Year: 2019

This is a question that I am asked almost every day of my practice, and the answer is not a simple one. It is worth discussing how medical providers are generally selected and what your rights are as an injured worker. Every case in Workers’ Compensation has what is known as…

I have always said that we need to be people first and our professions second. Meaning, I believe that compassion is a fundamental human characteristic that should be at the forefront of what we do as people. I believe that when we practice our professions with compassion, we will not…

You are probably familiar with the federal minimum wage, which is currently only $7.25 per hour under the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq. The federal rate has been stuck at this low level for over a decade. The federal minimum wage applies to all employees…

Slip and falls can happen at anytime and anywhere in Colorado. Often, they occur in stores like Walmart, Target or Whole Foods while people are simply carrying out normal, day-to-day activities like shopping. As we have seen over the years at The Wilhite Law Firm, the negligence of store owners…