Workers’ Compensation

Every day, a worker is injured or killed on the job in America. According to data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 5,333 workers died in 2019. Millions of other workers suffered serious injuries. Among these accidents are those involving heavy machinery and equipment. While many equipment incidents are caused by human errors...

The workers’ compensation program in Colorado provides a financial safety net for workers who get injured on the job or in the course of their employment. Those who qualify for workers’ comp benefits can recover compensation for their medical bills and lost wages without being required to prove fault. Traditionally, however, workers’ compensation only...

As the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the country with new variants and spikes in the number of positive cases, more workers are wondering if they qualify for workers’ compensation benefits for contracting the virus because of their jobs. Workers’ comp coverage for COVID-19 changes from state to state, as well as based on...

While it is possible to suffer an injury at any job, certain occupations in Colorado put workers at a higher risk of suffering serious injuries than others. If you work in a high-risk occupation, it is wise to know your rights in terms of workers’ compensation insurance for medical bill coverage. You may need...

In Colorado, a workers’ compensation claim is a way to recover financial compensation for your medical bills and lost wages as an injured worker without having to prove fault. If you report your injury to your employer and seek workers’ comp benefits, you may be afraid that this will lead to your boss firing...