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I am at MMI – Maximum Medical Improvement…what does that mean?
I am at MMI – Maximum Medical Improvement…what does that mean? – When you’re injured on the job there are some important dates. One of them is when you got injured, the next most important date is when you’re placed at Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI). I am at MMI – Maximum Medical Improvement…what does that…
Read MorePain Scale and How Injured Workers Can Rate Their Pain
Pain Scale and How Injured Workers Can Rate Their Pain – In a doctor’s appointment an injured worker will be asked what’s their pain between 0 and 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being the worst pain somebody can feel, but who knows what that means? The doctors never go on and describe…
Read MoreWarning! If your employer says this…. watch out!
Warning! If your employer says this…. watch out! – There are things that employers tell injured workers, who may think it’s not a big deal depending on the situation, but they’re actually big red flags, because it usually means something weird is going on and the employers are not taking their legal obligations under work injuries…
Read MoreWhen are Natural Disasters covered under WC?
When are Natural Disasters covered under WC? – In Colorado there’s something called Compensability, which means that if you sustain an injury on the job and you are entitled to compensation, then your injury is compensable, and that means that you’re entitled to medical care, lost wage benefits, etc. When are Natural Disasters covered under…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability
Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability – A very common concern when someone is disabled and has restrictions is if they should apply for disability, it’s a frequent question we get from our injured clients, but before answering, we need to know what kind of disability we’re talking about. Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability What are…
Read MoreWork Injuries and the ADA
Work injuries and The ADA – What worker’s compensation rights do you have when you’ve been injured on the job? Is there an obligation for the employer to accommodate you? What is the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how does it interplay with workers’ compensation laws? These are a few common questions our clients…
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 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 MoreTop Work Related Injuries In The Colorado Hospitality Industry
In Colorado, tourism is a huge deal and very significant to the success of our economic landscape. Our region relies heavily on service and hospitality workers to keep the tourism industry alive and thriving. Just like any other job, this type of work comes with risk of injury although the injuries in this field…
Read MoreFive Things To Reduce Your Chance Of Injury While Driving On The Job
For even the most experienced Colorado driver, winter weather brings a whole new set of risks to everyone behind the wheel. Each year, over 1,300 deaths occur, and more than 116,000 people are injured on snowy, slushy, or icy pavement. Kaplan Morrell Law knows just how dangerous the combination of winter weather and driving can…
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