Final Admissions Are a Legal Landmine for Injured Workers – In the majority of Workers’ Compensation cases, when the injured worker is placed at maximum medical improvement (MMI), the carrier files something called “final admission of liability”.
This is a very critical time in the case. When you’re in the Workers’ Compensation system, you’ve got to look at it as it’s a minefield, and there are a lot of mines that you can hit as an injured worker that can compromise your rights and your claim.
The importance of the Final Admissions of Liability
When the final admission of liability gets filed, an injured worker has 30 days to object to it. If you fail to object within 30 days, the case is closed as a matter of law and is only subject to being reopened, which can be very difficult.
We’ve had several potential clients come to us after a final admission of liability has been issued and 30 days have passed, but we have to tell them that there’s little we can do then unless their condition has worsened and we can prove that, which can be timely and very expensive.
Many people get lots of things from the insurance carrier and never even open up the envelopes. That is a critical mistake because there are certain things, like a final admission of liability, that can be sent to you, and if you don’t do something with them, you’re in trouble.
When you get the final admission of liability, the mines in the minefield are getting closer, and you can hit a major one by not objecting to it.
We’re here to help
The cases can be very complicated and fact-dependent, so if you or your loved ones have been injured on the job in Colorado, we can help you. Call or text us at 970-356-98-98. All of our consultations are free and confidential.
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