If you've been injured at work, you can file a work injury claim and get your medical expenses covered through workers' compensation. There are several steps involved, so knowing exactly what you need to do will help make the process easier. The Babcock Law Firm specializes in Colorado workers' compensation and has helped hundreds of injured workers through their work injury claims from start Continue Reading
The State of Workers’ Compensation Insurance in Colorado
Colorado employers may be happy to hear that the cost of workers’ compensation insurance is on the decline. This is a direct effect of employers and employees implementing workplace procedures that prevent workplace injuries. The exact calculation of this good news comes from a decline in loss costs associated with workers’ compensation. However, workplace trends indicate a potential increase in Continue Reading
Worker Injured in Rescue Attempt Battling for Workers’ Comp Benefits
Franklin Pound—an employee of Pipeline Systems, Inc.—was busy working on a new pipe installation at the Sewickley Borough’s sewage treatment plant in July 2010 when tragedy struck. One of his coworkers fell into a concrete pit. Pound and others rushed to help. Pound climbed down into the pit along with the plant manager and an inspector. They attempted to rescue the fallen coworker, but Continue Reading
Healthcare Industry Ranks #1 in Workers’ Compensation Claims Filed
According to OSHA, the healthcare industry sees more worker injuries than any other type of business in the United States. Yes, you read that right. As it turns out, there are more workers’ compensation claims in healthcare than in the manufacturing or construction industries.Here are the stats on the six main causes of injured or sickened hospital workers: 48% due to overexertion and bodily Continue Reading
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