There are scores of prominent office buildings in Colorado. While the employees in an office setting may not face the same hazards as someone tasked to a warehouse, construction site or health care facility, injury risks are not zero. Being aware of the potential...
Workers’ Compensation
What common injuries threaten warehouse workers?
Workers in Colorado warehouses perform many tasks to ensure that the warehouse runs effectively. Loading and unloading many boxes, crates and more become routine, but the workload could lead to injuries. Electrical and repair work might be necessary as well and...
How to avoid common construction injuries
As a general rule, your Colorado employer is required to take reasonable steps to reduce your risk of getting hurt while working on a construction site. However, there are also steps that you can take to minimize your risk of falling, being struck by an object or...
Dangers of heat exposure for workers
Colorado workers who work in high-pressure environments like factories or warehouses know that hazardous conditions can exist indoors as well outdoors. Industrial workers are particularly susceptible to indoor conditions where the temperature inside is much hotter...
Workers’ compensation damages for depression or anxiety
Dealing with an injury can be traumatic, and can also bring with it adverse emotions due to the difficult position that the injury puts you in. For example, a physical injury such as a broken arm or leg can prevent you from working for a significant amount of time,...
Workplace eye injuries and what you should do
There are many ways that you can get injured at work in Colorado, and your eyes are very important. You should always make every effort to avoid eye injuries, but if you ever find that you have hurt yourself, you should seek medical treatment so that you can make your...
Most common accidents in the workplace
Accidents in the workplace happen more than many people realize. While some lines of work are more dangerous than others, there is always a chance that you may get injured while on the job. Here are a few common workplace accidents that occur in Colorado and...
Can you apply for workers’ comp after a commute accident?
To qualify for workers' compensation in Colorado, you have to be injured on the job site or while you're clocked in. Typically, this doesn't apply to injuries you might sustain while driving to work or coming home. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Can you...
What if my workers’ compensation claim was denied?
It was an ordinary day at work, then you found yourself seriously injured. After seeking medical attention, you reported the injury to your employer and filed for workers' compensation benefits. You anticipate getting the benefits you need to cover medical expenses...
Working in healthcare comes with multiple job injury risks
Before a pandemic ravaged throughout the United States in 2020, you might not have thought much about job-related hazards you face working in healthcare. However, in 2017, more than 580,000 healthcare works suffered a job-related injury or illness, according to the...
