Workers’ Compensation and OSHA

Workers’ Compensation and OSHA

Workers’ Compensation and OSHA -Many workers are understandably upset if an employer refuses to correct an unsafe worksite. It’s worse if you get injured because of it! What are your options if that happens? Today, we’ll talk about how Workers’...
Work Injuries and Unemployment

Work Injuries and Unemployment

Work injuries and Unemployment – If you’re injured, off work, and you need income, you might wonder if you should try to get Workers’ Compensation or if you should get Unemployment. If you’re off work due to a work injury and you have restrictions, in general,...
Final Admissions! Things That Happen at MMI

Final Admissions! Things That Happen at MMI

Final Admissions! Things That Happen at MMI – We are wrapping up our series about what happens when you reach MMI (Maximum Medical Improvement). We’ve talked about what happens when you’ve been given restrictions, an impairment rating, and when you...
Time in Workers Compensation – Part 2

Time in Workers Compensation – Part 2

Time in Workers Compensation – We’re continuing our discussion about how long these take in the legal system when it comes to Colorado work injuries! Making a “claim” for an injury is different and legally distinct from giving...
Things that Happen at MMI: Impairment Ratings

Things that Happen at MMI: Impairment Ratings

Things that Happen at MMI: Impairment Ratings – When your doctor tells you “This is as good as it’s going to get” regarding your work injury, you’re considered at Maximum Medical Improvement. At that point you’re going to get an impairment rating, but what is...