Posts Tagged ‘colorado worker comp lawyer’
Are You Covered by Workers Compensation if Injured at a Holiday Party or Company Event?
Being compensated for an injury sustained at work is one thing, but what happens if you get injured during your company holiday party or family picnic? Injured at a Holiday Party – Would you be covered under workers’ compensation? The answer is…only if it’s mandatory attendance. If the employer mandates the activity, an injury is…
Read MoreRed Flags Adjusters Look for in Workers Comp Claims
To help our clients avoid problems rather than try to repair any damage later on down the road, Margaret, a former adjuster, shares the issues that are “red flags” from an adjuster’s point of view. Red Flags Adjusters Look for in Workers Comp Claims Late Reporting – When does the injured worker claim the incident…
Read MoreCan You Claim Workers’ Compensation Benefits For PTSD?
Can You Claim Workers’ Compensation Benefits for PTSD? With June being PTSD month, we recently took on that topic that can be quite confusing. We frequently handle cases with post-traumatic stress disorders in workers’ compensation injuries. As you could imagine, in most cases workers compensation does not cover PTSD claims very well. In Colorado,…
Read MoreWhat Happens if Your Employer Says You Never Reported the Injury?
What happens if your employer says you never reported the injury? What can you do if your Employer denies you reported an on-the-job injury? Do you have proof that you told your employer about the injury?… As Colorado workers’ compensation attorneys, we frequently come across cases in which the employer claims they were never made…
Read More5 Tips To Help With Brain Injury Workers’ Compensation Claims in Colorado
With March being National Brain Injury Awareness Month, this type of injury specifically as it relates to a workplace accident is on our mind at Kaplan Morrell law. Brain injuries are extremely serious matters and when they occur at work, it complicates and intensifies the severity of the incident even further. When it comes to…
Read MoreTop Things to Know About Taxes and Workers’ Compensation Benefits
W-2s, 1099s, and other tax documents will begin to arrive in mailboxes across the state as the time to file income tax returns in Colorado is nearing. At Kaplan Morell Law, we often receive an influx of questions around this time of year. One frequently asked question among injured workers in Colorado who reach…
Read MoreAdvice for Workmen’s Comp (Part 2) – What Injured Workers Need to Know Before Going to the Doctor.
Workers who are injured on the job need to know what will affect their worker’s comp claim and their treatment. The doctor Most injured workers don’t realize the doctor who’s been picked by the insurance company is not a family doctor. Many times workers go to be evaluated for their first injury and are not…
Read MoreWhat Are The Most Fatal and Costly Work Injuries
Each year, the Division of Worker’s Compensation Colorado creates a massive and comprehensive report recapping the prior year’s work injuries. This data contains many detailed statistics and facts about claims. These statistics cover fatalities in on-the-job injuries, the types of industries where injuries are likely to occur, and what genders or ages are the most…
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…
Read MoreChanges in 2018 Denver Workers’ Compensation Laws
The General Assembly adopted three bills affecting injured workers in Colorado. Workers’ compensation insurance is in place to protect injured workers and their employers in the state of Colorado. This insurance pays for medical treatment and a portion of lost wages when an employee is injured on the job. According to state law dating back…
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