Compassionate Legal Representation For Injured Hospitality Workers In Colorado

Restaurant employees and kitchen staff work in fast-paced environments surrounded by hazards such as sharp utensils, wet floors and hot surfaces. These high-risk spaces make them vulnerable to injuries and occupational diseases that can affect their ability to work and earn a living.

Established in 2011, our Denver law firm, The Merkel Law Firm, LLC, focuses exclusively on workers’ compensation law. By using our legal knowledge and bilingual skills to help English and Spanish-speaking industry workers navigate their claims process, they can make informed decisions about their workers’ compensation cases and receive the financial support that they deserve.

Common Denver Hotel And Restaurant Worker Injuries

Denver’s booming hospitality sector generates around $7 billion in economic activity for the city’s economy. These business initiatives not only play a vital role in Colorado’s tourism industry but also help provide employment opportunities for locals.

With our team’s 25 years of combined experience, we can help industry workers seek compensation for their minor and major workplace injuries, such as:

• Burns: Chefs and kitchen staff who use hot cooking equipment can suffer from burns that may require long-term recovery.
• Cuts and lacerations: Workers can get deep cuts from handling sharp knives, produce slicers or broken glass.
• Slip-and-fall injuries: Employees can sustain injuries from slipping accidents that may arise from stepping on greasy or wet surfaces.
• Repetitive strain injuries: Repetitive motions of labor in the kitchen from food preparation and heavy lifting of ingredients or tools can cause strains on the workers’ joints and muscles.
• Occupational diseases: Denver hospitality workers who manage cleaning and disinfecting products can suffer from chemical exposure accidents that may lead to respiratory problems or cancer.

To ensure that employees can link their injuries to their job duties, it is vital to work with an attorney who can assess their cases and guide them through the whole process.

We Help Employees Maximize Their Workers’ Comp Benefits

When you hire us for your Colorado workers’ comp case, we will sit down with you to hear your story, answer your questions and help you maximize your compensation amount. With a successful claim, you can receive:

• Medical benefits: Full coverage for all necessary medical costs, including your hospital bills, doctor fees, medicines and medical supplies.
• Wage loss compensation: If your injury causes you a temporary total disability, you can receive two-thirds of your average weekly wage, including your reported tips.
• Permanent disability benefits: If your injury causes you a permanent disability (partial or total), you can receive compensation for your lasting impairment.

These benefits can not only help you recover from your accident but also provide you with peace of mind over your financial worries.

Reach Out To A Trusted Law Firm Today

To discuss your workers’ comp concerns, call our Denver office today at 303-276-8665 or contact us via our contact form. We represent hospitality industry workers statewide.