Category Archives: Workers Compensation
Adrenaline and Workers’ Comp Claims
Shake it off and get back to work is an attitude many have when they are hurt. Whether it’s a fall on a construction site, a lifting injury in a warehouse, or a slip in an office hallway, it’s common for injured workers to believe they’re okay, at least initially. One reason for this… Read More »
Repetitive Stress and Overuse Injury Claims for Mesa County Workers
Not every workplace injury happens in a single dramatic moment. Many workers develop painful and disabling conditions gradually, through repeated motions, sustained postures, or ongoing physical strain. These repetitive stress and overuse injuries can be just as disabling as a sudden accident, yet they are sometimes more difficult to prove and pursue through the… Read More »
Workplace Retaliation After Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim
Getting hurt on the job is stressful enough without having to worry about your job security. Yet many injured workers in Colorado hesitate before filing a workers’ compensation claim because they fear their employer will punish them for it. Is that fear justified, and what protections actually exist? What Retaliation Can Look Like Retaliation… Read More »
Third Party Claims Alongside a Colorado Workers’ Compensation Case
Getting hurt on the job usually means filing a workers’ compensation claim, but that’s not always the end of the story. What if someone other than your employer or a coworker caused or contributed to the accident? A subcontractor, a driver, a property owner, or the manufacturer of defective equipment could all potentially fall… Read More »
Can You Sue a Colorado Workers’ Compensation Insurer for Acting in Bad Faith?
When a Colorado business opens their premises to the public, they have certain common law duties to keep the property in reasonably safe condition. If a customer is injured due to the owner’s failure to live up to this duty, they can be held civilly liable for that customer’s medical bills, lost income, and… Read More »