Posts Tagged ‘workers compensation attorney’
What Does it Mean to be Released Back to Work?
What Does it Mean to be Released Back to Work? – Today we’re going to talk about what happens when the doctor releases you back to work after you’ve been injured on the job. What does that mean? How do you know what your work restrictions are and how can they affect you? What are…
Read MoreThings that Happen at MMI Maintenance Care
Things that Happen at MMI Maintenance Care – The doctors may tell you that you’re at MMI but you might still need medical care. We’ll discuss the two types of medical care and help you figure the next steps to take care of your work injury. Things that Happen at MMI Maintenance Care What is…
Read MoreMMI: Permanent Restrictions for Work Injuries
MMI: Permanent Restrictions for Work Injuries – If you’re an injured worker at Maximum Medical Improvement, your doctor may assign you to permanent work restrictions. What options or rights do you have in workers’ compensation? How should you talk with the treating doctor if you think you can continue working your old job? What if…
Read MoreWhat Happens After Your Work Injury Treatment is Done?
What Happens After Your Work Injury Treatment is Done? – The doctor says my work injury treatment is done, now what? We’ll discuss what happens to injured workers in Colorado when their company doctor discharges them from medical care and how a great workers’ compensation attorney can make all the difference. What is maintenance care…
Read MoreWhat does MMI mean for a Colorado on-the-job injury?
MMI: On-the-Job Injury What does MMI mean for a Colorado on-the-job injury? – After your date of injury, the most important date is the day the treating physician says you are at Maximum Medical Improvement. What does that mean for you and your case? What if you disagree with the company Doctor? We’ll cover it!…
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 More3 Ways Marijuana Can Affect Your Colorado Worker’s Compensation Claim
The state of Colorado was one of the first states to legalize marijuana. First, the state allowed it for medical use. Eventually, along with the state of Washington, Colorado legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Now, with these policies in place, we are observing more and more people utilizing marijuana both recreationally and medically.…
Read MoreWhat Happens if You Get Injured During a Coffee Break?
How does Colorado law handle injuries that happen during an employee’s coffee break? Since you’re not actively working at the time is your injury still covered under workers compensation? The answer is YES because mandated breaks are required by law and therefore getting injured while on your break would be covered by workers comp. Here…
Read MoreWhy do injured workers need attorneys?
I am often asked, “Why do injured workers need attorneys? What are the instances when somebody needs an attorney?” There are four major reasons why people come to speak to either myself, Britton or Ronda. They want to be educated on the system – I think any injured worker, whether it’s a fairly severe injury…
Read More5 Tips To Help With Brain Injury Workers’ Compensation Claims in Colorado
With March being National Brain Injury Awareness Month, this type of injury specifically as it relates to a workplace accident is on our mind at Kaplan Morrell law. Brain injuries are extremely serious matters and when they occur at work, it complicates and intensifies the severity of the incident even further. When it comes to…
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