A pattern we have seen in several of our recent cases is that some employers try to circumvent state and federal overtime laws by “averaging” the two weeks of a pay period so that their employees only receive overtime compensation when they work more than 80 hours in two weeks….
Colorado, like other states, places a statute of limitations on workers’ compensation claims. These claims allow you to seek compensation from your employer’s insurance company if you are hurt on the job. In most cases, injured workers in Colorado have two years from the date of an accident to do…
Do You Work Outdoors? For many people, nothing beats working in the great outdoors. Getting exercise, soaking up the sun and breathing fresh air can make for an enjoyable day on the job. However, people who work outdoors also face unique hazards. As the seasons change, so do the illness…
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…
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…
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’…
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…
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…
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…
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…
