Workers’ compensation laws in this state were established through the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act of 1915. The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC) oversees this system that requires just about every employer in the state to carry workers’ comp coverage. There are very few exceptions to which employers do not have to carry this coverage
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When individuals sustain on-the-job injuries in Colorado, they will typically be able to receive workers’ compensation insurance period this type of insurance is mandatory for nearly every employer in the state and will generally pay medical bills and a significant portion of lost wages if a person is unable to work while recovering. However,
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If you or somebody you love sustains an injury as a result of a bicycle accident, you need to know whether or not insurance will cover the medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages. Typically, individuals who sustain bicycle accident injuries in an incident caused by the negligence of another driver will
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Riding a bicycle on or around the roadway can be a great way to get from point A to point B, but bicyclists are also more vulnerable than other roadway users. It is imperative for bicyclists to follow the rules on the road as set forth by Colorado law. Here, our Denver bike accident
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There are times when individuals sustain injuries caused by the negligence of others, but there are also scenarios where injury victims actually “assumed the risk” of undertaking a certain activity, which means they will likely be barred from recovering compensation for their injuries. Assumption of risk occurs when a person voluntarily exposes themselves to
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