Nurses are some of the most important members of the health care system. Every day, they provide essential treatment to patients, help those in need and compassionately care for the ill. This makes it all the more tragic when a nurse…
Denver workers in health care and other industries generally understand that the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration helps enforce the laws that protect them on the job and hold employers accountable for unsafe working conditions. But the federal agency…
Hospital workers devote their careers to the well-being and healing of others, and yet, they often suffer a high rate of on-the-job injuries. These injuries can lead to missed time off work as well as long-term disabilities. The reason that hospital…
Getting injured on the job can be painful, inconvenient and stressful. No matter how severe your injury is, you are likely facing time off for your recovery, potential lost wages and the accumulation of medical bills. Luckily, your employer’s workers’ comp…
Much of the negativity toward nursing homes, assisted living facilities and similar establishments focuses on the abuse and neglect the elderly experience at the hands of staff members. While this certainly does happen, just as common is the danger these…
Denver workers suffer injuries on the job all the time, but far too many dismiss the notion that they should receive compensation. Perhaps they assume that workers’ compensation is only for extreme situations and critical injuries. It is therefore worth pausing to…
Colorado state law requires all public and private employers to provide workers’ compensation coverage for their employees and to pay for the policy. That means that if you suffer an on-the-job injury in Colorado and you are a full- or…
After you sustained a workplace injury or developed a work-related condition, you may be relying on receiving Colorado workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, some injured workers receive a claim denial instead. If you receive a denial, it is important to understand…
Back injuries are prevalent in the workplace. Many Denver area employees do not realize that their employers are not solely responsible for keeping safe and injury-free while at work; workers must also practice responsible and acceptable behavior while on the…
A serious accident on the job can leave workers with injuries that change their lives forever. While many recover and eventually return to work, this is not always the case. Some workers will need vocational rehabilitation – that is, assistance…