Posts Tagged ‘workers comp’
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 “notice” of your serious on-the-job injury. Know the difference and know how great lawyers can help you.…
Read MoreCan You File a Workers Comp Claim if You Get COVID at Work?
Caught COVID at work? Can You File a Workers Comp Claim if You Get COVID at Work? – We’ll discuss four things you’ll need in order to prove your claim and inform you on whether or not your claim is worth pursuing. What happens if I’ve caught COVID from my workplace? We wanted to talk…
Read MoreWorkers Comp Settlement Conference – Getting the Best Settlement
Many injured workers find themselves going to a workers comp settlement conference and can find the whole process intimidating. Workers Comp Settlement Conference – Will you have to testify? What will the Judge do or order? Don’t worry! With an experienced lawyer you’ll be prepared and hopefully, come to an agreement you can accept. Does…
Read MoreCoronavirus and Worker’s Compensation – What if I get Infected at Work?
Coronavirus and Worker’s Compensation – There’s no question the thing on everybody’s mind lately is, of course, the coronavirus. It’s unavoidable. It leads every headline and opening monologue. And, as I’m writing these words, there are two confirmed cases in our great state of Colorado. So with that in mind, let’s talk a bit about…
Read MoreCan I Quit My Job and Start a New One While on Workers Compensation?
A question we get asked on a pretty regular basis is “can and/or should I quit my job and start a new one while on worker’s compensation?” The short answer is yes, but beware of the potential pitfalls along the way. If you’ve been injured on the job, but are back at work because the…
Read MoreWhat is a Final Admission of Liability in a Colorado Work Injury?
If you are injured on the job in Colorado, the most underrecognized, underperceived piece of paper you receive is the final admission of liability. A final admission of liability is used by an insurance carrier to close a workers’ compensation case. The insurance company will file a final admission of liability when the injured worker…
Read More¿Qué sucede cuando usted tiene una lesión laboral anterior y se vuelve a lastimar en el trabajo?
Accidente de trabajo anterior y se vuelve a lastimar en el trabajo Hola, soy un abogado y soy mexicano. Como muchos de ustedes vine a vivir a Colorado. En nuestro bufete de abogados le ayudamos a la gente con lesiones laborales y obviamente muchos de mis clientes hablan solamente español. Hoy estamos hablando sobre que…
Read MoreAre You Covered by Workers Compensation if Injured at a Holiday Party or Company Event?
Being compensated for an injury sustained at work is one thing, but what happens if you get injured during your company holiday party or family picnic? Injured at a Holiday Party – Would you be covered under workers’ compensation? The answer is…only if it’s mandatory attendance. If the employer mandates the activity, an injury is…
Read More4 Essential Questions We Ask Injured Workers
Questions we ask injured workers – As a Workers Compensation Attorney, Britton Morrell and colleague, Angelica, discuss four fundamental questions injured workers are asked and why. They also address how the answers are significant in helping you with your claim. 1) When were you injured? Injured workers, one of the obscure rules, and many times…
Read MoreRed Flags Adjusters Look for in Workers Comp Claims
To help our clients avoid problems rather than try to repair any damage later on down the road, Margaret, a former adjuster, shares the issues that are “red flags” from an adjuster’s point of view. Red Flags Adjusters Look for in Workers Comp Claims Late Reporting – When does the injured worker claim the incident…
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