Posts Tagged ‘workers compensation’
Workers 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 MoreWorkers Compensation and Death – Injury Unrelated to Work
Workers Compensation and Death – Injury Unrelated to Work – What happens to your benefits if you die during your Colorado work injury claim but it’s NOT due to your work injury? We discuss a few ways that an unrelated death might actually be related to a work injury and what benefits you may be…
Read MoreWhat if You Die Due to Work Injury? Your Family’s Rights
Workers Compensation – What Are Your Family’s Rights if You Die Due to Work Injury? – We help families who have lost parents or spouses to a fatal work injury. Workers Compensation provides basic benefits to these families. We are here to make sure you get the full amount the law entitles to you. What…
Read MoreInjured Arm or Leg in a Colorado Work Injury
If you injured your arm or leg in a Colorado Work Injury…read this! Injured Arm or Leg in a Colorado Work Injury – If you have been injured on the job in Colorado and hurt your shoulder, hip, knee, or elbow, your doctor may do something called contralateral normalization. What is that? And how will…
Read MoreWhat Happens if You Get Injured Working at Home?
What happens if you get injured working at home? – With the growing number of people working from home due to COVID-19, we’ve been asked frequently, “What happens if you get injured while working at home?” What happens if you get injured working at home? Workers compensation questions like these hinge on the details so allow…
Read MoreWorkers Comp Tip – Should I Use My Vacation Time for a Work Injury?
If you were forced to take time off work because of a work injury and your employer says, “Just use your vacation time.” Do you have to do that? Does it still count as a wage loss even though you used PTO? We’re here to provide you with the answers. Should I use my vacation…
Read MoreQuien es Culpable: Reglas de Seguridad
Quien es Culpable: Reglas de Seguridad Hoy vamos a hablar sobre quien es culpable con las Reglas de Seguridad. Reglas de Seguidad existen para que tanto los trabajadores como patrones se sientan protegidos y seguros. Es importante que esto sea una realidad, todos obedezcamos las reglas de seguridad, tanto el patrón que debe hacerlas cumplir.…
Read MoreSafety Rule Violations – Understanding Your Rights
Safety Rule Violations! Are your benefits getting reduced because the carrier or employer says the injury is your fault! Hold on! It’s not that simple! Read Safety Rule Violations – Understanding Your Rights Was the work injury your fault or your employer’s? The truth is, it doesn’t matter either way… In workers’ compensation, it doesn’t…
Read MoreWhat Should I Wear to my Court Hearing For Workers Compensation?
Not every Colorado work injury ends up at a court hearing, but when they do, it’s natural to wonder what to wear. Clearly a level of professionalism is required but how professional should you dress? What Should I Wear to my Court Hearing For Workers Compensation? – Your Sunday best might not be the right…
Read MoreHow to Talk About Prior Injuries and “Problems” After You’ve Been Injured at Work
One trap for unaware injured workers is when doctors, adjusters, or lawyers ask about prior injuries or prior medical history. Prior Injuries – Often, we see well-meaning and honest clients deny having prior medical “problems” only to find medical records documenting pain complaints before the work injury. We help guide clients to understand how to…
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