A serious injury on the job can leave you dependent on workers' compensation benefits. When the insurance carrier denies your claim or challenges part of it, you may be uncertain about what happens next. Recognizing when a hearing becomes necessary can help you...
If you were hurt at work in Colorado, you may receive an impairment rating during your workers’ compensation claim. This rating can affect the benefits you may receive. Knowing what an impairment rating means can help you better understand your claim. What is an...
Insurers will often request an Independent Medical Exam (IME) to obtain a second opinion on a workplace injury. This is because the insurance company wants to verify the recovery timeline, whether the claim involves a nurse getting injured while lifting a patient or a...
Employees who suffer injuries while they’re at work often become focused on getting the medical care they need. While that’s the priority in these situations, there’s another step that has to be taken once medical concerns are stabilized. If you have been hurt on the...
Most Colorado employees are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits if they get hurt at work. The law mandates workers’ compensation coverage to ensure that businesses do not end up subject to direct liability for worker injuries or that workers sustain lasting...
In Colorado, worker’s compensation has different benefits for certain kinds of injuries, and their duration can range from a few weeks for minor ailments to a lifetime for catastrophic injuries. But in most cases, temporary benefits reach their end with a legal and...
You care about how fast benefits start because missed pay and medical bills add up fast. Colorado sets strict deadlines that can speed things up if you act early. Key filing and decision clocks Your report starts the process. Several clocks then run at the same time:...