Aug 22, 2014 | Compensability
“Ouch!” “What happened?” “It’s nothing. Just tweaked something while helping Mr. Smithers. I’ll be fine. I just started here, and CNAs are easy to replace… I can’t afford to lose this job.” If you’ve worked in healthcare—especially as a nurse or CNA—you’ve...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Colorado Voters approved the decriminalization of Marijuana for medical purposes in 2000. Under this amendment to the Colorado Constitution, individuals can follow a procedure to have a physician “recommend” medical marijuana in order to obtain a Medical Marijuana...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
DENVER WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CASES: THEY CAN CLOSE WITHOUT YOU KNOWING This week we had two heartbreaking appointments with two injured workers who were devastated when we told them that their claims were closed. Both of them were completely surprised, and...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Last year, several thousand employees were hurt on the job in Colorado. One employee in particular fell out of the back of a work truck and injured their back and has been working to get his spine repaired for the last year. Other employees have suffered head...
Aug 22, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
We are lucky to live in a State with beautiful peaks, canyons, plains and plateaus. That diverse beautiful environment comes at a price of varied hazards. Many dangerous occupations in Denver and throughout Colorado often involve open-air jobs. Exposure to the...
