No employer wants to see an employee injured on the job. When accidents that result in injury do happen, it creates a lot of complications for the employer. The company may have OSHA inspections if the accident was safety related, may face fines or lawsuits, will have decreased productivity due to having a worker out with the injury and will have to handle the workers compensation claim process.
When you are injured on the job, you must notify your employer of the accident. The company then has ten days to report the injury to its insurance company. Once the accident is reported, the workers compensation claim process begins.
If your company fails to report the injury to their insurance, does not provide you with an Admission of Liability, or does not have workers compensation insurance in place, you must file a claim with the Colorado Division of Workers Compensation Customer Service Unit.
Navigating the waters of filing a claim if your company denies liability for your injury can be challenging, especially if your accident has left you seriously injured. If you find yourself dealing with a resisting company, an experience Colorado workers compensation attorney can help you get a resolution that covers your medical and financial needs.
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