Employment Rights Combine with Workers’ Compensation

When people are injured on the job, there are a number of employment law issues that can come into the picture.  Often we are asked: “Can I collect unemployment while I on workers’ compensation?”  The answer, unfortunately is – It depends. The Workers’ Compensation...

Colorado Mining Injuries – Top Injuries Miners Face

While mining continues to be a lucrative industry that is booming with new opportunities, these gains have not come without some risk to Colorado Miners. Many of the problems affecting miners are a result of negligence on the part of the employer. Increased burdens in...

2012 Colorado Workers’ Compensation Benefits Caps

Injured Workers should be reimbursed for lost wages while recovering for injury. However, the amount that they are eventually paid may be limited on state law adjustments to the workers’ compensation benefit caps.  There are three important limitations.  First,...

Factors Affecting Workers’ Compensation Benefits

There are several factors that affect the benefits that injured workers receive. While some factors are influenced by the parties involved, there are also several other factors that can affect the injured workers’ benefits.  Here are some of those factors that will...