Workplace accident kills Colorado DOT employee

Like any municipality, Colorado roads needs maintenance work. Workers who do this type of work are in danger just by being near traffic. Although accidents happen, no one is expecting to be injured on the job. In some cases, the injuries result in the need for workers’ compensation benefits to cover medical expenses and lost wages. In others, the injuries are so severe that the person dies. People who have lost a loved one in a work accident should be cognizant of how to receive workers’ compensation death benefits.

A man who worked for the state Department of Transportation died in a workplace accident. The crew was performing maintenance when the man was hit by a front-end loader. State law enforcement is investigating the accident.

Workers’ compensation benefits are important for people who have been injured on the job. Because disagreements can arise about the nature of the injury, its severity, how much medical care the person needs, the amount of time that needs to be missed from work, and whether the worker can get back to their regular job, it may be necessary to obtain legal advice. When there is a fatality, it is also important to understand how workers’ compensation death benefits can help the family left behind. Any fatal accident will have a long-term impact on a family, with financial and personal considerations coming to the forefront.

If a loved one has been killed in a workplace accident, the family should know how to be fully protected with a possible legal filing. A law firm that is experienced in assisting people who have been hurt or lost a loved one in a workplace accident can provide information and advice on how to proceed and receive maximum compensation for all that was lost.

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• WORKERS' COMPENSATION