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 I use my vacation…

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 encounter at Kaplan Morrell. 5 Things Injured Workers Think Wouldn’t Affect Their Claim but Do 1) Your age – Age will often affect your compensation for…

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 are a few circumstances where an injury could happen off the clock or outside of the building.…

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 recreational consumption of marijuana, but our state laws still…

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 certain circumstances may affect whether or not their workers’ comp claim will be approved. Here…

Let’s say you have a workers’ compensation claim in Colorado and your Denver workers’ compensation attorney has worked with you to get you as much help as possible. You’ve gone through the process of healing and your workers’ compensation doctor has placed you at maximum medical improvement after the injury. Your Denver workers’ compensation lawyer…

Pinnacol Assurance is the State Compensation Insurance Agency for the state of Colorado. One hundred years ago, Colorado was one of the first states to create a state agency responsible for compensation to have a safety net for Colorado employers and workers. Denver disability attorneys and Denver disability lawyers work with Pinnacol to give workers…

Don’t underestimate the power of a “Pain Diagram”. At the very least, a Pain Diagram should be completed every time you see the primary care physician. Ideally, a Pain Diagram should be completed any time a physician or therapist examines you. A Pain Diagram can be helpful in a couple of different ways. First, the…

The Social Security Administration published new guidelines for evaluating fibromyalgia in its disability cases on July 25, 2012. The purpose of the Ruling is to assist SSA’s decision makers in evaluating disability claims with allegations of fibromyalgia. According to the Ruling, fibromyalgia “is a complex medical condition characterized primarily by widespread pain in the joints, muscles, tendons…

Starting March 1, 2013, all Federal benefits, including Social Security payments, went electronic. There are no more paper checks. Social Security beneficiaries here in Colorado as well as across the country will receive their payments by direct deposit or on a debit card. For any Social Security beneficiary who does not choose an option for…

Posts Tagged ‘Denver Workers Comp Attorney’

Workers Comp Tip – Should I Use My Vacation Time for a Work Injury?

5 Things Injured Workers Think Wouldn’t Affect Their Claim but Do

Are You Covered Under Workers’ Compensation When Injured Off-the-Clock?

Marijuana Use Can Impact Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Four Things That You Think Might Affect Your Workers’ Compensation Claim- But Don’t!

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