1. NLRB to more easily classify workers as “independent contractors” instead of employees, and by making it easier for large companies to have no stake in the illegal activities of their franchisee operations so that companies that profit off the operations of thousands of franchisees won’t be liable when their…
The Social Security Administration makes its decision based on medical evidence such as medical testing, lab findings and treatment records, so it is very important for someone who is applying or has a pending Social Security Disability benefits case to seek and keep receiving medical treatment. Each Social Security claimant…
With a few exceptions, any Colorado company that employs one or more people – on a full-time or part-time basis – must carry workers’ compensation insurance. These policies cover on-the-job injuries and occupational illnesses – everything from broken bones to carpal tunnel syndrome. A worker can collect these workers’ compensation…
When you are injured at work, while performing work duties, you are entitled to worker’s compensation benefits paid for by your employer’s worker’s compensation insurance. This approach to work injuries is intended to streamline medical and lost wage benefits to individuals injured at work. However, with a few exceptions, only…
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In the seconds, minutes, hours, and days following an injury-causing event like a car collision or a serious fall, preserving key items and documents will help you prove your story later on during the presentation of your case. The following information will help you stay organized and collect evidence relevant…
Many people ignore the emotional trauma suffered after a car crash or injury. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an emotional illness that affects people of all ages. PTSD is commonly associated with military veterans, but it can develop after any traumatizing incident, such as car crashes. In fact, according to…
If you were hurt at work in Colorado, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim. Your claim can seek compensation for medical expenses related to your injury. However, obtaining workers’ compensation benefits is rarely easy. Employers and insurance companies frequently deny claims in Colorado. If your workers’…
When we receive a new automobile accident case, we always ask our clients not only for the insurance information for the at-fault driver but also for their own insurance information. I am frequently asked by clients why we need their insurance information if they were not at fault for causing…
By the time an injured person seeks an attorney, it is typically when the injured person cannot get the insurance company of the wrongdoer to pay for related medical treatment. Either the injured person has health insurance that has become too expensive with its co-pays, the injured person has no…
