Dec 1, 2014 | WC & Other Laws
Colorado Workers’ Rights to a Safe Working Environment – Naturally, some jobs may pose a threat to the safety of their workers. Common threats include physical dangers such as the risk of falling, or the hazards that may result from working with heavy machinery....
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 | Compensability
“Ouch!” “What happened?” “Oh, it’s nothing. I just felt a little pull along my waistline when I was trying to reposition old Mr. Smithers.” “You should probably report it to the Supervising Nurse.” “Nah, it’s nothing. It’ll go away. I just started my job here 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...
