Posts Tagged ‘workers compensation’
My Employer Doesn’t Want Me To Have Medical Appointments During Work Hours – What Should I Do?
Medical Appointments During Work Hours – A doctor’s appointment is important, you need to heal! It’s equally as important that you show up to that doctor’s appointment, and sometimes that means doing so during work hours. So what happens if your employer takes issue with the fact that you have a scheduled appointment within your…
Read MoreCORONAVIRUS Y WORKERS COMPENSATION – ¿QUÉ PASA SI CONTRAJO LA ENFERMEDAD EN EL TRABAJO?
CORONAVIRUS Y WORKERS COMPENSATION – En nuestras oficinas de Kaplan Morrell en Colorado trabajan Teresa y Michelle, ellas están aquí, junto con todo nuestro equipo de profesionales expertos en lesiones en el trabajo, ayudando a todas las personas con lesiones en el trabajo para que consigan todos los beneficios que por ley les corresponden cuando…
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 Workers Compensation Pay My Family Member for Taking Care of Me While in Treatment?
Can Workers Compensation Pay My Family Member for Taking Care of Me While in Treatment? I recently received this question from a client who was recovering from surgery: Can workers compensation pay my family member for taking care of me while in treatment? The only answer I could offer him (or to anyone for that…
Read MoreFive things you should tell your attorney you’ve hired to help you with your on-the-job injury.
You’ve been injured on the job. Five things you should tell your attorney you’ve hired to help you with your on-the-job injury. You’ve contacted an attorney and have procured their services to help navigate through the process of obtaining worker’s compensation benefits. Transparent communication between client and attorney is absolutely critical during the lifecycle of…
Read More5 Things Injured Workers Think Wouldn’t Affect Their Claim but Do
There are some confusing but significant aspects of a work injury that can affect your workers’ compensation claim and the benefits you receive. Here are five that we typically encounter at Kaplan Morrell. 5 Things Injured Workers Think Wouldn’t Affect Their Claim but Do 1) Your age – Age will often affect your compensation for…
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 MoreAre You Covered Under Workers’ Compensation When Injured Off-the-Clock?
Are You Covered Under Workers’ Compensation When Injured Off-the-Clock? Workers’ compensation claims can be quite complicated. With the changing weather in December, it has us at Kaplan Morrell thinking about when and where work injuries might occur. Here are a few circumstances where an injury could happen off the clock or outside of the building.…
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.…
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