Workers’ Compensation

Truck drivers in Colorado are susceptible to a number of work-related injuries. Here's a look at the common ones and tips you could use to reduce your risk of injuries. Common truck driver work injuries • Shoulder injuries - Researchers have shown that repeated...

Some workplaces in Colorado are fraught with danger. That's why it is mandatory for employers to have workers' compensation insurance. To protect yourself from any injuries, you need to adhere to the following safety tips. Understand the risks Every workplace is...

Employers in many different industries are struggling to find people able to fill open positions. Often, there are few applicants who qualify for the jobs, and the companies sometimes opt to pick someone who is the best option available to them. Unfortunately, due to...

It isn't uncommon to work in cold, windy and wet conditions during the winter months in Colorado. Therefore, it is important to learn how to work in those conditions so that you can avoid frostbite, falling on hard surfaces or other issues that may occur while...

In Denver, Colorado, nursing is one of the most rewarding professions that there is. Unfortunately, being a nurse is also one of the most dangerous jobs. There are various reasons for that. When nurses are injured while on the job, they have cause to file for workers’...

Workers in Colorado are exposed to many different kinds of occupational hazards. Sometimes, the origin of a person’s illness is related to a work condition that they were unaware of initially. A flight attendant with Delta Airlines recently won a workers’ compensation...

In Colorado, any type of construction work has its inherent dangers. However, some projects are riskier than others. For those who are stationed in work zones, it can place them in jeopardy that goes beyond the normal challenges with construction. Since injuries are...

Construction workers in Colorado face a lot of work hazards, including eye injuries. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, construction workers are more at risk for eye injuries than workers in any other industry. In fact, around 20% of...

Colorado home health nurses have a unique set of hazards that they might not face in a traditional hospital setting. Not surprisingly, their workers' compensation claims are different, too. Workplace hazards unique to home health nurses Seniors now stay in their homes...

When Colorado workers are injured on the job, they may not understand what their options are or what benefits they're entitled to. The state can make it somewhat confusing for workers' comp claimants. It's true that receiving other benefits may reduce your award from...