation Pay My Family Member for Taking Care of Me While in Treatment?
Can Workers Compensation Pay My Family Member for Taking Care of Me While in Treatment? I recently received this question from a client who was recovering from surgery: Can workers compensation pay my family member for taking care of me while in treatment? The only answer I could offer him (or to anyone for that…
Read MoreCan I Quit My Job and Start a New One While on Workers Compensation?
A question we get asked on a pretty regular basis is “can and/or should I quit my job and start a new one while on worker’s compensation?” The short answer is yes, but beware of the potential pitfalls along the way. If you’ve been injured on the job, but are back at work because the…
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