Jan 11, 2021 | Compensability
If you were forced to take time off work because of a work injury and your employer says, “Just use your vacation time.” Do you have to do that? Does it still count as a wage loss even though you used PTO? We’re here to provide you with the answers. Should...
Jan 29, 2020 | WC & Other Laws
5 Things Injured Workers Think Wouldn’t Affect Their Claim but Do – There are some confusing but significant aspects of a work injury that can affect your workers’ compensation claim and the benefits you receive. Here are five that we typically...
Dec 18, 2019 | Compensability
Are You Covered Under Workers’ Compensation When Injured Off-the-Clock? Workers’ compensation claims can be quite complicated. With the changing weather in December, it has us at Kaplan Morrell thinking about when and where work injuries might occur. Here...
Jan 20, 2018 | WC & Other Laws
When it comes to marijuana use on-the-job, the best advice is “don’t do it!” Contrary to what you may believe, whether for medical or recreational uses, your right to toke is not protected by law in the work environment. Colorado has legalized both the medical and...
Dec 21, 2017 | Claims Process
If you’ve been injured on the job, and are considering filing for workers’ compensation benefits in Colorado, you may be wondering how to file your claim, and what factors may affect your workers’ compensation case. Many injured workers believe that...
