Do you know how to report a workplace injury?
You work hard, and at the end of the day, you want nothing more than to go home and enjoy the evening. However, if you get hurt while at work, everything in your life may change. Do you know what…
Law enforcement traffic injuries warrant workers’ compensation
Law enforcement officers in Denver and throughout Colorado place themselves in harm’s way as part of their job. They are the ones who go to the site of an accident to help those in need. In some cases, however, they…
Research indicates ELD regulations could increase crash risks
Since there are many trucks in Denver and throughout Colorado, it is a natural concern they could cause accidents. A crash with a truck can leave those in smaller, passenger vehicles with severe injuries or even fatalities. Federal regulators are…
An unexpected rear-end collision can cause unseen injuries
Perhaps your vehicle has been hit from behind at some point. If not, keep in mind that such an accident is usually unexpected, and your body is not prepared for impact. A rear-end crash, even when it happens at a…
Accident on forklift kills construction worker
Construction projects are a seeming constant in Colorado. With that, workers are required to use large vehicles, heavy equipment, complicated tools and be stationed at significant heights. Even lower-level construction projects have certain dangers. Injuries are common in this industry…
Common injuries that health care workers should know about
Unfortunately, hospitals are among the most dangerous work environments across the country. Nurses, doctors and other health care workers risk their personal safety to provide the level of care their patients require. Health care workers risk many types of injuries that cause them to miss…
Driver goes through red light causing fatal crash
When people are on the road in Denver and across Colorado, there is an expectation that everyone will adhere to basic rules, like stopping at red lights, yielding to pedestrians and sticking to all other requirements that are designed to…
3 mistakes to avoid after your car accident
A car crash can have serious consequences on your health and finances. You may continue to feel the repercussions for many years into the future. Obtaining compensation through a personal injury lawsuit can help you by offsetting financial losses and enabling you to…
Positive and negative trends in Colorado workplace accident stats
Regardless of the type of work they do, Colorado workers can suffer injuries and fatalities in a workplace accident. For those who are confronted with this unfortunate turn of events, workers’ compensation benefits are a necessity and a right. Workers’…
Does workers’ comp cover PTSD?
When you suffer an injury on the job, workers’ compensation laws govern how much of that injury your employer is responsible for covering. Along with the physical injuries, you may also have psychological issues cropping up. Your doctors believe you suffer…