If an insurance company denies a policy holder’s claim without a clear reason, the insurance company may be acting in “bad faith.” After an accident or catastrophe, an insurance adjuster will evaluate the damage. Adjusters are trained to investigate situations and look for reasons that could justify denying personal injury claims. The line between acting in good faith and bad faith is very thin Continue Reading
Workers’ Comp Claims and Pre-Existing Conditions
It is an unfortunate fact that some insurance companies will try to deny an employee workers’ compensation benefits due to a pre-existing condition. These types of situations are never easy for the injured worker. If it happens to you, chances are you will need an experienced workers’ comp attorney to assist you in receiving any compensation that you are owed. There are many kinds of injuries Continue Reading
Having Health Insurance Can Reduce Workplace Injuries
Being a construction worker can come at a serious risk to one’s health. By the numbers, each year more than 4,500 workers lose their lives and another four million are seriously injured each year while on the job, according to OSHA. One way that you can reduce the chance that you’ll be hurt on the job is by seeing your physician regularly. However, as most construction workers are paid per Continue Reading
Colorado Department of Labor Launches New Online Surcharge Application
On Tuesday, July 16th, the Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation, a branch of the Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), announced the unveiling of its new online surcharge portal. The goal of the surcharge application, according to the website, is to “facilitate calculation of surcharge by insurers and self-insured employers alike.” Surcharges are paid on a biannual basis by around Continue Reading
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