workers compensation
What You Need to Know About Colorado’s Workers’ Compensation Laws
Understanding your rights and protections under Colorado workers’ compensation laws is imperative after an on-the-job injury. These laws exist to offer financial and medical benefits to employees injured on the job. However, navigating the claims process can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with an injury. At Mintz Law Firm, we are dedicated to helping injured…
Read MoreWho Qualifies for Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Colorado?
In Colorado, workers’ compensation is a vital safety net designed to support employees who suffer injuries or illnesses due to their jobs. Understanding who qualifies for these benefits can be crucial for employees and employers alike. If you’re worried about whether you qualify, we are here to demystify the eligibility criteria. Whether you’re a full-time,…
Read MoreRecovering Work-Related Injury Compensation In a Gig Economy
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the gig economy, the traditional boundaries of employment have blurred, giving rise to flexible job opportunities that range from rideshare driving to freelance programming. However, this flexibility often comes with a significant trade-off – the uncertainty about the scope of worker protections, especially when it comes to injuries sustained…
Read MoreInjured in a Construction Accident? Here’s What You Need to Know
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the country. According to OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration), 971 of the 4674 deaths in the workplace in 2017 — almost one in five — were in the construction sector. In addition to those fatalities, thousands more workers were injured enough to lose work…
Read MoreLegal Dive: Nanez v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office
As we’ve discussed here in the past several times, workers’ compensation claims can be often be tricky. The sad truth, however, is that we often downplay some of the details because while some go mostly smoothly when you have all your ducks in a row, there are situations that are absolutely disturbing when you realize…
Read MoreHow Construction Site Workers Optimize Compensation Claims
Working in construction is an attractive job for millions of people across the country. There are a wide variety of roles for a person to choose from, the pay is usually quite good, and most of the time, it provides stable employment. Unfortunately, construction jobs also lead to thousands of workers’ compensation claims every year…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Statistics That You May Not Know
Although most jobs are relatively safe, sustaining an injury from an acute incident is never outside the realm of possibility. If the injury is severe enough, then you may find yourself submitting a workers’ compensation claim. It’s very possible that you don’t know a lot about workers’ compensation, and that’s perfectly okay. We’ve covered some…
Read MoreHow to Maximize Your Workers Comp Claim
With so many hard-working men and women in the workforce today, the possibility of being injured on the job is a real concern for millions of Americans. When you are no longer able to work or are limited in what you can do because of a serious injury, workers’ compensation can help you receive financial…
Read More10 Simple Ways to Prevent Construction Site Accidents (part 2 of 2)
It seems that you can’t drive or even walk very far these days without seeing some sort of construction going on, whether it’s road workers digging up a city street or construction of a new commercial building. While we certainly wish that these jobs were 100% safe, the truth is that accidents in the construction…
Read MoreWorker Injured While Performing Union Activities
Union workers can wear many hats in relationship to their employment. They are like most other employees, union or otherwise, during the workday. They are supporters for fair wages and employment conditions during a strike. And those involved with union leadership are advocates for union members and negotiators of collective bargaining agreements with management. So,…
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