Can I Be Fired If I Am Injured at Work in Colorado?

February 11, 2010
Fired, termination, notice in Colorado

Yes, in Colorado you can be fired after being injured at work.  And thanks to a law passed by the Colorado legislature in 1999, Colorado employers are firing injured workers more and more often. Under this law, if you are “responsible” for losing your job, you are not eligible for wage-loss benefits. This is true [...]

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Does Carpal Tunnel Only Happen With Repetitive Job Tasks?

January 3, 2010
carpal tunnel

Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the muscles in the wrist swell and compress the nerve running down the arm into the hand.  This squeezing of the median nerve produces pain, numbness and tingling in the hands.  Severe cases can cause permanent nerve damage. Carpal tunnel usually happens to people whose jobs require repetitive use of the hands.  [...]

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Can Being on Facebook or MySpace Hurt My Workers’ Compensation Case?

December 29, 2009
Social media and your workmans comp case.

Yes it can. Many insurance defense lawyers are aware of Facebook, and routinely do searches for claimants. If your Facebook page is set to allow anyone to view it, everyone, including the insurance company’s lawyer can see what you’ve posted. Many people are not aware that the default privacy setting gives you no privacy. Recently, Dollar [...]

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2010 Colorado Workers’ Comp Mileage Rate is Going Down

November 25, 2009
Workers comp mileage for 2010

As of January 1, 2010, the Colorado workers’ compensation mileage rate is decreasing from .55 a mile to .52 a mile. You can be reimbursed for travel to and from treatment for your condition that is prescribed by your doctor, including: physical therapy, picking up prescriptions, surgery, and appointments with your doctor. It is important to track [...]

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