Colorado Industries We Commonly Serve: Denver Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Workplace injuries occur in every job and industry. When seeking a workers’ compensation attorney for legal representation, you need someone familiar with your specific claims and whose entire focus is dedicated to this area of law.

At The Merkel Law Firm, LLC, our attorneys, based in Denver and Castle Rock, exclusively practice workers’ compensation law. This singular focus means we are devoted solely to helping people hurt at work in Colorado.

While we represent injured workers from any industry, we have helped numerous workers in the following industries:

Teaching And Education

An educator’s life’s purpose is devoted to educating children, preparing them for their own unique futures. Unfortunately, they are often exposed to injuries from student violence. In addition, they can suffer injuries from slips and falls (often in the parking lot) and other mechanisms of injury, such as tripping over children, mold exposure or falling down stairs. Injuries to educators can range from traumatic brain injuries to broken bones.

We assist many educators with their workers’ compensation claims and injuries, so they can focus on recovery, allowing them to get back in the classroom with their kids.

Delivery Drivers And Logistics

Delivering packages takes a toll on the body. The many deliveries and the heavy weight of packages create the perfect environment for back injuries, car accidents, lifting injuries and falls – all of which can leave an employee with lifelong medical concerns.

One of the many concerns of our injured clients who work for a delivery company is getting the treatment and benefits they need to be able to return to their jobs. We are familiar with the delivery company contracts and the added difficulties that can develop if a person is unable to return to their job quickly.

Construction

There is a reason this field of work is the most commonly thought of for workplace injuries. The most common injuries in the construction industry are from falls, falling objects and lifting. However, defective product injuries, car accidents and accidents related to heavy equipment are just a few injuries that these workers are also exposed to.

Oftentimes, in the construction industry, workers are employed by a company that does not carry workers’ compensation insurance – a violation of the law. Many times, we can find a way to get the benefits they deserve through the general contractor.

First Responders

Police officers, firefighters and EMTs put their bodies and minds on the line daily to help the public. The high-stress, high-risk nature of emergency response work leads to complex claims. We manage cases for traumatic physical injuries sustained on duty, as well as job-related PTSD and occupational exposure that can develop over time.

Health Care Workers

Nurses and other health care professionals provide essential, nonstop physical care to patients, making their bodies highly vulnerable to injury. We frequently handle cases involving serious back and shoulder injuries from lifting and transferring patients. We also assist workers injured by needle sticks, slip-and-fall mishaps on wet floors and workplace violence. Our goal is to fight for the benefits health care workers need to recover so they can return to their vital work without delay.

Warehouse And Logistics Workers

The constant movement, lifting and machine operation in warehouse and logistics facilities demand vigilance. But even with safety precautions in place, injuries are still common. We fight for clients injured in serious forklift incidents, crushing accidents, overexertion due to heavy lifting and chronic repetitive motion injuries from long shifts.

Restaurant And Service Industries

Working quickly in a kitchen or service area exposes workers to immediate hazards such as hot surfaces, sharp utensils and wet floors. We secure benefits for cooks, servers and other staff suffering from severe burns, cuts, slips, falls and debilitating occupational diseases like carpal tunnel.

Meat Packing And Processing

These high-speed production environments require repetitive, strenuous tasks in challenging conditions. We represent workers with severe injuries from machinery accidents, deep lacerations from tools and long-term repetitive stress disorders that impact their ability to perform their jobs.

Ski Resorts And Hospitality

Whether on the mountain or serving guests indoors, resort work involves unique risks – from equipment failure for lift operators to strenuous labor for maintenance staff. We assist employees with injuries stemming from falls on slopes or premises, back injuries and cold weather exposure issues.

Manufacturing And Industrial

Working with heavy equipment, machinery and complex materials requires a careful balance of precision and speed. Our firm handles serious industrial cases, including those involving severe machinery accidents, long-term occupational illnesses such as hearing loss, and injuries from exposure to harmful or toxic chemicals.

How We Help Injured Workers

Our purpose is to help you obtain the benefits you need to heal and maximize the long-term compensation from your settlement. We approach settlement with your goals and interests in mind.

We work with experts to analyze the future value of your workers’ compensation settlement and the future medical costs.

Let Us Fight For You

If you work in these or any other work industries, let our vast experience become your legal advantage in your injury claim. Our lawyers help clients throughout Colorado, and we are only a phone call away at 303-276-8665. You can also reach us by sending us an email.

Now is the best time to get help, so contact us today to schedule your initial consultation. Hablamos español.