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	<title>Mary Jeffers Denver Attorney</title>
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		<title>Dealing with Catastrophic Injuries</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes work-related injuries aren’t that bad, like a pulled back or a bruised bone. Sometimes they’re worse, like a torn ligament or a slipped disc. And then sometimes they’re bad enough to be called catastrophic, because your life will never &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2012/02/dealing-with-catastrophic-injuries/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes work-related injuries aren’t that bad, like a pulled back or a bruised bone. Sometimes they’re worse, like a torn ligament or a slipped disc.</p>
<p>And then sometimes they’re bad enough to be called <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/catastrophic-accidents-injury-denver-colorado/">catastrophic</a>, because your life will never be the same. Serious brain injuries damaged spinal cord, paralysis, amputated limbs, or severe burns.</p>
<p>No one is mentally prepared for an injury of that magnitude, and sustaining an injury like that can have far more long-reaching mental and emotional effects than most people expect.</p>
<p>Often in catastrophic injury cases, it’s not difficult to convince a jury that you’ve been injured. The extensive damage speaks for itself, so you don’t need a lawyer who can explain your injuries. What you will need, however, is a lawyer who can create a thorough, comprehensive treatment plan for both physical and mental injuries so that you can be assured of getting the compensation that you deserve.</p>
<p>It’s far too easy to settle for less than you are owed, but unless you know how much money it will cost to be treated, you can’t possibly know what sort of payout is fair. One hundred thousand dollars may sound like a lot of money in the courtroom, but rising medical costs and expensive medical procedures will use up that kind of money faster than should be possible.</p>
<p>Without a representative who can fight to get you the full compensation that you’re owed, you may find that you can no longer work, and that you don’t have enough money to pay medical bills.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know has suffered a catastrophic injury due to someone else’s negligence, call an <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">experienced lawyer</a> today!</p>
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		<title>Toxic Substances Difficult to Diagnose</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:27:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Throughout our entire lives we become accustomed to simple, visible cause-and-effects. You hit your finger with a hammer, and it hurts. You fall, and break your arm. Those are easy to see, and easy to understand. It’s far more difficult &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2012/02/toxic-substances-difficult-to-diagnose/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Throughout our entire lives we become accustomed to simple, visible cause-and-effects. You hit your finger with a hammer, and it hurts. You fall, and break your arm.</p>
<p>Those are easy to see, and easy to understand.</p>
<p>It’s far more difficult to understand the idea that small doses of a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/exposure-toxic-substances/">chemical</a> over days, months, or years can cause serious health problems many years later. There’s no clear link.</p>
<p>In addition to making it hard for regular people to understand, it makes it extra hard for a court to make the connection. After all, that cancer could have come from anything. Do you smoke? Well, clearly it was the smoking.</p>
<p>No one wants to pay large amounts of money for someone’s else’s health care if they can avoid it, so companies will find every excuse not to pay you. Anything you do can become ammunition for them to use to deny you your payments.</p>
<p>The fact of the matter is that workers can easily be exposed to harsh, cancer-causing chemicals that may take five, ten, or even twenty years to cause cancer, but their progress is inexorable, and the cause-and-effect chain is made of steel.</p>
<p>If you suspect that you’ve been exposed to chemicals that may cause serious illnesses in several years, or if you’ve already developed an illness that you think was caused by chemical exposure on the job, you should <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">contact a lawyer</a> as soon as possible to ensure that you have someone on your side, advocating for you to get what rightfully belongs to you.</p>
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		<title>Equipment Failures are Somebody’s Fault</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:27:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows what it’s like to buy a piece of defective equipment, whether it’s a toaster that doesn’t work, or a shirt with a ripped seam. Generally today we just take those things back to the store and they replace &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2012/02/equipment-failures-are-somebodys-fault/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone knows what it’s like to buy a piece of <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/">defective equipment</a>, whether it’s a toaster that doesn’t work, or a shirt with a ripped seam. Generally today we just take those things back to the store and they replace them or refund them.</p>
<p>But what happens when you’re using a piece of equipment at work, and it breaks? If there’s no injury involved, you just report it to your boss and go on with your day, but what if that piece of equipment is responsible for you getting injured?</p>
<p>Companies never want to pay extra money to their employees if they can help it, so in cases like that, they’ll try to shift the blame. They may blame it on a manufacturer defect and claim that it isn’t their fault, or even try to say that the accident was nobody’s fault.</p>
<p>The fact of the matter is that if you get injured on the job for ANY reason, it’s somebody’s fault, and you deserve compensation.</p>
<p>The law is often confusing and difficult to understand, which is why if you’ve been injured by a piece of equipment, defective or not, you should <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">contact an attorney</a> experienced in workers’ compensation in order to help get the compensation that you deserve.</p>
<p>Don’t let corporate rhetoric stop you from getting compensated for your injury, especially if that injury prevents you from working in the meantime. Being injured can change your entire life, and you need to fight back!</p>
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		<title>Be Extra Careful of Brain Injuries</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:27:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brain injuries can be some of the most difficult cases when it comes to workers’ compensation, but they can also be some of the most expensive. Brain injuries have the problem of not being outwardly visible, so they can be &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2012/02/be-extra-careful-of-brain-injuries/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Brain injuries can be some of the most difficult cases when it comes to workers’ compensation, but they can also be some of the most expensive.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/brain-injury/">Brain injuries</a> have the problem of not being outwardly visible, so they can be very difficult to diagnose and treat, and even more difficult to convince others to pay for. To make matters even worse, many brain injuries don’t manifest immediately. So you can feel ‘fine’ after a concussion, but then hours later you may suddenly fall unconscious, or not be able to remember your name.</p>
<p>It’s much easier to get compensation for something like a broken leg, because everyone can see that the leg is obviously broken. But when it comes to brain injuries, there will always be someone who suspects that you are just ‘making it up’.</p>
<p>Symptoms can be as straightforward as loss of consciousness, or as subtle as mood swings, but both cases need extensive, expensive treatment.</p>
<p>That’s why it’s so important to have a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">good attorney</a> on your side when you’re trying to get the compensation that you deserve for a work-related injury.</p>
<p>If you’ve suffered some sort of head trauma while on the job, you should really consider visiting a specialist to get tested for a brain injury. Some of the symptoms may be so subtle that you aren’t even aware of them. It often takes someone else to say, “You know, you’ve been acting really strange ever since…”</p>
<p>The longer you wait for treatment, the worse it can be!</p>
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		<title>Colorado Uranium Mill Workers Now Entitled to Benefits and Compensation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:17:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Labor announced that former workers that worked in the uranium mills in Grand Junction, Gunnison, Maybell, Durango, Nucla, Naturita, Rifle, Slick Rock and several other locations may be eligible for government medical benefits and compensation from &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2012/02/colorado-uranium-mill-workers-now-entitled-to-benefits-and-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The U.S. Department of Labor announced that former workers that worked in the uranium mills in Grand Junction, Gunnison, Maybell, Durango, Nucla, Naturita, Rifle, Slick Rock and several other locations may be eligible for <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/medical-benefits-denver/">government medical benefits</a> and <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/workers-compensation-lump-sum-payments/">compensation</a> from radiation related illnesses and diseases. The U.S. Energy Department ruling increased the list of mill tailings plants from three to twenty.</p>
<p>The change was spurred by last month’s decision regarding the Uranium Mill at Shiprock, New Mexico, that determined the mill workers fell under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. Once this decision was in place, a survey was conducted that identified the additional plants that met the statutory definition of controlled radiation facility. These mills dated back as far as 1942, however the benefits may only extend to illness claims up until the year 2000.</p>
<p>The U.S. Department of Labor will be notifying eligible workers about potential benefits via mail. However, those workers from the mills who feel the new announcement may affect them may want to contact an experienced Colorado workers compensation attorney to ensure that they receive the maximum amount of benefits and compensation.</p>
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		<title>Back to Basics: Final Admission of Liability</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:36:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you have reached maximum medical improvement and received an impairment rating following treatment for your Colorado workers compensation claim, your insurance will issue a Final Admission of Liability or a General Admission of Liability. In short, this is a &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2012/01/back-to-basics-final-admission-of-liability/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you have reached maximum medical improvement and received an impairment rating following treatment for your Colorado workers compensation claim, your insurance will issue a Final Admission of Liability or a General Admission of Liability. In short, this is a list of the benefits that the insurance company believes you should receive for your injury.</p>
<p>This documentation is one of the single most important pieces of paper you will receive during your Colorado workers compensation claim, and unfortunately it doesn’t include all of the facts. When you receive the Final Admission of Liability, this is the paperwork that the insurance company is required to have to close your case. Typically, they don’t include any documentation regarding deadlines, or any of the other information you need to protect your rights. Enlisting the help of an experience Colorado workers compensation attorney, if you haven’t already done so during your claim process, is a must at this stage. If you have any permanent impairments resulting from your workplace injury, you simply cannot afford not to have an attorney to help you get the maximum benefits.</p>
<p><strong>Facts Your Insurance Provider Will Not Tell You</strong></p>
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<li>You must file an Objection to the Final Admission within 30 days from the date postmarked on the envelope or the date on the letter, whichever is earlier.</li>
<li>Missing the deadline means you may be stuck with whatever the Final Admission of Liability States</li>
<li>You must request a hearing or a Division Independent Medical Examination (DIME) within that 30 day period</li>
<li>The insurance company will not, nor is it required to, provide the Objection to Final Admission or the Notice and Proposal to Select a DIME. You will have to secure these forms on your own, and have them submitted within the 30 day period, typically without exception</li>
<li>If you choose to exercise your right to a DIME, your insurance company knows which doctors on the list will favor their case. You need an attorney with the same insider information to defend you during the selection process.</li>
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<p>If you have received a Final Admission of Liability, or expect to reach your maximum medical improvement, and have not hired an attorney to represent you, now is the time.</p>
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		<title>Back to Basics: Understanding Colorado Maximum Medical Improvement</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:36:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you near the end of your treatment plan for your Colorado workers compensation claim, you will likely begin to hear the phrase maximum medical improvement, or MMI. Many people incorrectly assume that being signed off as MMI only happens &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2012/01/back-to-basics-understanding-colorado-maximum-medical-improvement/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As you near the end of your <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/medical-benefits-denver/">treatment plan</a> for your Colorado workers compensation claim, you will likely begin to hear the phrase maximum medical improvement, or MMI. Many people incorrectly assume that being signed off as MMI only happens when you are completely recovered from your Colorado workplace injury. In reality, you reach maximum medical improvement when you have reached the point of your treatment that the doctor feels is the best you are likely to recover. When your condition looks as if it will not significantly approve, your doctor will notify your workers compensation adjuster that you have reached MMI.</p>
<p><strong>What Happens Next?</strong></p>
<p>Unfortunately, many people are a long way from feeling great when they hit this important milestone in their Colorado workers compensation case. You will see a doctor whose job it is to determine the level of your impairment. A rating is given that puts a value to the percentage of loss you have sustained as a result of the original injury. If your rating is severe enough, you may qualify for permanent disability at this time. Once your insurance provider knows the impairment rating, they will issue a Final Admission of Liability.</p>
<p><strong>What if I Disagree With the MMI?</strong></p>
<p>If you disagree with the <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/disability-ratings/">doctor’s determination</a> that you have reached your maximum medical improvement, you will have the ability to dispute the determination. It is best to enlist the help of an experienced Colorado workers compensation attorney at this point, as contesting the maximum medical improvement determination can often be challenging to overcome. An application is required, and if granted you will have the opportunity to see an independent doctor for an evaluation.</p>
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		<title>Can You Still Get Colorado Workers Compensation Benefits If You Move to Another State?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:29:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Occasionally, situations will arise that require someone who has been injured in the workplace and has a Colorado workers compensation case to move out of state. Most commonly, this occurs when the injured person must move in with family due &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2012/01/can-you-still-get-colorado-workers-compensation-benefits-if-you-move-to-another-state/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Occasionally, situations will arise that require someone who has been injured in the workplace and has a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">Colorado workers compensation</a> case to move out of state. Most commonly, this occurs when the injured person must move in with family due to an injury sever enough to cause an inability to work or care for themselves properly. When these situations arise, it is best to have an experienced Colorado workers compensation attorney to assist you, so that you may be able to continue to receive the medical care you need in your new state.</p>
<p>There is no doubt that it can be significantly more difficult to obtain medical treatment as part of your workers compensation benefits once you move. The following steps should be done by your attorney to ensure there are no snags in your plans.</p>
<p>Step 1: Notify the workers compensation claims adjuster in writing of your move. Include your name, new address, new phone number and any other documentation needed.</p>
<p>Step 2: Contact your Colorado workers compensation claims adjuster to see if they have a preferred medical provider for the area you are moving to.</p>
<p>Step 3: Contact doctors in your new state to find one that will accept the Colorado fee structure and payment options for their services. Not all doctors will be willing to work with Colorado’s requirements, so you must shop around before your move.</p>
<p>Step 4: Obtain authorization from the Colorado workers compensation claims adjuster for out-of-state care with the doctor you have chosen.</p>
<p>Step 5: Complete your treatment with the new doctor. When you are released from his or her care, if you are diagnosed with a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/permanent-disability/">permanent disability</a> be certain to follow the adjuster’s process for traveling back to Colorado to have your impairment rating determined. The adjuster will typically pay for this trip.</p>
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		<title>New Pain Management Guidelines May Affect Colorado Workers Compensation Benefits</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:01:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There has been ongoing discussion and news reports about the growing number of Americans that are addicted to prescription pain medications. In an effort to curb prescription drug addictions and prevent death by overdose, the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Division is &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2012/01/new-pain-management-guidelines-may-affect-colorado-workers-compensation-benefits/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There has been ongoing discussion and news reports about the growing number of Americans that are addicted to prescription pain medications. In an effort to curb prescription drug addictions and prevent death by overdose, the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Division is considering changes that will affect the way <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/medical-benefits-denver/">prescription pain medicine</a> can be prescribed in workers compensation cases.</p>
<p>These actions are in response to the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy’s reports showing that the milligram-per-person use of prescription opioids has increased dramatically in recent years. Typically, doctors increase the dosage when pain is not being managed, but this increase, combined with ongoing use, is what is most likely to be the cause of opiate addiction.</p>
<p>In <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">Colorado workers compensation cases</a>, chronic pain that is being treated by prescription painkillers is a trigger for the guideline that requires the patient’s urine to be tested. The downfall with the guidelines is that there is no specific dosage that calls for precautions to prevent addictions.</p>
<p>Washington state has led the way in making changes to prescribing guidelines, and it is likely Colorado will follow in Washington’s footsteps. Doctors in Washington are prohibited for increasing the daily opioid dose above a daily morphine equivalent of 120 milligrams. This increase is only to be used when the patient is not improving in functionality or without consulting with one of the state’s pain management experts. The reason for the consultation is to be sure that there is an agreement regarding the risk factors versus benefits.</p>
<p>If changes to the guidelines will negatively affect your pain management, consider consulting an experienced Colorado workers compensation attorney.</p>
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		<title>Can a Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney Get You Benefits for Worsened Injuries?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:37:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Imagine that you were involved in a workplace accident that left you with a back injury. You follow all of the steps required, see a doctor, and eventually get better. You are signed off as having reached your maximum medical &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2012/01/can-a-colorado-workers-compensation-attorney-get-you-benefits-for-worsened-injuries/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imagine that you were involved in a workplace accident that left you with a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/personal-injury/">back injury</a>. You follow all of the steps required, see a doctor, and eventually get better. You are signed off as having reached your maximum medical improvement, and go on about your life. Months later, the pain comes back without warning or additional injury, and your personal doctor finds there were issues not addressed, and you must stop working.</p>
<p>Are you entitled to benefits for the injury, if you already agreed to be discharged as healed?</p>
<p>According to a recent case that went through the courts in Colorado, the answer may surprise you.</p>
<p>Elaine Loofbourrow worked as a manager in a fast food restaurant. While covering someone else’s shift, she injured her back. After a month of care, she was discharged and feeling great. Three months later the pain comes back, and her physician finds that she has a bulging and torn disc. The pain increases to the point her doctor said she can no longer work, and her employer’s insurance denied her claim.</p>
<p>Under previous guidelines and rulings, Ms. Loofbourrow would have been left in a bad spot, with no income or workers compensation benefits. But when she pressed the issue, the courts sided with her. The determination was that an injured worker that has reached maximum medical improvement may still have later issues related to the workplace injury. After a long court battle, she was able to receive the benefits that she deserved.</p>
<p>If you or someone you care about are in a similar situation, and having ongoing difficulties from a workplace injury that had reached maximum medical improvement, don’t give up hope. With the help of a qualified Colorado <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">workers compensation</a> attorney, you may still receive the benefits you need and deserve.</p>
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		<title>Who Chooses Your Doctor Under Colorado Workers Compensation Law?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:33:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most frustrating aspects of having a workers compensation claim is that your employer, or your employers insurance, has control over the medical professionals you see during your treatment. Under Colorado law, your employer has the right to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2012/01/who-chooses-your-doctor-under-colorado-workers-compensation-law/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most frustrating aspects of having a workers compensation claim is that your employer, or your employers insurance, has control over the medical professionals you see during your treatment. Under Colorado law, your employer has the right to select the provider, so what do you do if you aren’t happy with the medical professional chosen on your behalf?</p>
<p>The majority of employers are required to provide a list of medical providers for you to choose from. If you choose poorly, or your treatment isn’t going as planned, you may have options. You are generally permitted one change of doctors during your treatment, as long as it is from the list provided by your employer. You must properly notify and record the change, so seek the help of the <a href="http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDLE-WorkComp/CDLE/1240336932511">Division of Workers Compensation</a> or an experienced workers compensation attorney to assist you. If you fail to submit the proper paperwork and notify the proper parties, your coverage may be terminated.</p>
<p>If you didn’t receive a list of providers to choose from, you will need to request a change. To start with, ask your employer or your employer’s insurance company if there is another medical professional you may see. If they permit a change, be sure to get notification of the change in writing. They are not required by law to change providers at your request.</p>
<p>Do not miss any scheduled appointments during the wait for a change of doctors. If you miss a scheduled appointment, you will be sent a notification of rescheduling. If you do not receive this notification, contact the insurer or the medical provider for rescheduling information, as missing the rescheduled appointment could result in the termination of your claim and future benefits.</p>
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		<title>Back to Basics: What Your Employer is Required to Do After a Workplace Injury</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:36:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2012/01/back-to-basics-what-your-employer-is-required-to-do-after-a-workplace-injury/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">workers compensation claim</a> process.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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 <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/medical-benefits-denver/">medical and financial</a> needs.</p>
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		<title>Back to Basics: What to Do When Injured on the Job?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:23:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you work for a Colorado business and are injured on the job, there are specific steps that you should take to ensure the least amount of hassle in regards to having your expenses covered. First, decide if your injury &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2012/01/back-to-basics-what-to-do-when-injured-on-the-job/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you work for a Colorado business and are injured on the job, there are specific steps that you should take to ensure the least amount of hassle in regards to having your expenses covered.</p>
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<li>First, decide if your injury is a “life or limb” threatening injury. A life or limb threatening injury is an injury severe enough that it could cause death or serious damage to your body if not treated immediately. If your injury is life or limb threatening, seek medical attention immediately. If not, notify your employer verbally before seeking medical attention.</li>
<li>Colorado law requires you to notify your employer of your injury in writing within four days of your injury. Even if you had verbal communication about the injury, you must send written notification within four days.</li>
<li>See the medical professional your employer tells you to see if they tell you before or at the time of the injury which medical facility to go to.  If they do not tell you to see a particular provider, you may choose whomever you prefer.</li>
<li>Seek the assistance of a Colorado workers compensation attorney if you have any difficulties during this process.</li>
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<p>Failure to report your injury in a timely manner does not mean that you cannot make a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/workers-compensation-benefits/">workers compensation</a> claim. You can be penalized up to one day of compensation per day that passes before you report the injury in writing. If your employer challenges your choice of medical providers and did not direct you to a specific provider, seeking the help of an attorney may help you recoup any <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/medical-benefits-denver/">medical expenses</a> you incurred.</p>
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		<title>Independent Contractors and Workers Compensation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Often, the line between independent contractor and employee are blurred. Many companies try to pass employees off as independent contractors to eliminate the need for costly benefit packages. Just because a company claims someone is an independent contractor does not &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2012/01/independent-contractors-and-workers-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Often, the line between independent contractor and employee are blurred. Many companies try to pass employees off as independent contractors to eliminate the need for costly benefit packages. Just because a company claims someone is an independent contractor does not mean that they can get away without providing <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">workers compensation</a> benefits.</p>
<p>The definition of an independent contractor, per the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Workers’ Compensation Employee Guide is providers of labor or services that are:</p>
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<li>Free from control and direction over the means and method of performing work</li>
<li>Customarily engaged in an independent trade, occupation, profession or business related to the work being performed</li>
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<p>You may think that if you have a contract signed with the employer stating that you are an independent contractor, or if you receive a 1099 from the company for tax purposes that you are unable to make a workers compensation claim on the basis of being a contractor. However, the documentation may not rule over the facts of how the work is done.</p>
<p>If you are indeed an independent contractor, you are limited to $15,000 in damages if you are injured on the job and file a civil suit, so it is very important to speak with a qualified <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/">Colorado workers compensation attorney</a> if you are injured on the job and listed as an independent contractor.</p>
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		<title>Starting Over With Vocational Rehabilitation</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes, a workplace injury can leave you partially disabled and unable to perform the same type of work that you did prior to your injury. If you have been told you are able to work, but not able to return &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/12/starting-over-with-vocational-rehabilitation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes, a workplace injury can leave you partially disabled and unable to perform the same type of work that you did prior to your injury. If you have been told you are able to work, but not able to return to  the same work, you will likely need assistance in finding new employment. You have the right in many workers compensation situations to have your vocational <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/denver-rehabilitation-rights/">rehabilitation expenses</a> covered.</p>
<p>Some expenses you might incur for services related to finding a new line of work include:</p>
<p><strong>Career Counseling</strong></p>
<p>You may need to meet with a licensed career counselor or other type of occupational therapist tohelp you explore your goals and opportunities. Often these services include personality assessments, transferable skills analysis and testing and interview coaching.</p>
<p><strong>Education and Training</strong></p>
<p>It may be possible that the type of work you can now do is completely unrelated to what you did prior to your injury. For example, if you were injured on a construction site and can now only do work that requires you to sit at a desk, you may need to return to school for a degree or certification to enable you to secure a position in fields with suitable requirements.</p>
<p><strong>Resume and Job Search Services</strong></p>
<p>If you are changing industries due to your accident, you may need the help of a professional recruiter, staffing firm or resume writer. There may be costs associated with the services these professionals provide, and it may be possible to have these fees covered.</p>
<p>If you need assistance with a major career change after a worker’s compensation related injury, <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">contact the Law Office of Mary Jeffers today</a>.</p>
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		<title>What is the DIME Process?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Division Independent Medical Examination, or DIME, process happens after an injured worker is deemed at maximum medical improvement, or MMI, and released from care. An impairment rating is given by the authorized workers compensation physician to determine the outcome &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/12/what-is-the-dime-process/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Division Independent Medical Examination, or DIME, process happens after an injured worker is deemed at maximum medical improvement, or MMI, and released from care. An impairment rating is given by the authorized workers compensation physician to determine the outcome of your care. The Colorado Workers Compensation rules allow you the right to contest the decision made by this physician by going through the DIME process.</p>
<p>During the DIME process, a separate independent doctor will review your records, perform an examination and give his or her opinion. This process allows you the option of second opinion, and may be the only option for seeking additional treatment after being released from your physician’s care and determines if you were assigned the correct impairment. When you consider the fact that the impairment you were given will determine the amount you receive in workers compensation, this second opinion can have a lifetime impact.</p>
<p>Having a Colorado <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/workers-compensation/">workers compensation</a> attorney during the DIME process is a must. If you and the insurer cannot agree on a doctor, the Division of Workers Compensation will randomly choose a panel of three doctors. You will have the ability to strike one name off the list, and the insurance carrier will also strike one name off the list. The remaining name is the physician that will perform the DIME exam.</p>
<p>The problem with this is that <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/15secrets/">insurance providers</a> typically know which doctors will side with the worker, and which will side with the insurance company. The insurance company will strike the name from the list that will most benefit you. Having an attorney that specializes in workers compensation may be the difference between choosing a fair doctor, or unknowingly selecting one that will be detrimental to your case.</p>
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		<title>Colorado Minimum Wage to Increase in 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:55:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Low-wage workers in eight states, including Colorado, will be celebrating more than just the New Year on January 1st, as the state mandated minimum wage increases. Colorado workers currently earning minimum wage will receive a $0.28 per hour raise with &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/12/colorado-minimum-wage-to-increase-in-2012/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Low-wage workers in eight states, including Colorado, will be celebrating more than just the New Year on January 1<sup>st</sup>, as the state mandated minimum wage increases. Colorado workers currently earning minimum wage will receive a $0.28 per hour raise with the start of the New Year, and will be earning $7.64 per hour in 2012. This comes out to $582.40 for workers with a full-time, 40 hour a week, schedule.</p>
<p>There is some debate on how minimum wage increases effect the local economy. Some experts believe that the increase of minimum wage encourages spending and boosts the local economy, while others believe that the increase in wages decreases the number of hires a company will make, thus having a negative effect.</p>
<p>In addition to the increase in Colorado minimum wage, businesses will also see their <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">Colorado workers compensation insurance</a> rates increase in 2012. When combining these two, it’s possible the job market may not grow as much as some would hope in 2012.</p>
<p>Regardless of the effect the increases have on the businesses, the news is good for those currently working in minimum wage positions. The yearly earnings of a person making minimum wage in 2012 will come out to $15,891.20, which is $4,752.20 more than the federal poverty level established in 2010 by the Census Burea.</p>
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		<title>Colorado Company Pays $1.5 million to Five Families for OSHA Violation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:22:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[RPI Coating Inc., based in Santa Fe Springs, California, was ordered by a federal judge to pay more than $1.5 million to surving family members of five victims of a fatal accident that was a violation of OSHA standards. The &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/12/colorado-company-pays-1-5-million-to-five-families-for-osha-violation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>RPI Coating Inc., based in Santa Fe Springs, California, was ordered by a federal judge to pay more than $1.5 million to surving family members of five victims of a fatal accident that was a violation of OSHA standards. The victims perished while relining a tunnel at the Georgetown, Colorado hydro plant when chemical vapors ignited in the tunnel and blocked their escape.</p>
<p>A report was issued by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board last year that stated that Xcel (the parent company and RPI failed to implement proper procedures for the safe handling of flammable liquids along with the hazards of static discharge. They were also found to not have proper emergency response and rescue or fire prevention procedures in place.</p>
<p>In addition to the settlements made to the victim’s families, the company is required to pay a $100,000 penalty to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and is placed on probation with OSHA for five years. Should another willful safety lapse happen, the company could be fined up to $2.5 million.</p>
<p>The plea deal approved by the judge on December 19, 2011 dismissed the charges against Phillipe Goutagny and a second company executive. The deal that was struck requires the surviving family members to drop any lawsuits that sought damages against RPI.</p>
<p>This case was a rare example of a corporation being charged criminally for safety violations, and will hopefully serve as a valuable lesson for other companies in regards to employee safety standards and practices.</p>
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		<title>The Insurance Company Is Not Your Friend</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:33:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Make sure you read the title of this blog again, and let’s reiterate it: the insurance company is not your friend. Yes, they are the ones who will eventually be paying the money and compensation to which you are entitled, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/12/the-insurance-company-is-not-your-friend/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Make sure you read the title of this blog again, and let’s reiterate it: the <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/dealing-with-insurance-companies/">insurance company</a> is not your friend. Yes, they are the ones who will eventually be paying the money and compensation to which you are entitled, should you suffer a personal injury at work, but they will do anything and everything they can to avoid paying you the benefits you deserve, unless you’ve got a qualified <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado/">Colorado workers compensation attorney</a> in your corner.</p>
<p>Insurance companies don’t make money by paying money. It’s been said many a time that insurance is the one service for which you pay, that you hope never to have to use. In many cases, personal insurance companies will raise rates or cancel insurance coverage the moment you use it. While that’s not the case with mandated workers compensation insurance, adjusters will go out of their way to find reasons to deny a workers compensation claim. Again, they don’t make money if they’re doling it out and make no mistake: the insurance industry is a business.</p>
<p>Denial of a claim can be disastrous for the injured party. It means you have to pay all those medical bills yourself, and you aren’t entitled to any compensation for your injuries, which means if you’re not able to work, you could be in real trouble.</p>
<p>However, just because you’re on the receiving end of a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/dealing-with-insurance-companies/">denied workers compensation claim</a>, it doesn’t mean the game is over. A good Denver workers compensation attorney will step up to the plate and fight for your corner—the attorney can help you battle against the claim, and it is true that the attorney is your friend. The difference between an attorney and an insurance company is that the attorney does, in fact, make money by fighting for what you deserve.</p>
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		<title>Workers Compensation Attorneys: What We Do</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most good Colorado workers compensation attorneys will tell you that just because you’re injured on the job, and just because you deserve compensation for that injury, it doesn’t mean that you’ll always get the compensation you deserve. The system in &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/12/workers-compensation-attorneys-what-we-do/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most good <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">Colorado workers compensation attorneys</a> will tell you that just because you’re injured on the job, and just because you deserve compensation for that injury, it doesn’t mean that you’ll always get the compensation you deserve.</p>
<p>The system in place for workers compensation is extremely complex and difficult to navigate, and isn’t one that anyone should tackle without expert assistance. It’s full of loopholes that have served the purpose of allowing unscrupulous individuals to commit instances of workers compensation fraud, and has all too often allowed insurers and employers to escape having to pay out altogether.</p>
<p>Take, for example, the idea of <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/faq/">what physician you can see</a> if you are injured at work. Many people don’t realize that you might not have the option to see your family doctor or primary care physician as part of a workers’ compensation claim—your employer has the right to determine which doctor you can see.</p>
<p>There is also the factor of claim denials.  Many people might just give up if their claim is denied, but this doesn’t have to be the end of the story. You can fight to have the claim reviewed again, and indeed, <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/15secrets/">many claims adjusters will go out of their way</a> to find reasons to deny your claim.</p>
<p>Keep in mind also that compensation laws vary from state to state. Colorado workers comp may be very different from the laws in another state, and even if it’s similar, the devil, as they say, is in the details.</p>
<p>There are many other reasons why workers comp isn’t something you should tackle alone. A qualified Denver workers compensation attorney knows all of the ins and outs, all of the pitfalls and traps that are inherent in the system, and they can help you to avoid or overcome these road bumps by offering advice and help in dealing with insurance companies and employers.</p>
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		<title>Workers Compensation: a Long and Storied History</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:32:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As any Colorado workers compensation attorney can tell you, the workers comp system is arcane, complex, and can be like navigating a maze with no exit—especially if you don’t know what you’re doing.  The system has been around for almost &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/12/workers-compensation-a-long-and-storied-history/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As any <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Colorado workers compensation attorney</a> can tell you, the workers comp system is arcane, complex, and can be like navigating a maze with no exit—especially if you don’t know what you’re doing.  The system has been around for almost the entirety of written history, and as with any agency that’s been around that long, <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1888620/">it’s only gotten more and more complicated</a> with time.</p>
<p>Early records of workers compensation systems date as far back as ancient Sumeria, in approximately 2040 B.C.E. At this time, the law of Ur provided for monetary compensation for <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/personal-injury/">personal injuries to specific workers’ body parts</a>. By the industrial revolution with the advent of British Common Law, there were three aspects (the “unholy trinity of defenses”) that went into deciding if an injury could be compensated.  These were:</p>
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<li>Contributory Negligence</li>
<li>The “Fellow Servant” rule</li>
<li>The “assumption of risk.”</li>
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<p>It was around this time that the concept of mandated <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/15secrets/">workers’ compensation insurance</a> came into being. By 1880, more and more countries had come to accept the necessity of legally mandated workers’ comp.  It was 1906 by the time the United States Congress began to get the message and pass laws that would provide for injuries on the job, but placed the laws in the hands of individual states, a system that is in place even today.</p>
<p>The amazing thing is that the modern system of workers’ compensation across the board in the United States is loosely modeled on that original Prussian system from 1880. Since 1990, however, major reforms have continually took place in American workers compensation law, which has served to provide more benefits for a wider range of injuries, but has also become far more complicated to navigate, with many more loopholes, making legal experts a necessity for navigating the waters.</p>
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		<title>Hit-and-Run Accident Claims Life of Aurora Pedestrian</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are millions of auto accidents every year.  Those who come out of such incidents with only minor personal injuries are the lucky ones. Tragically, far too many of these accidents take a fatal turn, just as what happened this &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/12/hit-and-run-accident-claims-life-of-aurora-pedestrian/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are millions of auto accidents every year.  Those who come out of such incidents with only minor <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/personal-injury/">personal injuries</a> are the lucky ones. Tragically, far too many of these accidents take a fatal turn, just as what happened this past weekend. Sunday afternoon, on the 900 block of Havana Avenue in Aurora, <a href="http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_19468563">a pedestrian was struck by a gold SUV and killed</a>. Police are looking for the vehicle, which fled the scene in a classic hit-and-run. These are situations that <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">Colorado personal injury</a> attorneys hate to see; any time a life is lost so senselessly it’s a tragedy. To see that the person who claimed the life of another has then run away from the responsibility rather than own up to what they’ve done is equally tragic.</p>
<p>There are, of course, possible explanations. It’s unlikely, but perhaps the driver didn’t realize they’d hit someone or something. They could’ve been distracted, otherwise impaired, or simply didn’t register the impact. They could, very likely, be terrified of the consequences they must face when they do own up and are simply running away.</p>
<p>Certainly there will be consequences, and not just the potential criminal charges that might be filed. There could also be civil suits wherein the family contacts an <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/denver-personal-injury-result-car-accidents/">attorney specialized in automobile accidents</a> and files for compensation against the accused.</p>
<p>However, regardless of these consequences, the frightened driver’s conscience might eventually get the better of them, and they could turn themselves in. That would be a best case scenario, as the battle will go easier for them in court if they have stood up and admitted to their wrongdoing. We can certainly hope that this is the case here. One would hate to think that this is a case of someone who killed another person and didn’t care.</p>
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		<title>Drillers Refuse to Name Fracking Chemicals Due to “Trade Secrets”</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:10:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nobody wants to wonder whether the harmless or deadly version of a chemical is being released into the ground, and Denver personal injury attorneys are concerned for the workers who may be exposed to harmful chemicals during the course of &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/12/drillers-refuse-to-name-fracking-chemicals-due-to-%e2%80%9ctrade-secrets%e2%80%9d/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nobody wants to wonder whether the harmless or deadly version of a chemical is being released into the ground, and <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">Denver personal injury attorneys</a> are concerned for the workers who may be <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/exposure-toxic-substances/">exposed to harmful chemicals</a> during the course of their employment.</p>
<p>There are a lot of chemicals used in the fracking process to release natural gas from its rock prison deep within the Earth. Many of these chemicals—those common to the process—are well known and well described. Unfortunately, others, such as aldehyde, which is in both cilantro and formaldehyde, are not so well articulated. As it stands, <a href="http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_19461782">many natural gas drilling companies are citing “trade secrets”</a> when asked to reveal what chemicals they use.</p>
<p>The Colorado Oil and Gas Commission is holding a meeting, given this fact, to discuss the implementation of a new regulation that would require natural gas fracking companies to reveal and describe every chemical used in their process, as well as the percentage by volume of each chemical used.</p>
<p>Fracking companies have really taken advantage of their status as job providers and as providers of renewable alternative energy sources to get away with a lot of things that other companies don’t. Unfortunately, we have let them for the same reasons. It might be high time for government regulators to take a closer look at how these businesses operate, to better and more closely regulate their actions and methods, and protect not only the citizens who live near these plants, not only the environment around, but the actual workers who may experience <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/personal-injury/">personal injury</a> due to the chemicals and processes with which they have to deal on a daily basis.</p>
<p>While the boost to local economies by natural gas drillers is huge, we shouldn’t turn a blind eye to the need for safety and sanitation regulations and oversight that need to be imposed.</p>
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		<title>Workers Compensation System Faces Tough Challenges</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 04:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The workers’ compensation system in the U.S., which is managed independently by each state, has been in effect for over 100 years, and has served its purpose well in that time, providing for those workers injured on the job to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/12/workers-compensation-system-faces-tough-challenges/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The workers’ compensation system in the U.S., which is managed independently by each state, has been in effect for over 100 years, and has served its purpose well in that time, providing for those workers injured on the job to make sure that they have the means to make ends meet while unable to work.  Unfortunately, as the economy continues to struggle and falter, the time-honored system has come under fire again and again, and it <a href="http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2011/11/29/225414.htm">will likely face serious challenges</a> in the not-too-distant future, which could affect <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Denver workers compensation attorneys</a> and the workforce at large.</p>
<p>Even as unemployment rates fall to their lowest level in 2 ½ years, there are roughly 25 million Americans looking for work right now, and only roughly 3 million jobs available. That’s a huge discrepancy, and an economic factor that could trigger catastrophic effects, including a state-by-state re-examination of the existing <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/workers-compensation/">workers compensation laws</a>.</p>
<p>Part of the problem is that many <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/personal-injury/">injured workers</a> end up out of work for long enough that their jobs have to be filled, and aren’t available when they want to go back. The existing jobs may not match their qualifications, skills, or desires, leading them to join the ranks of the under- or unemployed.</p>
<p>While the number of jobs are increasing, they need to more than double on a monthly level—300,000 new jobs must be added monthly—for levels to get back to normal within the next five years. This isn’t something that’s happening right now. Since the workers compensation system contributes to extended unemployment benefits, this is putting a massive strain on things.  Unfortunately, given the current climate and situation, it doesn’t look like a simple solution is in sight. One thing is for certain: the system will be examined closely if things don’t change soon, and that could be trouble for workers comp.</p>
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		<title>Questions Surround Proposal to Privatize Colorado Workers Comp</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:15:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Workers compensation has traditionally been owned and managed by state governments, with Colorado workers compensation attorneys, and those in other states, acting as a sort of “watchdog” group over the service to make sure it pays out when it’s supposed &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/11/questions-surround-proposal-to-privatize-colorado-workers-comp/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/workers-compensation/">Workers compensation</a> has traditionally been owned and managed by state governments, with <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Colorado workers compensation attorneys</a>, and those in other states, acting as a sort of “watchdog” group over the service to make sure it pays out when it’s supposed to.  However, we now live in an era when the costs to operate government on the local, state, and federal level are simply getting too high. The government at every level has become bloated with the services it offers, and it can only operate in that sort of deficit-based vacuum for so long before it collapses in on itself.</p>
<p>In light of that rather bleak scenario, one of the major workers comp insurers in Colorado, Pinnacol Assurance, has put forth a proposal that it transfer from half-government ownership to a completely privately owned mutual assurance company. While the company would be privately owned, the state would still get a 40% subsidy, which would be something of a financial windfall.</p>
<p>Successfully pulling this off would see Colorado joining but a few other states which have made the leap to privatizing <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">workers compensation</a> insurance, Nevada and Virginia among them.</p>
<p>Now, however, a panel appointed by the governor has many questions about the proposal which may stall it from going through. The questions involve whether it is legal for the governor and Colorado lawmakers to authorize such a deal, and whether it could be challenged in court. In addition, allowing Pinnacol to go private could potentially create a conflict-of-interest for lawmakers who currently sit on the company’s board of directors.  Provisions would have to be made for these people to avoid such a legal pitfall.</p>
<p>It’s a tense and interesting situation, since Pinnacol currently holds a 56% stake in the overall <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">Colorado workers compensation</a> business.</p>
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		<title>Maine Reduces Workers’ Compensation Rates</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is hopeful news whether you are a Colorado workers compensation attorney, someone who has been injured on the job, or one of the millions of hard working employees who pay into workers compensation rates but have not had to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/11/maine-reduces-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-rates/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is hopeful news whether you are a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">Colorado workers compensation attorney</a>, someone who has been injured on the job, or one of the millions of hard working employees who pay into workers compensation rates but have not had to use the benefits as yet. Maine has just become the latest state to <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9R57EPG0.htm">actually reduce workers’ compensation rates</a>, in a climate where it seemed everyone across the country was raising them by historic rates.</p>
<p>Sure, this doesn’t directly affect Colorado, but it’s very encouraging news, as several states have now joined the ranks of those who are bringing rates down instead of raising them. The landscape for <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/workers-compensation/">workers compensation</a> was starting to look somewhat scary for a time, as states were pushing in some cases as high as twenty percent—sometimes even higher—increases in workers compensation rates. Colorado itself raised rates in 2011.</p>
<p>If more states are reducing the costs of workplace and personal injury insurance on workers, this is a hopeful sign that the times may be looking up.</p>
<p>Higher costs are bad all around—they equate to higher profits for insurance companies, but more hardship for workers, who have to all-too-often bear the costs in the form of fewer raises from employers, and sometimes even pay cuts and freezes, which leads to lower employee morale, which inevitably leads to more workplace injuries and thus to more workers compensation suits. As the number of compensation suits rises, workers compensation attorneys have to work harder to get their clients the payout they deserve, as insurance <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/15secrets/">claims adjustors work equally hard to avoid having to pay out</a>.</p>
<p>It’s a vicious cycle, and if insurance companies as well as state governments are willing to let the costs associated drop, things may indeed be looking up for all of us.</p>
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		<title>More Occupy Denver Injuries: the Saga Continues</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:46:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes it seems that the Occupy Movements—which have yet to show any real, measureable impact on the policies they claim to be protesting—will never come to an end. Indeed, in many areas they are getting worse, with violence erupting on &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/11/more-occupy-denver-injuries-the-saga-continues/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes it seems that the Occupy Movements—which have yet to show any real, measureable impact on the policies they claim to be protesting—will never come to an end. Indeed, in many areas they are getting worse, with violence erupting on a semi-regular basis between the supposedly peaceful protestors, and the potentially overzealous police who are tired of the passive insurrection. As violence increases, <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/video-center/">Denver personal injury attorneys</a> keep a close eye on events.</p>
<p>The most recent of these (thankfully minor, so far) eruptions occurred on November 13, when <a href="http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_19328794">police got into several altercations with protestors</a> that were described as “shoving matches.”</p>
<p>When the dust cleared, three protestors were arrested and charged with felony assaulting police officer charges. At least one of the protestors has a record of arrests associated with the Occupy movement, both in Denver and in other cities.</p>
<p>It doesn’t seem a stretch to mention that passive resistance has gone a bit too far when it ceases to be passive—in this case, protestors blocked the police from leaving, and then surrounded their car, a dangerous prospect both for the police and the protestors.</p>
<p>At least two police officers suffered <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/personal-injury/">personal injuries</a> in the altercations. One was hit over the head with an unknown object and taken to the hospital; a second suffered a knee injury.</p>
<p>What purpose do these sorts of acts serve? It seems that what may have started off as a good idea has somehow morphed into something darker and more dangerous. Few of the protestors have been able to articulate exactly what it is they are protesting, and arrests, violence, and injuries seem to be increasing at an alarming rate. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/denver-colorado-personal-injury/">Personal injury lawyers</a> appreciate the potential business, but things are getting out of hand.</p>
<p>Many of the protestors claim to be peaceful; engaging in shoving matches with police who are trapped and unable to escape safely isn’t likely what Gandhi would’ve considered ideal passive resistance.</p>
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		<title>Proposed Workers Comp Overhaul Draws Union Ire</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:45:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new law seeking to reduce workers compensation benefits for federal government recipients who are of retirement age is drawing criticism and the ire of unions and other critics. These days, it seems, workers compensation laws are shifting and changing &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/11/proposed-workers-comp-overhaul-draws-union-ire/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new law seeking to reduce workers compensation benefits for federal government recipients who are of retirement age <a href="http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1111/111011cf1.htm">is drawing criticism and the ire of unions</a> and other critics. These days, it seems, workers compensation laws are shifting and changing as fast as estate planning laws, with everyone trying to get a piece of the pie, or make it <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/15secrets/">more difficult and expensive for employers to pay out</a> when an employee is injured on the job. Sometimes it’s all a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Denver workers compensation attorney</a> can do to keep up with the new laws and proposals!</p>
<p>The current proposal would reduce benefits received from the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act, capping benefits for recipients who are of retirement age at the level of benefits they would receive as retirees anyway. The effort is clearly a cost savings measure, to reduce the overhead the government faces from paying out these benefits, likely in the face of rising workers’ compensation insurance rates.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, as with many hastily drawn legal proposals, it doesn’t take a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">good workers compensation and personal injury attorney</a> to spot a few flaws in this proposal. For example, retirement benefits are intended to support well and healthy retirees. Medicare doesn’t always cover the costs inherent with such things as physical therapy, surgery, and other expensive recovery necessities that arise when a worker suffers a serious injury on the job.</p>
<p>But in order to save money, we will remove those necessary benefits, reducing the payout to standard retirement benefits and leaving seriously injured workers with no way to pay their medical bills.</p>
<p>Other critics have said that the changes will damage recipients while not saving nearly enough to make a difference, and that a more comprehensive and far-reaching overhaul is needed; one that would reduce fraud and waste and not rob Peter to pay Paul.</p>
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		<title>Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, Eight Months Later</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:45:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems like it was just yesterday, but it’s been eight months since the world saw the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl in the 1980’s, when in the wake of a massive tsunami, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/11/fukushima-daiichi-nuclear-power-plant-eight-months-later/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It seems like it was just yesterday, but it’s been eight months since the world saw the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl in the 1980’s, when in the wake of a massive tsunami, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan suffered catastrophic failure and threatened a meltdown that would affect not only Japan, but could have affected as far off as the United States’ West Coast. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">Colorado Personal Injury and Workers Compensation attorneys</a> often have to deal with cases involving <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">exposure to dangerous substances</a>, and it doesn’t get much more dangerous than a leak from a nuclear reactor, so just like for everyone else, the story held interest.</p>
<p>During the disaster, all but a few dozen workers were evacuated.  Those workers, dubbed the “Fukushima Fifty,” were the cause of much controversy and praise by lay people and media everywhere, as they stayed in <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/personal-injury/">clearly dangerous situations</a> to try and stave off the oncoming disaster.</p>
<p>Now, over half a year later, a veritable army of technicians, plumbers, electricians, and laborers, all clad in radiation suits, have the unenviable task of cleaning up this disaster, a process which could take years. The damage is nigh unimaginable: tens of thousands of people may never be able to go back to their homes due to radioactive contamination, and no matter how careful the workers are, there are bound to be on-the-job injuries resulting from physical exertion and <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/exposure-toxic-substances/">exposure to radiation and other toxic substances</a>. Still, the Japanese government points out that even getting this far represents major progress, a step forward that will eventually lead to cleanup of the area.</p>
<p>Preliminary reports claim that while a cold shutdown of the plant may happen this year, it will take as long as thirty years—three decades—to completely and safely decommission the power plant.</p>
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		<title>While Everyone Else Goes up, Ohio Discounts Workers Comp</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:20:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s been in the news a lot lately: states across the union are raising workers compensation rates, as expenses for the insurance companies skyrocket. Some of these raises are the highest in history for their states. It’s affecting Denver workers &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/11/while-everyone-else-goes-up-ohio-discounts-workers-comp/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s been in the news a lot lately: states across the union are raising workers compensation rates, as expenses for the insurance companies skyrocket. Some of these raises are the highest in history for their states. It’s affecting <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">Denver workers compensation attorneys</a>, it’s affecting the job market, it’s affecting companies, and it’s affecting workers.</p>
<p>And yet, here, in the mist of this glum outlook, Ohio’s Bureau of Workers Compensation has announced that it is <a href="http://hr.blr.com/HR-news/HR-Administration/Workers-Workmen-Compensation/Workers-Comp-Discounts-for-New-Ohio-Businesses/">offering massive discounts</a> to workers comp for new businesses. This is fantastic news for Ohio, and it is an example to which other states can look for ways to stimulate their own economy and job market.</p>
<p>Under the plan, qualified new businesses can gain an immediate (though temporary) 25% reduction on <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/workers-compensation/">workers compensation</a> insurance for up to two years, or can enroll in a longer term program that, while not guaranteed, can reduce rates up to a whopping 51%.  This second option is normally only available to businesses that have been in operation for at least a year or more, but under the new program it’s available immediately to qualifying businesses.</p>
<p>Everyone is looking for ways to save money these days, and everyone is looking for a magic button to push that will fix the job market. Folks, this looks like a step in the right direction.  If more people have jobs, that means more money flowing into the workers compensation system, which will result in lower premiums overall, and less harsh restrictions on what kinds of claims can be filed—if you are injured at work, your <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/video-center/">workers compensation attorney</a> will have an easier time getting you the benefits you deserve, meaning less money in legal fees.</p>
<p>Solutions like this are good all around—states all over the country should look at Ohio’s example.</p>
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		<title>Workers Compensation Interfering with Job Growth?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An op-ed piece in Auburnpub.com is claiming that workers compensation is directly interfering with job growth in the nation.  This is a bold claim to make—especially in a time when workers are being mistreated in ways that they heretofore have &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/11/workers-compensation-interfering-with-job-growth/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://auburnpub.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_e5fbec90-0a7c-11e1-936b-001cc4c03286.html">An op-ed piece in Auburnpub.com</a> is claiming that workers compensation is directly interfering with job growth in the nation.  This is a bold claim to make—especially in a time when workers are being mistreated in ways that they heretofore have perhaps never been, and the need for workers compensation insurance is perhaps higher than ever as a result. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">Workers compensation attorneys in Denver</a> and elsewhere hate to see workers comp marginalized by claims like this.</p>
<p>The article calls workers compensation a “shakedown,” and claims that “The worker, employer, and costumer all suffer from inordinate costs incurred by these required protection fees.”</p>
<p>This sort of claim is outrageous and likens workers compensation insurance to some kind of organized crime syndicate, out to break your legs if you don’t pay them to protect you from having your legs broken. Not only does it marginalize an important protective system that helps thousands of workers every year recover from grievous injuries without ending up on the streets, it marginalizes those <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">personal injury attorneys</a> who fight to get the compensation injured workers deserve.</p>
<p>The article claims as well that insurers factor in “absurd risk-multipliers,” but the logic is unsound, for the author fails to take into account factors such as the sheer numbers of fraudulent claims filed every year which cost the system millions of dollars, thus requiring these risk multipliers to be factored into the costs.</p>
<p>It’s true that insurance adjusters will <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/15secrets/">fight tooth and nail too often to avoid paying out</a> the due compensation the injured parties deserve. This is why workers compensation attorneys exist—to make sure that the insurance companies pay out their due when injuries happen. But in an economic climate such as this, to claim that workers compensation—an institution that has existed for a very long time without being faulted for the ills of the world—is directly responsible, is uneducated and inflammatory.</p>
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		<title>Fraudulent Workers Compensation Claim Nets Probation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:18:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On January 28, a paramedic suffered a gunshot wound while at work, and filed a workers compensation claim to recover from the injury. A man in a green NASCAR jacket, he claimed, came into his place of employment and shot &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/11/fraudulent-workers-compensation-claim-nets-probation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On January 28, a paramedic suffered a gunshot wound while at work, and filed a workers compensation claim to recover from the injury. A man in a green NASCAR jacket, he claimed, came into his place of employment and shot him. It has now been decided in court that the man shot himself for the purposes of filing a fraudulent claim. These sorts of fraud cases are troublesome to <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">Colorado workers compensation attorneys</a>, but this one gets even more surprising.</p>
<p>Penalties for insurance fraud (which is really what workers compensation fraud is) can be hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines, and jail time.  In this case, the paramedic was <a href="http://www.pnj.com/article/20111109/NEWS01/111090331/Man-gets-probation-workers-compensation-fraud-case">sentenced to anywhere from 2 to 36 months of <em>probation</em></a><em> </em>for his crime.</p>
<p>Probation.  Not jail time, just probation.</p>
<p>While clearly the judge in the case had a rationale for this light sentence (which could’ve had something to do with the fact that the accused admitted in February that he had made up the story) it’s still very troubling.  Many people have decried the nationwide increases in <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/workers-compensation/">workers compensation</a> rates as unfair to employers and employees.</p>
<p>Well, folks: episodes like this are why it happens.</p>
<p>Every year, fraudulent insurance claims filed (and make no mistake—there are hundreds every year) cost the system millions. That millions has to be made up somewhere, and unfortunately for all of us, the honest workers are the ones who have to suffer. Not only that, but <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">personal injury attorneys</a> who represent those victims end up charging more, due to the need to work longer and harder to get even honest claims through, as claims adjustors get more and more stringent about what they will accept as a legitimate claim.</p>
<p>Insurance and workers comp fraud is not a path to easy money. It’s not a victimless crime.</p>
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		<title>Average Cost of a Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash: $6 Million!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:13:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Colorado personal injury attorneys, as well as those in other states, are often seen as rather predatory, filing lawsuits at every turn and taking every opportunity they have to go after ill-gotten gains. These types of viewpoints are patently unfair, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/11/average-cost-of-a-fatal-motor-vehicle-crash-6-million/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/personal-injury/">Colorado personal injury attorneys</a>, as well as those in other states, are often seen as rather predatory, filing lawsuits at every turn and taking every opportunity they have to go after ill-gotten gains. These types of viewpoints are patently unfair, and a <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2011-11-02/fatal-vehicle-crashes-cost-millions/51051030/1">new report issued by AAA</a> puts an exclamation point on the need for attorneys <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">representing those hurt in motor vehicle accidents</a>, whether or not such an emphasis was the point of the report.</p>
<p>This report, which compares the cost of motor vehicle accidents to the cost of traffic congestion, reveals that the average cost of a fatal motor vehicle crash is a whopping <em>six million dollars. </em> This estimated cost is based on eleven elements, including:</p>
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<li>property damage</li>
<li>lost earnings</li>
<li>loss of household activities</li>
<li>medical costs</li>
<li>emergency services</li>
<li>travel delays</li>
<li>vocational rehabilitation</li>
<li>lost time at work</li>
<li>administrative costs</li>
<li>legal costs</li>
<li>pain and lost quality of life.</li>
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<p>Granted, some of these components are ephemeral and difficult to place hard values on—travel delays and pain and lost quality of life, for example.  Others are part (legal costs) are part of what we’re talking about here. But even still, there are in that list millions of dollars’ worth of real costs inherent.</p>
<p>People tend to villainize civil lawyers based on the fact that their business revolves around finances. However, few have the same attitudes around other high-paying professions. Why is it a crime in the eyes of the public that lawyers wish to make a living off of their skills?</p>
<p>Yes, we live in a litigious society at the moment. There’s no doubt about that. But this new report by AAA really hammers home the fact that lawyers serve an important part in protecting the rights of those injured. An auto accident would have the same costs without a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/personal-injury/">personal injury attorney</a> to represent the injured, but the injured wouldn’t have anyone to make sure that some of those costs go to the right person.</p>
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		<title>Environmental Issues Result in Halt of Uranium-Mining Efforts</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:10:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A federal judge has issued an injunction that resulted in the halting of efforts to mine uranium and produce yellow-cake fuel in Colorado. The United States Department of Energy, the judge said, ignored environmental statues when it re-initiated the project, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/11/environmental-issues-result-in-halt-of-uranium-mining-efforts/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A federal judge has issued an injunction that resulted in the <a href="http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_19152290">halting of efforts to mine uranium</a> and produce yellow-cake fuel in Colorado. The United States Department of Energy, the judge said, ignored environmental statues when it re-initiated the project, which proponents claim could’ve instigated a nuclear renaissance. This sort of legal battle is always of interest to <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Colorado work injury attorneys</a> representing those <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/exposure-toxic-substances/">exposed to toxic substances</a> on the job.</p>
<p>Sometimes environmental laws go a bit too far; few people could effectively argue that point. However, they do exist for a good reason, and that’s to protect people who could be exposed to dangerous substances, which includes radioactive elements. This particular injunction revolves around violation of the U.S. Endangered Species Act, which involves animals’ exposure to the substances, but if the mining efforts are that dangerous to animals, doesn’t that also make them dangerous to the humans who would be working to mine the materials?</p>
<p>Energy is a prime hot-button issue these days—we’re trying to lessen our dependence on foreign and fossil fuel energies while at the same time continue to be environmentally conscious. We’ve seen the virtual wars that have erupted over the natural gas drilling process known as fracking; this sort of energy violation can be even more disturbing and disruptive.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">Personal injury attorneys</a> need to be ever-vigilant for these sorts of issues; all-too-often the government and smaller corporations are too eager and quick to tackle what seems like a fast and efficient solution to a problem without doing proper due diligence and examining the potential pitfalls and dangers of said solutions. Just because a rich deposit of uranium is known to exist somewhere, this doesn’t mean we should immediately drop a diamond-bit drill into the ground and dig it up without evaluating environmental concerns.</p>
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		<title>Denver Top Workplace Search Begins!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Denver Post has begun a search and survey to determine what are the best places to work in the region. These sorts of articles are a lot of fun to read for everyone, and of particular importance to Denver &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/11/denver-top-workplace-search-begins/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Denver Post has begun <a href="http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_18916275">a search and survey</a> to determine what are the best places to work in the region. These sorts of articles are a lot of fun to read for everyone, and of particular importance to <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Denver workers compensation attorneys</a>, because they show which employers are doing right by their employees.</p>
<p>This is of vital importance to attorneys in the personal injury and <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">workers compensation</a> fields. The reason for this, which most people don’t realize, is the fact that <em>company morale </em>is an important factor in the number of workers compensation claims faced by a given company. The lower employee morale is, the less productive and more careless employees tend to be. Unhappy people are more prone to accidents that cause injury, and they also tend to be less healthy in general, which makes their bodies more physically prone to injury, including major injuries that can lead to <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/personal-injury/">workers compensation and disability claims</a>.</p>
<p>Higher corporate  workforce morale, on the other hand, results in happier employees, who are emotionally and physically healthier and tend to take greater pride in their work, leading to more careful efforts that result in lower injuries and fewer claims against the company. We live in a time when workers compensation insurance rates are skyrocketing, which leads employers to lower profits and a more difficult time.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, lower profits all-too-often lead companies to try and do less with more, and employee morale gets lost in the shuffle of “necessity.” This is a bad thing—the backbone of any corporation is its workforce, and their happiness should always be a priority for employers. It’s important in light of surveys like the Denver Post’s for employers to step back and look to see if they can do something different or better to do right by their workers.</p>
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		<title>Wellness Programs Can Cut Costs, Help Workers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:23:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an economic climate where working conditions seem to be a constant news item and workers compensation insurance rates are climbing sky high across the board, many employers are looking for ways to both cut costs and avoid run-ins with &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/10/wellness-programs-can-cut-costs-help-workers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In an economic climate where working conditions seem to be a constant news item and workers compensation insurance rates are climbing sky high across the board, many employers are looking for ways to both cut costs and avoid run-ins with <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/testimonials/">Denver workers compensation attorneys</a>.</p>
<p>To that end, some companies are <a href="http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20111030/NEWS08/310309979?tags=%7C342%7C257%7C304%7C92">adopting wellness programs</a> for their employees. Such programs, which can offer lifestyle coaching and counseling, exercise programs and facilities, weight-loss and smoking cessation workshops, and other such health-related benefits, can help to cut insurance costs in the long run. In addition—and perhaps more importantly—they can contribute directly to the morale of employee staff, which carries with it intangible benefits which in the long run will reduce the number of <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/workers-compensation/">workers compensation claims</a> filed.</p>
<p>The practical reasons for this are obvious: employees that take part in these wellness programs tend to be healthier and more resilient to injuries and illnesses from which less healthy workers would require a long recovery period, and its accompanying compensation claim. The healthier a body is, it tends to be all the more resistant to disease and injury.</p>
<p>The less visible reason for this is just as valid: employees who are offered wellness programs tend to view these programs as great perks of the job. This increases employee morale, which increases emotional health, and in turn results in a staff that is less likely to make mistakes that result in <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/personal-injury/">personal injury claims</a> at work.</p>
<p>It’s true that implementing these programs is often a not-inexpensive prospect at the outset; however, the long-term gains far outweigh the initial expense, and the introduction of perks such as wellness programs will save far more money in the long run than they cost to implement and get off the ground. If nothing else, avoiding constant run-ins with workers compensation attorneys is a benefit to employers in and of itself!</p>
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		<title>Workers Comp Rates Increase in Colorado</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:22:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Employers are going to soon see a financial hit as it was announced that Colorado workers compensation rates are going to increase by another 3.7 percent in 2012. This news comes after this year has already seen a 3.4 percent &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/10/workers-comp-rates-increase-in-colorado/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Employers are going to soon see a financial hit as <a href="http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_19210621">it was announced</a> that <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">Colorado workers compensation</a> rates are going to increase by another 3.7 percent in 2012. This news comes after this year has already seen a 3.4 percent increase, which means coverage is getting expensive, and this means two things, both of which are important to <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">Denver workers compensation attorneys</a>.</p>
<p>The first bit of bad news that comes with this is the concern that we might see more and more denied cases of <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/faq/">workers compensation claims</a>, because when insurance companies claim that they have to raise rates to cover expenses, that sometimes means they get more strict and stringent in the coverage they provide, and how and when they provide said coverage. In such a situation, it’s vital to have a strong and qualified workers compensation attorney to fight to get you the coverage to which you are entitled by law.</p>
<p>The second concern that comes with this news is that employers may find ways to pass these increased costs on to their workers. This could mean reduced raises or pay freezes, hiring freezes, or even layoffs and furloughs, as more expense on an employer generally means the employer is going to find a way to offset said expense.</p>
<p>Few employers are willing to take continued hits to their bottom line, regardless of their overall profit.</p>
<p>These issues are important to workers compensation attorneys because as employers reduce raises, institute pay freezes, and engage in hiring freezes and layoffs, employment conditions tend to degrade. This is the vicious cycle of the “do more with less” attitude that seems prevalent in many workplaces today.  Of course, as employment conditions degrade, work-related dangers and injuries increase, whether it is from low morale or physical poor conditions. It then becomes necessary for workers compensation attorneys to be vigilant and look out for the rights of the worker.</p>
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		<title>Sometimes Workers Compensation Doesn’t Pay</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Workers compensation laws and Denver workers compensation attorneys exist for a very good reason—we live in a world where we all have to work for a living, and many of us experience situations or conditions in our workplace that put &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/10/sometimes-workers-compensation-doesn%e2%80%99t-pay/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Workers compensation laws and <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Denver workers compensation attorneys</a> exist for a very good reason—we live in a world where we all have to work for a living, and many of us experience situations or conditions in our workplace that put us in jeopardy. If those conditions or situations result in injuries that render us unable to work, we are supposed to get compensated for the time we spend in recovery. Alternately, the compensation should provide for our spouses or dependents should we die.</p>
<p>Employers are required to pay premiums to insurance companies to cover this exact purpose. Unfortunately, it’s a sad fact of life that <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/15secrets/">insurance companies don’t like to pay out</a>, and many people end up needing the services of a workers compensation attorney to collect.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lvrj.com/opinion/workers-comp-problems-132873743.html?ref=743">A recent editorial in the Las Vegas Review-Journal</a> discusses two incidents where the workers compensation system has failed.</p>
<p>The first of these incidents involves a courthouse security guard who was shot and killed on the job. His son applied for benefits, and was denied because it was claimed there was no proof that the deceased man was in fact a public safety officer on the job at the time. The second incident involves a man who survived a tornado after heroically attempting to save the lives of several people on his shift. He was found impaled under a pile of rubble, many of his bones crushed, and he spent months in a coma before beginning the long road to recovery.</p>
<p>He was denied workers compensation on the grounds that everyone was endangered by the tornado, not just him.</p>
<p>Does this, then, mean that nuclear power plant employees <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/exposure-toxic-substances/">exposed to radiation during a meltdown</a> aren’t eligible for benefits because the radiation endangers everyone?</p>
<p>Incidents like this are exactly why workers compensation attorneys exist: to protect and fight for the rights of clients injured on the job.</p>
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		<title>High School Football Player Dies from Head Injury</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:58:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brain injury is an incredibly popular field of study these days, and rightly so. Over the past few years, the preponderance of concussion cases in professional sports has led to sweeping changes in the rules of the National Football League, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/10/high-school-football-player-dies-from-head-injury/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/brain-injury/">Brain injury</a> is an incredibly popular field of study these days, and rightly so. Over the past few years, the preponderance of concussion cases in professional sports has led to sweeping changes in the rules of the National Football League, National Hockey League, and other sports leagues all over the country (and, presumably, other countries as well); where sports used to be all about “the big hit,” now we are concerned with the long-term health and well-being of our athletes. This, in turn, has led to changes in legislation for high school and college sports, of which <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">Denver personal injury attorneys</a> must naturally stay abreast.</p>
<p>Every so often, something tragic occurs that hammers home the need for these new laws. Such an incident occurred on Friday night, when a <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/football/story/2011-10-15/new-york-player-death/50786156/1">Homer, NY, football player died</a> following a head injury during a game.</p>
<p>What’s worse is the article points out that this is not, in fact, an isolated incident. It says, in fact, that a “handful” of students die every fall from brain injuries related to sports. It makes one wonder if these sorts of things have always happened, and we only now have the media technology to draw attention to it, or if sports have actually become that much more violent than they once were.</p>
<p>In any case, this is an important reason why <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/personal-injury/">personal injury attorneys</a> exist. It’s not just about gaining compensation for clients who have suffered injuries at work, in sports, or elsewhere. It’s about drawing attention to these sorts of problems. The scrutiny is increasing on this particular issue. Are we doing enough to protect our athletes, and particularly our student athletes? Many of these kids have bright futures ahead of them. It’s wrong for even one to be snuffed out due to a bad hit on a football field.</p>
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		<title>Oklahoma Woman Charged with Workers’ Comp Fraud</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[51-year-old Pamela Gosney of Oklahoma has been charged with workers’ compensation fraud, the suit claiming she faked an injury at work to gain benefits, including drugs. There are national commercial campaigns regarding insurance fraud—it’s a subject of uncommon applicability to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/10/oklahoma-woman-charged-with-workers%e2%80%99-comp-fraud/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://newsok.com/workers-comp-fraud-charged-against-sapulpa-woman/article/3613117">51-year-old Pamela Gosney</a> of Oklahoma has been charged with workers’ compensation fraud, the suit claiming she faked an <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/personal-injury/">injury at work</a> to gain benefits, including drugs. There are national commercial campaigns regarding insurance fraud—it’s a subject of uncommon applicability to today’s society. You’ve heard it said before: we are battling the worst recession since the Great Depression. Millions of people are out of work and desperate for ways to make ends meet. Some turn to criminal acts, such as robbing banks or other businesses. Some, unfortunately, turn to insurance fraud, viewing it as a somehow victimless crime. Those who get caught regret it. Be they in Oklahoma or <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">Colorado, workers compensation attorneys</a> need to keep a sharp eye out for situations like this.</p>
<p>The cry that insurance fraud is a victimless crime is as laughable as the claims of those who engage in file sharing that they aren’t hurting anyone. These people, some of whom fancy themselves modern day Robin Hoods, think that they are sticking it to “the man,” hurting only the evil corporate empires that so unfairly rule our lives.</p>
<p>The truth is far more severe. The more money insurance companies have to pay out in insurance claims, the higher insurance rates climb. It gets to the point where people who genuinely need the insurance services simply cannot pay their premiums, or where companies are forced to lay off workers due to the high workers compensation rates they must pay.</p>
<p>It doesn’t matter how good your <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">workers compensation attorney</a> is if you are unemployed; without work, there is no workers compensation. Without insurance, there is no insurance settlement.</p>
<p>This is the legacy of those who engage in insurance fraud. It’s not a victimless crime by any stretch of the imagination, and only the most selfish individuals would believe otherwise.</p>
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		<title>Workers’ Compensation Rates Hiked by Many States</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a result of tough economic times, and soaring numbers of workers’ compensation claims, these companies have been applying for increased rates across the country, and more states are beginning to permit the rate hikes. Along with these higher rates, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/10/workers%e2%80%99-compensation-rates-hiked-by-many-states/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a result of tough economic times, and soaring numbers of workers’ compensation claims, these companies have been applying for increased rates across the country, and <a href="http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20111016/NEWS08/310169987?tags=%7C87%7C304%7C92">more states are beginning to permit the rate hikes</a>. Along with these higher rates, qualified <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">Colorado workers compensation attorneys</a> are sure to fight harder for the benefits due their clients.</p>
<p>Insurance companies are easy to demonize these days. Insurance is sometimes referred to as the one service that you pay for and then hope to never use. But times are tough all around, and profit vs. overhead is not always cut-and-dried. Insurance companies, despite seemingly high profits, have had a rough go of it in our economy, just like most other sectors.</p>
<p>In some ways it’s a vicious cycle. As the economy fluctuates, work forces dwindle as unemployment rises. Companies are trying to do more with less, which results in smaller payrolls, and in return, smaller payouts to insurance companies, who see smaller profits, and can support their own overhead less easily, which leads to them raising rates…</p>
<p>…Which leads to companies further reducing the workforce; it goes on.</p>
<p>Another, unforeseen consequence is that rates of <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/workers-compensation/">workers’ compensation</a> claims are on the rise as working conditions become more difficult due to these reduced work forces. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Workers compensation attorneys</a> are as busy as ever—indeed, busier in some cases—as workers become more desperate to either hold on to their jobs, get the compensation they feel is due to them, or simply try to get the funds to make ends meet while they deal with what could be a long-term debilitating injury.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, there seems no end in sight to the rate hikes. In such a situation, all we can do is ensure that the insurance companies are paying back the services for which their clients pay them.</p>
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		<title>Medical Marijuana Battles Come to Workers’ Comp</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Several states—Colorado among them, have de-criminalized the use of marijuana for medical use, allowing its prescription for such varied aliments as glaucoma and cancer. Now, Michigan’s courts have backed an insurance company suit claiming that workers’ compensation should not cover &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/10/medical-marijuana-battles-come-to-workers%e2%80%99-comp/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Several states—Colorado among them, have de-criminalized the use of marijuana for medical use, allowing its prescription for such varied aliments as glaucoma and cancer. Now, <a href="http://www.workforce.com/article/20111006/NEWS01/111009956/insurers-contend-medical-marijuana-should-not-get-workers-comp">Michigan’s courts have backed an insurance company suit</a> claiming that workers’ compensation should not cover medical marijuana use. This ruling has great importance to <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">Colorado workers’ compensation attorneys</a>.</p>
<p>It seems that the battle for the legalization of marijuana won’t leave any stone untouched as a potential battleground. Who would have thought that marijuana and <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/workers-compensation/">workers’ compensation</a> would ever go hand in hand?</p>
<p>This particular case began with auto insurance companies filing against being forced to pay benefits going towards medical marijuana—the bill currently introduced to the senate would in fact prohibit insurance companies from paying for medical marijuana.</p>
<p>Initially, additional language was introduced into the bill that would deny workers’ compensation funding for the drug as well. Now, however, an entirely new bill is expected to be brought before the Michigan legislature, which would tackle the issue of medical marijuana and workers’ compensation all on its own. This law, like the proposed auto insurance one, would not only allow insurance companies to deny coverage for medical marijuana, it would prohibit coverage for the drug in workers’ compensation cases. Michigan’s insurance industry backs such a proposed law, according to the Insurance Institute of Michigan.</p>
<p>In some ways the bill makes sense—commercial health insurers are already prohibited under Michigan law from paying for medical marijuana. However, when it comes to a change in workers’ compensation law in one state, other states could follow suit, and this means that Colorado and <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/video-center/">Denver workers’ compensation attorneys</a> have to watch the outcome of this case.</p>
<p>One thing is certain: the battle over the legalization or de-criminalization of marijuana, be it for medical or personal use purposes, is far from over, and attorneys need to be vigilant for the headlines in this ongoing fight.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:10:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Texas man has been sentenced to one hundred eighty days in jail over a workers’ compensation fraud case.  Clifford Franklin was sentenced after fraudulently collecting almost $1500 in workers’ compensation benefits. To many people, 180 days may not seem &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/10/workers%e2%80%99-compensation-fraud-is-no-joke/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Texas man has been sentenced to one hundred eighty days in jail over a <a href="http://www.claimsjournal.com/news/southcentral/2011/10/06/192524.htm">workers’ compensation fraud case</a>.  Clifford Franklin was sentenced after fraudulently collecting almost $1500 in workers’ compensation benefits. To many people, 180 days may not seem like all that much as far as jail time goes. After all, it’s only six months. But as anyone who has been in jail can tell you, six months can seem like an eternity. Further, cases like this are of immense interest to <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Colorado workers’ compensation attorneys</a>.</p>
<p>Franklin, it seems, was working a second job while collecting compensation benefits for an injury at his primary employment, a process known as double-dipping. Finding out that a client has been fraudulently collecting compensation claims can be a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/faq/">workers’ comp attorney</a>’s worst nightmare. It can open up all manner of problems, not just for the client, but for the attorney as well. Imagine what could happen if the courts feel that the attorney has been in collusion with the client! This is why it’s so important for attorneys to do their homework.</p>
<p>This isn’t to say that an attorney should immediately distrust their client—on the contrary; it’s vital for attorneys and clients to trust one another for the relationship to work. But while attorneys make their living knowing the law inside and out, they should never be blinded by their need to trust their client. If something seems off, the <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/testimonials/">qualified workers’ compensation lawyer</a> should always keep a clear and level head, and not be afraid to question their client about the unusual claim or odd behavior.</p>
<p>Advise your clients on the proper behavior, and advise them against attempting to defraud workers compensation systems. No matter how easy or good an idea it seems, the possibility of getting away with it isn’t worth the consequences of failure.</p>
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		<title>State Demands Cleanup of Uranium-Leaking Mine</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:10:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cotter Corporation’s two-year standoff with the state over a mine leaking Uranium into a local drinking water supply that feeds 1.3 million residents has come to an end. The state has demanded that the corporation clean up the mine and &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/10/state-demands-cleanup-of-uranium-leaking-mine/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cotter Corporation’s <a href="http://www.denverpost.com/recommended/ci_19034386">two-year standoff with the state over a mine leaking Uranium</a> into a local drinking water supply that feeds 1.3 million residents has come to an end. The state has demanded that the corporation clean up the mine and that the million-plus dollar bond the company has put up for the project is not enough. This sort of case has severe repercussions not just for the people drinking the contaminated water, but for workers inside the mine, and for <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">Colorado workers’ compensation attorneys</a> by extension.</p>
<p>Companies who refuse to abide by these sorts of rulings—as Cotter has over the course of this embattled issue—end up costing themselves more in the long run than they would spend just enacting the cleanups to begin with. How much has Cotter spent in time, man-hours, and money defying the cleanup orders when they could’ve just enacted the cleanups in the first place? Meanwhile citizens’ groups have filed lawsuits against the company, and though Colorado’s water and sewage treatment system claims it can successfully filter out the Uranium, fears remain.</p>
<p>As far as how this relates to <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">workers’ compensation attorneys</a>? There have to date been no workers’ compensation issues related to <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/exposure-toxic-substances/">exposure to toxic chemicals</a>, but isn’t this, too, a possibility?  Isn’t this as well an unnecessary risk that could easily be avoided by the Cotter Corporation simply enacting the cleanup that the state is demanding of it?</p>
<p>As it stands, the courts have now gotten involved and ordered the corporation to clean up the fines, after it has spent months defying fines and state mandates for it to do so. One must wonder why a company would risk further aggravation, time, and more extensive and expensive lawsuits, including the possibility of workers’ compensation suits, over something they could have fixed quite some time ago.</p>
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		<title>Kansas Musician Plays on Despite Brain Injury</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In 1993, Rudy Obermeier, a multi-talented musician from Kansas was laid low when a speeding driver T-boned his car. The injuries resulting from this wreck put him in a coma and saw him hospitalized for two months.  Even worse, when &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/10/kansas-musician-plays-on-despite-brain-injury/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In 1993, Rudy Obermeier, a multi-talented musician from Kansas was laid low when a <a href="http://www.kccommunitynews.com/miami-county-friday-community-living/29355217/detail.html">speeding driver T-boned his car</a>. The injuries resulting from this wreck put him in a coma and saw him hospitalized for two months.  Even worse, when he awoke, the traumatic <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/brain-injury/">brain injury</a> that he had suffered left him with severe short-term memory problems as well as physical injuries that made it difficult for him to speak and walk. His rehabilitation took years and cost over one million dollars. He lost his livelihood, both as first trumpet in a local ensemble band, and as owner of a jewelry-making store.  He lost friends who never got comfortable with his speech difficulties. His life was in ruins. This story is a shining example of why we have <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">personal injury attorneys</a>. Colorado lawyers stand up for the rights of clients who suffer sudden and unexpected brain injuries.</p>
<p>Can you imagine being a million dollars in debt, but not being able to pay your bills because you’ve lost your main sources of income due to the same injury that caused the debt?  Can you imagine the anger you’d feel towards the irresponsible driver who smashed into your car at 70 miles an hour and set off the whole thing?</p>
<p>If it weren’t for <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">Denver traumatic brain injury lawyers</a> here in Colorado, stories like this in our state would have much more tragic endings. With a good lawyer, at least a victim of a situation like this can get a settlement to carry them through the debt and recovery process. Even today, Obermeier’s speech is slurred and his gait off-balance, leading many to assume he’s drunk rather than injured. However, Obermeier has been able to live comfortably thanks to an insurance settlement arising from the case.  Though he’s not as good as he once was, he can still play trumpet. And that, at least, is something.</p>
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		<title>PA Court Rules against Psychic Injury</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:31:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Pennsylvania district court has ruled against a convenience store worker who filed for workers’ compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder from a gunpoint robbery. The court claims that the “psychic injury” filed for is not valid for workers’ compensation because &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/10/pa-court-rules-against-psychic-injury/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Pennsylvania district court has <a href="http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20110922/NEWS08/110929948?tags=%7C68%7C305%7C339%7C304%7C92">ruled against a convenience store worker</a> who filed for workers’ compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder from a gunpoint robbery. The court claims that the “psychic injury” filed for is not valid for workers’ compensation because it resulted from “normal working conditions.” Whether you live in Pennsylvania or <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">Colorado, personal injury attorneys</a> should be aghast at this ruling.</p>
<p>How is it possible that a convenience store worker should expect this sort of thing? Do we need to begin sending these workers through military-style boot camp, now, to psychologically prepare them for warfare? These people aren’t police, soldiers, or even security guards. They’re clerks, working often for little more than minimum wage. To say that they should expect to be put into situations of potential bodily harm is ludicrous, and one must hope that the workers’ compensation attorneys for the employee appeal this case to a higher authority.</p>
<p>What about a worker who slips and falls while mopping the floor, and breaks her leg? Mopping the floor is within the scope of her normal duties. Is she, then, not entitled to workers’ compensation for having broken her leg on the job? What about a construction worker who, after working under perfectly normal conditions with fiberglass, develops <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/exposure-toxic-substances/">respiratory issues</a>? He knew he was working with fiberglass to begin with, so is he then not entitled to compensation for his long-term ailments?</p>
<p>This situation is no different. This worker was not at fault for his PTSD, and he shouldn’t be treated like a criminal or some greedy money grabber just out for a buck. The circumstance was extraordinary, but even if it wasn’t, he deserves workers’ compensation for what he went through.</p>
<p>Part of the problem is that our society doesn’t view psychological ailments resulting from stress as legitimate injuries. There are still people out there who believe that there’s no such thing as clinical depression. Until we change these views, <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/subrogation-claims/">workers compensation attorneys</a> are going to continue to have a rough go of it, defending their clients’ rights.</p>
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		<title>Workplace Bullying Is Becoming a Real Problem</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:28:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to a recent Kansas City Star article, over 35% of the workforce has admitted to having been a victim of workplace bullying, with another 15% having witnessed it. That means that a full half of the U.S. workforce has &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/10/workplace-bullying-is-becoming-a-real-problem/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to a <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/2011/09/20/3156980/bullies-bad-for-bottom-line.html">recent Kansas City Star</a> article, over 35% of the workforce has admitted to having been a victim of workplace bullying, with another 15% having witnessed it. That means that a full half of the U.S. workforce has been a victim or witness to bullying at work. At least part of the remaining 50% must, then, contain the bullies (though admittedly it’s possible and even likely that some of the bullied have themselves become bullies). Alas, there are no laws to protect citizens from workplace bullies; states like Colorado are “at will employment” states; he option is there for you to quit. Often, even the best <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">Colorado workers compensation attorneys</a> would have problems filing cases like this.</p>
<p>Just because you have the option to quit, however, doesn’t mean it’s a viable option. People have bills to pay, and in this climate bullies are more likely than ever to get away with their oppressive behavior.</p>
<p>Isn’t the emotional distress inflicted upon bullied employees just as much an injury as a broken leg? The long-term effects of constant assaults on a worker’s self-esteem can lead to permanent psychological disabilities. Isn’t a chemical imbalance caused by stress and fear a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/brain-injury/">brain injury</a> as well? Lawmakers need to help <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">work injury attorneys</a> take notice of this under-represented group of injured workers.</p>
<p>The problems are many. There are few physical symptoms to psychological damage. The direct cause is difficult to prove. The biggest problem is societal: we view bullying as something that happens to kids. When it happens to an adult, we dismiss them as wimps or cry-babies.</p>
<p>We need to change these views, and it’s going to take some bold lawmakers and corporate decisions to establish precedent which recognizes the problem for what it is. Then personal injury attorneys will be able to stand up for the rights of these kinds of clients.</p>
<p>It’s in companies’ best interests to do so.  After all, bullying results in low morale, depression, and poor productivity. In short, bullies do exist at work, and they’re bad for the bottom line.</p>
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		<title>Workers Impairment Rating: The Devil in the Details</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no limit to how long a worker can receive benefits from a Colorado workers’ compensation claim. However, as they say, the devil is in the details. Workers who seek long-term benefits are often subject to an Impairment Rating &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/09/workers-impairment-rating-the-devil-in-the-details/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is no limit to how long a worker can receive benefits from a Colorado workers’ compensation claim. However, as they say, the devil is in the details. Workers who seek long-term benefits are often subject to an Impairment Rating Evaluation, or IRE, with <a href="http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&amp;childpagename=CDLE-WorkComp%2FCDLELayout&amp;cid=1251567882403&amp;pagename=CDLEWrapper">strict guidelines</a> as to what qualifies as long-term or <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/permanent-disability/">permanent impairment</a>. As these guidelines are complicated and confusing to most people, a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/personal-injury/">Denver workers’ compensation attorney</a> is always willing to help you file these claims and get through the IRE.</p>
<p>These impairment ratings are based upon conditions set by the American Medical Association (AMA), and filed in the Colorado state government, as such are full not only of legalese, but of scientific and medical terminology that can even be confusing for lawmakers. There are sections and sub-sections and sub-sub-sections, and the devil, as they say, is in the details.</p>
<p>Trying to navigate the maze of requirements to get through an <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/disability-ratings/">Impairment Rating Evaluation</a> can be confusing and frustrating, and when you have been injured physically or psychologically at work, the last thing you need is more stress.</p>
<p>Attorneys get a bad rap all too often, but the truth is that they are here to protect the interests of their clients, first and foremost. People go into legal practice because they love the law, and they love the idea of a fair and balanced judicial system, where everyone gets their just due and everyone’s rights are protected. In Colorado, given how complex these laws can be, personal injury attorneys are here to help interpret the laws so that the eventual settlement is fair and just. Many people don’t even realize that an unfavorable IRE is not necessarily the last word in a disability claim—having a good Colorado workers’ compensation attorney can mean the ability to challenge an unfair result and still gain the claim that you deserve.</p>
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		<title>Washington Workers’ Comp Overhaul Reduces Business Costs</title>
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		<title>Employers Can Minimize Workers Compensation Claims</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Employers can minimize or at least better manage workers’ compensation claims just by following a few simple steps and paying closer attention to their own policies and the laws surrounding and regulating such claims. Such efforts can reduce the amount &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/09/employers-can-minimize-workers-compensation-claims/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Employers can minimize or at least better manage workers’ compensation claims just by <a href="http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20110925/NEWS05/309259978?tags=%7C65%7C305%7C340">following a few simple steps</a> and paying closer attention to their own policies and the laws surrounding and regulating such claims. Such efforts can reduce the amount of legwork and investigation required by <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">workers compensation attorneys</a>, and thus can make for a smoother process all around, both for the workers and for management. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">Colorado work injury attorneys</a> recommend paying close attention to your policies so that when (not if) such a scenario arises, you are prepared.</p>
<p>Employers need to keep close contact with their insurance agencies and claims adjusters when it comes to workers compensation laws, establishing a clear standard of expectation and a steady relationship. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/15secrets/">Claims adjustors</a> should be treated as a part of the company’s team, not an interloper or external agent. Perhaps most importantly for both the insurance agency and the workers compensation attorneys involved, it is vital that employers provide as detailed and accurate <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/faq/">information to the claims adjustor</a> regarding the employee and the claim as possible, including any information that may not present the employer in the best light.</p>
<p>In the end, being up front about any potentially bad information reflects far better upon the parties involved than does such information coming out during workers compensation claim litigation.</p>
<p>Perhaps just as important is the need for employers to keep abreast of current laws and trends where workers comp claims are concerned. There are continuing education courses available in many states; no matter where you are, be it New York, Los Angeles, or Denver, personal injury law education courses are a worthwhile bit of career development for management representatives to explore.</p>
<p>Finally, don’t run from workers comp claims. Face them head on and get them settled openly and fairly. Your time is often worth more than the claims you could spend months or even years fighting.</p>
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		<title>Slain Patrolman’s Widow Files Suit against City</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a tragic turn of events two years ago, a Charleston officer was killed in a friendly fire incident.  Recently, his widow, who is already eligible for workers’ compensation and pension benefits based on the death of her husband, has &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/09/slain-patrolman%e2%80%99s-widow-files-suit-against-city/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In a tragic turn of events two years ago, a Charleston officer was killed in a friendly fire incident.  Recently, his widow, who is already eligible for <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">workers’ compensation</a> and pension benefits based on the death of her husband, has <a href="http://www.dailymail.com/ap/ApTopStories/201109132307">filed suit against the city and the officer</a> who shot her husband. Although this event happened halfway across the country, the issues it raises are important even in <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/Denver/">Denver</a>.</p>
<p>The benefits for which Samantha Jones is eligible are substantial, amounting to $30,000 per year in compensation, capping at $1.7 million, as well as an additional $16,000 per year in pension and a lump $300,000 sum from a benefit package. It is difficult to divine what is driving this lawsuit, though the original instigating factor seems to be Mrs. Jones seeking a lump $1 million sum in lieu of ongoing benefits payments.</p>
<p>The suit may be an attempt at punitive justice—the officer who fired the fatal shot was not disciplined and has been publicly named for the first time; Mrs. Jones alleges he behaved with indifference towards the safety of his fellow officers.</p>
<p>Events like this are tragic and seem to be happening more often, but this begs the question: is there a line which a qualified workers’ compensation attorney shouldn’t cross?  As with elsewhere, in <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">Colorado, workers’ compensation</a> attorneys exist to protect their clients’ rights. But how far do rights extend? Are lawsuits seeking punitive monetary damages valid?  If so, should punitive awards go to the plaintiff, or to the city, state, or a charity fund? Such debates are academic; a qualified workers’ compensation attorney has a job to work within the laws on the books and <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/testimonials/">take care of her clients</a>. Even still, it’s interesting to ponder the potential ethical issues at work in cases such as this, so that a tragic event doesn’t turn into an even greater tragedy.</p>
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		<title>Brain Injury Doubles Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer’s</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Brain injury has been in the news a lot of late.  From high-profile hits in the National Hockey League, to new regulations in the National Football League, concussion is a subject that is definitely in the public eye right now. Just as with those in the rest of the nation, <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Denver personal injury attorneys</a> are paying close attention.  A recent report issued by the <a href="http://www.alz.org/aaic/monday_1230amCT_news_release_brain_injury.asp">Alzheimer’s Association International Conference</a> noted that past brain injuries may more than double the risk of dementia in older veterans, and that repeated head traumas suffered by NFL players may directly and seriously contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.</p>
<p>Studies are generally undertaken on such high-profile groups because not only are they more in the public eye, the data is more easily available to scrutinize. But these findings apply to normal folks, too. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">Experienced  personal injury attorneys</a> are beginning to look more closely at this data, and are stepping up to represent those who have suffered traumatic brain injury, to ensure that their rights are protected in case of such developments in later life.</p>
<p>It is too early to draw a definitive associative line; some studies regarding traumatic brain injury have noted no increased tendencies towards Alzheimer’s or dementia at all.  However, the more recent studies are leaning more towards an increase in risk for late-life effects.</p>
<p>Since these types of injuries can generate effects that do not manifest for years or even decades after the trauma, getting one’s due compensation under Colorado personal injury law can be difficult.  Researching Colorado personal injury attorneys turns up a lot of options.  You should be careful to make the choice that is best for you; always seek a Denver personal injury attorney whose <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/testimonials/">past clientele</a> are willing to stand up and testify to their careful handling of tragic situations.</p>
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		<title>Air Pollution Settlement Just Another Smoke Screen</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A three million dollar lawsuit was recently settled by a California-based metal scrapping business, after it continued to operate after an explosion destroyed its air quality control system. The civil suit was punitive, and the company continues to deny that &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/09/air-pollution-settlement-just-another-smoke-screen/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9PFPM5G0.htm">three million dollar lawsuit</a> was recently settled by a California-based metal scrapping business, after it continued to operate after an explosion destroyed its air quality control system. The civil suit was punitive, and the company continues to deny that any violations occurred despite agreeing to pay the suit.  One has to wonder if a qualified <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">toxic injury attorney</a> was involved in the suit, and whether there were any actual people involved in the settlement.</p>
<p>In other words, was this settlement a glorified fine paid to the government of California?  What about the people affected by breathing tiny shards of metal emitted into the air?  The details seem scarce.</p>
<p>Exposure to toxic substances is no joke; internal injuries, chronic conditions, and even cancer can result from corporate irresponsibility such as this, and companies should be forced to pay these settlements to their victims, not to the local or state government.</p>
<p>It seems that all too often, while we try so hard to regulate corporations’ effect on the environment, their more immediate effects on people go ignored or wrapped up into the larger issue.  This may be due to the fact that often, toxic injury can take years to manifest and is not as immediately measurable as are environmental effects like ground water spoilage.</p>
<p>This is perhaps why more attorneys <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/exposure-toxic-substances/">specializing in toxic injury</a> are beginning to appear on the scene.  In Denver, toxic injury attorneys can handle lawsuits concerning everything from asbestos to fracking damage to respiratory issues caused by exposure to cleaning chemicals in the office.  We work around a lot of toxic substances these days—toxic injury isn’t just restricted to exposure to asbestos, acid or the irresponsible handling of radioactive materials.  Respiratory issues and other health problems can even arise from exposure to ammonia or chlorine from bleach or window cleaner.</p>
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		<title>Employers Don’t Want to Pay Workers’ Compensation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Denver workers’ compensation situations, just like anywhere, can be quite difficult.  Often times, an employer will go out of their way to avoid paying on a workers’ compensation case.  If you do not have proper representation, you could find yourself &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/09/employers-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-pay-workers%e2%80%99-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Denver workers’ compensation situations, just like anywhere, can be quite difficult.  Often times, an employer will go out of their way to avoid paying on a workers’ compensation case.  If you do not have proper representation, you could find yourself with a lot of problems.  This is why it is important to consult a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">Denver workers’ compensation attorney</a>.</p>
<p>No matter how nice a company may seem to treat their workers, companies are in business to make money, not to lose it.  When the time comes to pay out, many will look for a way to avoid doing so.  If your employer fails to pay on a workers’ compensation law case, not only will you lose money that you may be owed, you may in fact find yourself in debt from hospital bills that your insurance will not cover, and you could even end up with permanent or persistent injuries.  It may sound incredible, but situations like this have happened.</p>
<p>Never forget, if you are injured at work or as a result of work-related activities, you have rights.  If you find yourself in a situation where you think you may deserve compensation for a work-related injury, you owe it to yourself to at least seek a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">consultation</a> with a Denver workers’ compensation attorney.</p>
<p>Companies are beginning to fight back against workers’ compensation claims. Westinghouse even <a href="http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20110907/NEWS08/110909924?tags=%7C68%7C75%7C304%7C92">recently won a case</a> wherein a worker contracted cancer from working with asbestos for years; the courts ruled that because the man could not prove he lost wages, he was not entitled to compensation for his condition.</p>
<p>For these reasons, if you suspect you are suffering from an injury or persistent condition that may be related to work conditions or issues, you should immediately contact a workers’ compensation attorney.  Don’t let your employer and their insurance company decide to what you are entitled.  A qualified Denver workers’ compensation attorney can make the difference between a fair settlement, and long-term injuries and debt.</p>
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		<title>Personal Injury Law in Colorado</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:29:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Under Colorado laws, personal injury is the type of law that covers injuries suffered by an individual as the result of another person&#8217;s carelessness or negligence, and there are dedicated Colorado personal injury attorneys who can help injured parties get &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/09/personal-injury-law-in-colorado/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Under Colorado laws, personal injury is the type of law that covers injuries suffered by an individual as the result of another person&#8217;s carelessness or negligence, and there are dedicated Colorado personal injury attorneys who can help injured parties get justice and compensation. If someone has caused an accident that harmed someone else, they are liable for damages under Colorado personal injury, premises liability and product liability laws.</p>
<p>Many <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/personal-injury/">types of injuries</a> are covered under personal injury law, but some of the most common injuries and the accidents that can cause them include:</p>
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<li>burn injuries from explosions or fire accidents</li>
<li>deadly infections from defective medical products</li>
<li>broken bones or fractures from vehicle accidents or pedestrian accidents</li>
<li>spinal injuries from slip and fall accidents</li>
<li>lacerations from dog bites</li>
<li>bed sores or other injuries due to nursing home neglect.</li>
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<p>Under Colorado&#8217;s personal injury laws, injured parties can sue for monetary damages like medical bills or non-monetary damages like pain and suffering if they were hurt because someone else was negligent. This negligence can come in the form of a careless driver, a property owner who doesn&#8217;t remove hazards or a careless security professional. Product liability laws cover situations where a product like a household appliance or even a construction product was defective and caused injury. Premises liability law covers situations where someone was hurt on another person&#8217;s property due to the property owner&#8217;s negligence. An <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">attorney</a> can help you determine whether or not you have a case.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident, an industrial accident or hurt by a defective product, you may be concerned about paying medical bills as well as paying for a lawyer. However, many personal injury lawyers will work hard to get you a settlement in your case because they don&#8217;t get paid until your settlement is complete. This means that you can focus on healing from your injuries while your Colorado personal injury attorney works on your behalf to hold negligent parties responsible in court.</p>
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		<title>Siblings Involved in Personal Injury Suit</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you visit relatives, you expect your visit to be a pleasant experience. You also anticipate some bickering because that&#8217;s what families do. Sometimes it&#8217;s all in good fun, sometimes it&#8217;s not so fun. What you don&#8217;t expect is to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/09/siblings-involved-in-personal-injury-suit/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you visit relatives, you expect your visit to be a pleasant experience. You also anticipate some bickering because that&#8217;s what families do. Sometimes it&#8217;s all in good fun, sometimes it&#8217;s not so fun. What you don&#8217;t expect is to get hurt. One Texas couple recently found out that blood is not always thicker than water.</p>
<p>According to an article on the <a href="http://ultimatebellaire.com/stories/259004-courts-meyerland-westbury-woman-blames-sister-for-burn-injuries">Ultimate Bellaire</a> website, a woman and her husband are the defendants in a lawsuit filed against them by the woman&#8217;s sister and her husband. The suit alleges that the sister was injured during a visit to the defendant&#8217;s home in June 2010.  The defendant&#8217;s dog knocked over a lantern. The lantern&#8217;s fuel splattered on the sister&#8217;s legs. When they were in the backyard, the sister fell into a oily combustible substance that spilled from the lantern. Flames burst on her feet and legs. She crawled onto the grass to put out the flames and was rushed to the hospital. The suit accuses the defendant&#8217;s of negligence and seeks $750,000 in court costs and damages for the <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/">burn injuries</a> the sister suffered.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s unfortunate that two sisters are involved in a legal battle that could adversely impact their relationship. However, if the <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/">personal injury attorney</a> representing the plaintiffs can prove that the defendants failed to take proper actions to prevent the incident in this case from happening, the defendants should be held accountable and have to pay for the sister&#8217;s pain and suffering. If the personal injury attorney representing the defendant can prove that what happened was simply an unfortunate mishap and that there was nothing his clients could have done to prevent the accident, the plaintiffs would lose their case.</p>
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		<title>Worker Dies From Work-Related Burn Injuries</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:33:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every occupation carries some level of risk, some with greater risks than others. Employers are required by law to have preventative and safety measures in place to ensure a safe working environment for their staff. Unfortunately such measures cannot guarantee &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/09/worker-dies-from-work-related-burn-injuries/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every occupation carries some level of risk, some with greater risks than others. Employers are required by law to have preventative and safety measures in place to ensure a safe working environment for their staff. Unfortunately such measures cannot guarantee accidents will never happen.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://articles.dailyamerican.com/2011-08-17/news/29898733_1_scrap-explosion-injuries-john-toth">Daily American</a> recently reported that an employee of Kantner Iron and Steel in Hooversville, Pennsylvania died of <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/">burn injuries</a> he sustained while on the job. The victim was cutting a lock off a steel box containing 50 to 100 pounds of black power when the box exploded. The box had no markings or labels indicating it contained explosives. OSHA, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and state police were investigating the incident at press time.</p>
<p>The victim was an 18-year veteran at the company, which recycles ferrous and nonferrous metals. Co-workers described him as a hard-working employee and a good friend. They said he worked in all kinds of weather and never complained, that he truly loved job and was willing to help anyone who was in need. They said he would truly be missed and would be hard to replace as an employee.</p>
<p>If the victim in this case has any surviving family members, they would be wise to consult with a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/">personal injury attorney</a> to discuss legal options. Depending on the results of the investigation, there  may be grounds for a wrongful death suit against whomever sent the steel box to the company. Any package containing hazardous materials should be properly marked so that it is handled with caution. Had the box in this case been marked as containing hazardous or explosive materials, the victim would have exercised caution while handling the box&#8211;and he may still be alive.</p>
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		<title>Transient Sues Firestone for Damages</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Transients are a common sight on many streets. For the most part they are relatively harmless, only trying to survive on very little day by day. One transient in Garden Grove, California, however, was confronted by a man who may &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/09/transient-sues-firestone-for-damages/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Transients are a common sight on many streets. For the most part they are relatively harmless, only trying to survive on very little day by day. One transient in Garden Grove, California, however, was confronted by a man who may have had a chip on his shoulder in regards to transients&#8211;and went too far in enforcing the his employer&#8217;s anti-loitering policy.</p>
<p>The transient recently filed a lawsuit against Firestone Complete Auto Care, citing negligence and blaming its anti-loitering policy on <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/">burn injuries</a> he sustained during an incident in January 2010. The <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/08/garden-grove-man-files-lawsuit-for-burning-injuries.html">Los Angeles Times</a> recently reported that the transient was outside a Firestone shop when an auto mechanic employed at the shop came outside, poured gasoline onto his shopping cart and set it ablaze  to scare off the transient. The cart burst into flames that engulfed the transient, causing third degree burns to his face and arms.</p>
<p>The auto mechanic was charged and convicted of a felony count of arson resulting in bodily injury and received a five-year jail sentence. The transient underwent six months of treatment at a Sherman Oaks&#8217; burn center and was recuperating smoothly from his injuries, according to his attorney. Firestone and the auto mechanic were both named in the lawsuit, in which the transient seeks over a million dollars in medical costs and other costs related to his injuries, as well as punitive damages.</p>
<p>If the burn injury victim in this case has a good <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/">personal injury attorney</a>, he will win this case and get the compensation he seeks&#8211;if not more. The auto mechanic was clearly in the wrong and used unnecessary tactics to make the transient leave the premises, and it cost him his freedom.</p>
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		<title>Customer Sues Dollar General for Slip and Fall</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Customers are the lifeblood of every business. When they come into your establishment, they expect you to be courteous, they want to shop, eat or recreate in comfort, and they want an environment that is safe. Coming up short in &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/09/customer-sues-dollar-general-for-slip-and-fall/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Customers are the lifeblood of every business. When they come into your establishment, they expect you to be courteous, they want to shop, eat or recreate in comfort, and they want an environment that is safe. Coming up short in any of those areas can be costly to your business. You will lose customers and money. Just ask the manager of a Dollar General store in Charleston, West Virginia.</p>
<p>A recent <a href="http://www.wvrecord.com/news/237608-dollar-general-sued-after-man-slipped-fell">West Virginia Record</a> story reported that in July 2009, a man was shopping in the store when he <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">slipped and fell</a> on some liquid on the floor that was not mopped up. He suffered knee and back pain and was taken by ambulance to the hospital. He filed a lawsuit against the store, in which he alleged that he suffered an acute lumbar strain and required physical therapy and medication.</p>
<p>According the plaintiff, there were no signs near the area of the spill to warn customers of a potential hazard. The suit further alleged that the store was or should have been aware of the spill and failed to properly remove it. The plaintiff seeks punitive and compensatory damages.</p>
<p>If the plaintiff can prove Dollar General was negligent, and it appears that they were, he will win his case. By law, property owners must inform pedestrians, customers and passersby of any potential hazards on his his property or establishment.  Should a person injure themselves on the premises, the property owner can be held liable. Areas of potential hazards or dangers should be clearly and visibly marked. A <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">personal injury attorney</a> representing a customer or pedestrian who slipped and fell in your business or your home will most likely seek damages for his clients&#8217; medical expenses, decreased earning capacity and pain and suffering&#8211;and the cost will not be cheap.</p>
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		<title>Paralyzed Man Wins Suit Against Hospital</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When your doctor gives you a clean bill of health, you trust in his knowledge and expertise and walk away feeling relieved. You don&#8217;t expect to end up with permanent debilitating injury, as in the case of a businessman who &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/08/paralyzed-man-wins-suit-against-hospital/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When your doctor gives you a clean bill of health, you trust in his knowledge and expertise and walk away feeling relieved. You don&#8217;t expect to end up with permanent debilitating injury, as in the case of a businessman who recently won a case against a hospital for failing to diagnose a brain aneurysm that left him permanently <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">paralyzed</a>.</p>
<p>According to the story in the <a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/southern-tier/article530886.ece">The Buffalo News</a>, the plaintiff suffered the aneurysm in 1998, followed by a massive stroke that left him paralyzed. The suit alleged that his brain scan was misdiagnosed by a doctor at a private firm with whom the hospital had a contract, which led to him having a stroke. The plaintiff was awarded $5 million in 2008 and $18 million in 2009. A state appellate court ordered the hospital to pay the plaintiff the sum of both awards plus interest, for a total of $24 million. At press time, the hospital was deciding whether to appeal.</p>
<p>The defendant in this case may believe they did no wrong, however, it is their job to properly and accurately diagnose a patient&#8217;s condition. The judge in this case determined that the hospital failed to do right by their patient, who is left permanently debilitated because a doctor did not do his job. The <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">personal injury attorney</a> representing the plaintiff successfully proved negligence on the part of the hospital, getting his client the settlement he deserved. Medical professional take an oath to give a patient no less than 100 percent. Those who give less than that should be held accountable, especially when it costs a patient their quality of life&#8211;or their life, period.</p>
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		<title>Motorcycle Rider In Critical Condition After Accident</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Pagosa Springs man remains in critical condition at a medical center after a motorcyle accident that occurred on July 17, according to a recent Durango Herald article. The 23-year-old was riding his motorcycle eastbound to go pick up his &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/08/motorcycle-rider-in-critical-condition-after-accident/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Pagosa Springs man remains in critical condition at a medical center after a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">motorcyle accident</a> that occurred on July 17, according to a recent <a href="http://durangoherald.com/article/20110727/NEWS01/707279916/0/s/Motorcycle-accident-victim-remains-in-critical-condition">Durango Herald</a> article. The 23-year-old was riding his motorcycle eastbound to go pick up his girlfriend when he collided with a passenger car going westbound as it was making a left turn. The impact sent the motorcyclist flying over the top of the car, hitting the pavement and somersaulting several times before landing 55 feet down the road. His helmet and boots were torn off from the impact of the collision.</p>
<p>A state patrol officer stated that charges were still pending against the driver of the car. The driver will likely face charges for failing to yield the right of way to the motorcyclist before making the left turn. An account was established to assist the victim&#8217;s family with medical bills. The story did not state whether he was wearing a helmet or if speed or alcohol was involved.</p>
<p>The accident victim or his family could consult with a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">personal injury attorney</a> to discuss legal action that could be taken against the driver. The victim could be entitled to compensation for his medical bills, loss of earning capacity and pain suffering. The attorney would review the police and witness statements to determine if what actions on the part of the other driver, as well as the victim, may have led to the accident. In the event that the victim&#8217;s condition takes a turn for the worse and he dies from  his injuries, the family would also have possible grounds for a wrongful death suit.</p>
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		<title>Motorcyclist Killed in Crash</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent Sun Journal story reported that a woman was killed when her motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on a highway. According to police, the woman was instantly killed when her Harley Davidson was struck by a pickup truck. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/08/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A recent <a href="http://www.sunjournal.com/city/story/1075455">Sun Journal</a> story reported that a woman was killed when her motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on a highway. According to police, the woman was instantly killed when her Harley Davidson was struck by a pickup truck. She was not wearing a helmet. Officials stated that alcohol and speed were not factors in the accident.</p>
<p>The woman was riding along a highway in the afternoon hours of August 17 when the driver of the pickup truck made a left-hand turn in front of her motorcycle at an intersection, which caused the crash. The truck came to a stop at the side of the road, the motorcycle came to rest on a paved shoulder a few feet away. A section of the road had to be closed and traffic rerouted.</p>
<p>Had the woman survived, she could have gotten a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">personal injury attorney</a> and built a strong case against the truck driver. It appears he was not in the proper lane to make the left-hand turn and failed to make sure there was no oncoming traffic before making the turn. With a motorcycle being significantly smaller than a pickup truck, chances are the truck driver may not have seen the motorcycle until it was too late. A motorcycle provides a rider little protection against injury if he or she is involved in a crash. Even if the woman in this scenario had worn a helmet, the impact of the crash, given the significant size difference of the two vehicles, would likely have resulted in serious injuries.</p>
<p>The woman&#8217;s family, however, can retain a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">personal injury attorney</a> to discuss what legal action, if any, can be filed against the driver in this case. The attorney can review the facts pertaining to the accident and determine if the family has a case.</p>
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		<title>Motorcycle Racer Crashes, Faces Charges</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent article on Gary Community.com reported that a 27-year-old Indiana man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash on an expressway. According to witnesses, the man and another motorcyclist were racing. As the riders exited onto a ramp, the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/08/motorcycle-racer-crashes-faces-charges/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A recent article on <a href="http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/article_c9aaeaad-dd65-5bb3-ac64-2e96d1a98ba1.html#ixzz1VR5nUWi8">Gary Community.com</a> reported that a 27-year-old Indiana man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash on an expressway. According to witnesses, the man and another motorcyclist were racing. As the riders exited onto a ramp, the man lost control of his motorcycle as it left the roadway. He was thrown from the bike onto the ground, according to police.</p>
<p>The victim had not been wearing a helmet. He sustained facial fractures and bleeding on the brain. Police cited him for violating the terms of a learner&#8217;s permit.</p>
<p>Wearing a helmet is not mandatory in every state, but it&#8217;s obviously a good idea to wear one regardless. Colorado has no mandatory helmet requirements for riders over 18, however, riders under 18 must wear DOT-approved helmets. All riders must wear eye protection such as goggles or a visor on a helmet. The injuries suffered by the rider in this scenario may have been a lot less severe had he worn a helmet. Considering that he was probably going well over the speed limit when the accident occurred, he is actually very lucky to be alive. Unfortunately, he will have some legal issues to deal with once he gets out of the hospital.</p>
<p>A <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">personal injury attorney</a> in this case may be of little help to the rider, because his injury resulted from reckless behavior on his part. Had his <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">motorcycle accident</a> been caused by the irresponsible behavior of another motorist or pedestrian, a personal injury attorney could work on his behalf to get him compensation for medical expenses, lost wages from work and any other economic hardships resulting from his injuries, and pain and suffering.</p>
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		<title>Company Sues University for Worker Injuries</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[An Associated Press article on the Bloomberg Business website reported that the University of Utah is being sued by Thermal West Industrial, Inc., for damages stemming from an incident in November 2010 which seriously injured 12 workers who were working &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/08/company-sues-university-for-worker-injuries/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An Associated Press article on the <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9P1DTGG1.htm">Bloomberg Business</a> website reported that the University of Utah is being sued by Thermal West Industrial, Inc., for damages stemming from an incident in November 2010 which seriously injured 12 workers who were working on a building project at the campus.</p>
<p>The lawsuit alleges that the workers were installing hot-water pipes beneath the campus when 40,000 or more gallons of hot water was released into a tunnel system through a water line designated as being abandoned and inactive, severely burning the workers with 400-degree steam.</p>
<p>The suit further alleges that the university assured the workers that the water line was inoperative and abandoned, and they should have no concerns about the open pipe. According to the suit, an OSHA investigation determined that the university was at fault. The university was also cited back in April 2010 for not capping the water line.</p>
<p>Thermal West claims that the incident downgraded its safety rating, causing the business to lose customers. The firm is seeking damages totaling $5 million, which includes compensation for increased workmen&#8217;s compensation costs and lost contract revenue. University officials declined to comment on the matter.</p>
<p>The injured workers undoubtedly have sufficient grounds to file their own lawsuits against the university. A <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">personal injury attorney</a> can assess their case and advise them of legal remedies. A <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">personal injury attorney</a> will fight on behalf of the injured workers to make sure they are fairly compensated for their pain and suffering.</p>
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		<title>Child Dies in Truck Accident</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A young Atlanta boy died and another injured after being hit by a food truck. A recent CBS Atlanta news story stated that the driver of the food truck stopped in a neighborhood the night of August 11 to make &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/08/child-dies-in-truck-accident/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A young Atlanta boy died and another injured after being hit by a food truck. A recent <a href="http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/15254700/one-child-dead-another-injured-in-food-truck-accident">CBS Atlanta</a> news story stated that the driver of the food truck stopped in a neighborhood the night of August 11 to make rounds. While he was there, some of the neighborhood kids jumped onto the truck. According to witnesses and police, the driver ordered the children to get off, even enlisting the aid of parents to help get them off of the truck. Most of the children got off of the truck.</p>
<p>One boy fell off the truck and got pinned under the wheel, according to witnesses. He was run over as the driver starting pulling out. The driver then struck another boy when he backed up to see what  happened. Both boys were taken o the hospital, where one died. The other boy suffered a leg injury.</p>
<p>Neighborhood residents stated that they sympathize with both the parents and children, as well as the driver, whom they said was well-liked and provided a much needed service to the community for years. The investigation into the accident was ongoing, and no charges were yet filed.</p>
<p>If the families of the deceased and injured children decide to file suit against the driver in this case, they may find themselves being held just as accountable for their actions. Trucking companies are regulated by state and federal rules they must abide by, but the driver in this case doesn&#8217;t appear to have violated any rules. The driver actually tried to prevent such a tragedy from happening. Further examination by a good <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">personal injury attorney</a> might uncover otherwise, however.</p>
<p>If the driver must retain an <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">personal injury attorney</a> to represent his side of the story, his attorney could argue that the parents failed to exercise proper control over their children. His attorney could also make sure the driver himself did not violate any trucking regulations to make sure his client has a solid defense.</p>
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		<title>Dog Attack Dispute Lands Owner in Handcuffs</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A West Virginia dog owner was recently arrested and charged with leash law violations for a dog attack  that occurred on July 12. A recent story in the The Register-Herald reported that the owner&#8217;s two pit bulls allegedly attacked a &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/08/dog-attack-dispute-lands-owner-in-handcuffs/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A West Virginia dog owner was recently arrested and charged with leash law violations for a dog attack  that occurred on July 12. A recent story in the <a href="http://www.register-herald.com/local/x850298675/Dog-attack-prompts-ordinance-talk">The Register-Herald</a> reported that the owner&#8217;s two pit bulls allegedly attacked a poodle belonging to a couple who were walking the dog. The poodle was seriously injured in the attack, and one of the owners was injured trying to fend off the pit bulls. Vet and hospital bills for the poodle&#8217;s injuries totaled $1,200 to $1,500.</p>
<p>The owner of the pit bulls insisted that his leashed dog wriggled out of its collar after getting entangled on a railing and darted over to the street where the couple was walking the poodle. The poodle growled at the pit bull, which sparked a confrontation between the two dogs. The owner stated that he broke up the fight and the poodle was unharmed. He had to surrender his dogs to a humane officer regardless, he stated.</p>
<p>Police officials state, however, that the owner of the pit bulls was not ordered to surrender them and that he did so of his own will. The owners of the poodle decided to drop charges after the pit bulls were surrendered, but the charges were still on file as of August 11. They also proposed that their local town council adopt an ordinance that clearly defined what constitutes a vicious dog instead of banning certain breeds, something the pit bull owner agrees with, because he felt that pit bulls were unfairly viewed as vicious just because of their breed.</p>
<p>In Colorado, this dog owner would most likely be ordered to keep his pit bulls under confinement or removed from his home. He may also be ordered to euthanize them if they inflicted serious injury on one or both of the owners. Even the though the poodle owners decided to drop charges, they could still elect to sue the pit bull owner for the cost of the vet and hospital bills. A <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">Colorado personal injury attorney</a> would explain the dog bite laws and suggest possible legal options under those laws. A <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">personal injury attorney</a> would ensure that the dog owner was held accountable for his actions.</p>
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		<title>Investigation Continues in Electrocution Deaths of Young Field Workers</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two 14-year-old girls were electrocuted to death while working in a cornfield outside of Sterling, Illinois, according to a recent Chicago Tribune story. The girls were members of a group of young field workers hired for the summer to detassel &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/08/investigation-continues-in-electrocution-deaths-of-young-field-workers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two 14-year-old girls were electrocuted to death while working in a cornfield outside of Sterling, Illinois, according to a recent <a href="http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-08-01/news/ct-met-cornfield-deaths-20110801_1_irrigation-detasseling-summer-work">Chicago Tribune story</a>. The girls were members of a group of young field workers hired for the summer to detassel corn. The field workers are recruited from all over the county by their teachers and paid every summer to serve as crew leaders.</p>
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<p>One of the girls stepped into a puddle of water and screamed as an electrical current jolted through her. The other girl, her best friend, grabbed her and was also jolted. One of the girl&#8217;s stepsister, also 14, attempted to pull the girls out of the puddle but started having trouble breathing and felt her legs growing weak. She attempted to revive her stepsister, but the girl died in her lap. The two girls were later pronounced dead at a Sterling hospital where one the girls&#8217; mother works.</p>
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<p>A federal and local investigation is ongoing to determine what happened. Some of the young workers do not want to detassel again, and those who do are forbidden to do so by their parents. Detasseling, or preparing corn plants for cross-pollination, is relatively harmless, the only threats being the heat and allergies.</p>
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<p>One landowner suspects that the deaths may have resulted from lightning damage to parts of the electrical system that are linked to the irrigation equipment system, creating a new electrical connection</p>
<p>and charging up the irrigation apparatus. According to the landowner, the farm owner called an electrician but the electrician could not come to the field until days after the workers were already in the field.</p>
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<p>A local farmer owns the cornfield, which was leased to the Monsanto Company. Monsanto issued new safety guidelines in response to the accident, however, a recent <a href="http://www.wifr.com/news/headlines/Lawsuit_Filed_in_Farming_Electrocution_126843458.html?ref=458">WIFR</a> story reports that the father of one of the girls has since filed a lawsuit against Monsato and other defendants, citing negligence.</p>
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<p>The farm owner, as well as Monsanto, would have been liable had this tragedy occurred in Colorado, based on premise and liability statues. A <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">Colorado personal injury attorney</a> would explain these statutes to the parents of the deceased teens and fight to get their families fair compensation for their loss. A <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">personal injury attorney</a> would also negotiate with insurance companies on the families&#8217; behalf.</p>
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		<title>Slip and Fall Lawsuit Filed Against Barge Owner</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:13:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Louisiana seaman who slipped and fell while helping with oil spill cleanup efforts on the deck of a barge is suing the barge owners, citing failure to provide safe working conditions. A recent Louisiana Record article stated that the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/08/slip-and-fall-lawsuit-filed-against-barge-owner/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Louisiana seaman who slipped and fell while helping with oil spill cleanup efforts on the deck of a barge is suing the barge owners, citing failure to provide safe working conditions. A recent <a href="http://www.louisianarecord.com/news/237362-seaman-files-slip-and-fall-lawsuit-against-barge-owner">Louisiana Record</a> article stated that the accident occurred in August 2010 as the seaman was working on a barge contracted to assist with the oil spill cleanup efforts in the Gulf of Mexico.</p>
<p>The defendants in the lawsuit, the owners are accused of neglecting to provide a safe place to work, failing to supply equipment, furnishings and apparel that were safe and fit for their intended purpose, failing to properly inspect the barge, and use, engagement and assignment of an unqualified crew.</p>
<p>The seaman slipped and fell as he walked across the deck of the barge, shattering his right knee. He claims the fall left him permanently impaired. He seeks damages for physical and mental impairment,disability, physical and mental pain, suffering, scarring and disfigurement, humiliation, loss of earnings and wage-earning capacity, diminished enjoyment of life, medical expenses, interest and court costs.</p>
<p>Premises liability statutes vary from state to state, but they all&#8211;to a degree&#8211;hold a property owner liable when someone is injured on their property. In Colorado, a property owner may be liable for injury on his property depending on the reason the injured party was on his property, i.e., if the injured party was trespassing, a licensee or was invited onto the property. A <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">Colorado personal injury attorney</a> would review the events surrounding the accident to determine if the injured party can seek damages for their injuries and hold the property owner accountable. If someone slips and falls on your property, consult with a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">personal injury attorney</a> to find out if you are liable.</p>
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		<title>Citizens Take Environmental Matters Into Their Own Hands</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent Grand Junction Free Press story tells about Battlement Concerned Citizens, a group of  Battlement Mesa residents trained in the use of environmental monitoring tools to conduct air and water sampling near their homes. The group responsible for training &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/08/citizens-take-environmental-matters-into-their-own-hands/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A recent <a href="http://www.gjfreepress.com/article/20110715/COMMUNITY_NEWS/110719979/1001&amp;parentprofile=1059">Grand Junction Free Press</a> story tells about Battlement Concerned Citizens, a group of  Battlement Mesa residents trained in the use of environmental monitoring tools to conduct air and water sampling near their homes. The group responsible for training these residents is the Global Community Monitor. Founded in 2001, the Global Community Monitor recently initiated a citizen-monitoring project called the “Bucket Brigade” in Garfield County in response to resident odor and health complaints.</p>
<p>Residents took air and water samples from resident-occupied areas near oil and gas operations in Colorado and New Mexico. Lab tests later confirmed the presence of hydrogen sulfide, a chemical associated with natural gas drilling. Long term exposure to hydrogen sulfide can lead to respiratory infections, eye and nose irritation, headache, nausea, cough and breathlessness.</p>
<p>One Garfield County resident said she participated in the Bucket Brigade project because she had friends who became ill after natural gas development began near their homes. Another resident collapsed after being outside while irrigating her land. She became violently ill and had to wear a respirator. She has since moved to another state. Another resident also passed out in her house. Her grandchildren suffered from asthma and had to use nebulizers until they moved out of the state, where their symptoms disappeared.</p>
<p>A Garfield County environmental health manager agrees that some the residents&#8217; illnesses could be due to exposure to oil and gas development, and he admires the citizens&#8217; sampling efforts, but he is unconvinced that scientific methodology was used. Two samples were taken from Garfield County, and according to the environmental health manager, that&#8217;s not enough to prove hydrogen sulfide contamination as a result of oil and gas development.</p>
<p>Residents still maintain that families who lived in the area for years with no problems suddenly developed health issues after oil and gas development began near their homes. They also feel the county&#8217;s air monitoring system is inadequate.</p>
<p>Families have the right to live in an environment where there is clean air, water and soil. Companies who threaten environmental safety should be held accountable. Garfield County residents who moved from the area can still file civil action against the parties they feel are responsible for their health issues. Coloradans living in areas of constant toxic exposure that they believe contributed to their own health issues would be wise to consult with a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">Colorado personal injury attorney</a> to explore legal options. If you were left with a debilitating and/or permanent health condition after constant toxic exposure resulting from construction or industrial work near your home, you may be able to recover damages for your pain and suffering. A <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">Colorado personal injury attorney</a> who specializes in toxic exposure cases could evaluate your situation to determine if you have a case.</p>
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		<title>Companies Cleared of Charges in the Deaths of Plant Workers</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[An energy company and one of their subsidiary companies was recently cleared of charges of workplace safety rule violations that contributed to the deaths of five power plant workers, according to a recent Denver Post story. The companies would have &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/08/companies-cleared-of-charges-in-the-deaths-of-plant-workers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An energy company and one of their subsidiary companies was recently cleared of charges of workplace safety rule violations that contributed to the deaths of five power plant workers, according to a recent <a href="http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_18373502">Denver Post</a> story. The companies would have had to pay fines of up to $5 million had they been convicted.</p>
<p>The companies were charged with violating OSHA regulations, resulting in the deaths of five workers in a fire that broke out at the one of the company&#8217;s power plants in October 2007. The fire broke out as workers were resealing a large water pipe called a penstock. The fire blocked the workers&#8217; only escape route, and they had no rescue equipment to pull them out from above, leaving them trapped. The workers died from smoke inhalation.</p>
<p>Two of the workers&#8217; widows tearfully left the courtroom after hearing the non-guilty verdict. An OSHA administrator was also disappointed in the verdict. He stated that despite the verdict in this case, OSHA would still take action against employers willing to compromise workers&#8217; safety and health in order to get the job done.</p>
<p>The companies in this scenario may have been cleared of criminal charges, but the plant workers&#8217; widows can each file civil action against the companies. A <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">Colorado personal injury attorney</a> can explain to them their legal options and assess whether or not they have a determine if they have a case.</p>
<p>A <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">Colorado personal injury attorney</a> can review documentation pertaining to the investigation of the accident to see if there is any details that the federal prosecutors may have overlooked that would make for a solid case.</p>
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		<title>Highway Worker Hit by Driver</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent ABC 7News story reported that a construction worker was injured after being hit by a vehicle on a construction site near the intersection of Ellicott Highway and Judge Orr Road. According to an El Paso County Sheriff&#8217;s Office &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/08/highway-worker-hit-by-driver/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A recent <a href="http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/28621585/detail.html">ABC 7News</a> story reported that a construction worker was injured after being hit by a vehicle on a construction site near the intersection of Ellicott Highway and Judge Orr Road. According to an El Paso County Sheriff&#8217;s Office spokesperson, a driver approaching the scene became agitated over wait time around the construction area and started arguing with one of the workers.</p>
<p>The driver then attempted to run the worker down with his vehicle. Other workers tried to block him in the cone zone but he was able to get past them and ended up hitting a flagger with his driver&#8217;s side mirror. The driver didn&#8217;t stop, but a witness pursued him and helped the deputies track him down</p>
<p>The driver, a resident of Colorado Springs, was arrested and taken to jail. He faces charges of reckless driving, failure to obey instructions of a flag person, two counts of vehicular assault and second-degree assault.</p>
<p>In addition to his criminal charges, the driver faces a potential lawsuit should the injured woman decide to retain a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">Colorado personal injury attorney</a> and file a civil suit for damages for her pain and suffering.  She suffered a broken arm, which would make it difficult for her to perform duties as a flagger, costing her days off work and possibly lost wages. Depending on the severity of her injury, her future earning capacity may be affected. A <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">Colorado personal injury attorney</a> can see to it that she gets nothing less than she is entitled to. Retaining an attorney would be a wise move particularly when dealing with insurance companies, who may want to settle quickly, but oftentimes for much less than she would get if she had a personal injury attorney representing her.</p>
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		<title>New Castle Man Killed In Motorcycle Accident</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:39:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A 53-year-old New Castle man died in a motorcycle accident south of De Beque, according to a July 6th report from the Glenwood Springs Post Independent. Colorado State Patrol troopers responded to the crash around 10:30 pm the morning of &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/07/new-castle-man-killed-in-motorcycle-accident/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A 53-year-old New Castle man died in a motorcycle accident south of De Beque, according to a July 6th report from the <a href="http://www.postindependent.com/article/20110706/VALLEYNEWS/110709954/0/FRONTPAGE">Glenwood Springs Post Independent</a>. Colorado State Patrol troopers responded to the crash around 10:30 pm the morning of July 3rd. The crash occurred on Mesa County Road 45 1/2, three miles south of De Beque. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.</p>
<p>The man was riding southbound on a Harley Davidson with one other rider when he went off the roadway as he rounded a curve. His front tire tripped on the road edge as he tried to steer back onto the road. His bike went down on the right side, throwing him to the pavement. He was not wearing a helmet. The accident remains under investigation, but it is believed that alcohol was involved.</p>
<p>Colorado does not require riders over 18 to wear helmets, but wearing one in this case might have saved the rider&#8217;s life even if he had suffered serious injuries. He would be facing serious charges, however. It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle, whether it&#8217;s a car, truck or motorcycle, while under the influence of alcohol. Motorcyclists in Colorado are held to the same traffic laws as drivers of other vehicles, so if this guy was speeding, he would face charges for that as well.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">A Colorado personal injury</a> attorney in this scenario could help his surviving family members find out if any one could be held liable upon further investigation of the events leading up the crash. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">A Colorado personal injury</a> attorney could assist the family in dealing with the insurance company and making sure they get what they&#8217;re entitled to and nothing less.</p>
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		<title>Family Euthanizes Pets After One Bites a Child</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:35:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Colorado Springs family decided to euthanize their dogs after one of the dogs bit a girl who came to their house to sell candy. According to a July 17th KRDO News Channel 13 report, the dogs broke through the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/07/family-euthanizes-pets-after-one-bites-a-child/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Colorado Springs family decided to euthanize their dogs after one of the dogs bit a girl who came to their house to sell candy. According to a July 17th <a href="http://www.krdo.com/news/28579205/detail.html">KRDO News Channel 13</a> report, the dogs broke through the front door when the girl rang the doorbell. The girl went to the door despite “Beware of Dog” and “No Soliciting” signs posted on the property. The dogs were seized by the Humane Society, and the owner was charged with possessing a dangerous animal. It was not the first time her dogs had bitten someone.</p>
<p>The owner and her daughter have been trying since June to raise enough money to pay the $1,200 monthly cost to keep the dogs alive at the Humane Society until the owner&#8217;s September court date. Loans and donations from family and friends enabled the owner to pay until mid-July, but she needed almost $4,000 to keep the dogs alive until her court date. The financial burden and the thought of her dogs being constantly caged was too much. She went to the Humane Society, signed over her rights and had the dogs euthanized.</p>
<p>The owner stated that she would never own another dog “in this state” under the current laws. The owner may not be happy with Colorado&#8217;s dog bite laws, but they are there to ensure her own safety as well as that of her neighbors and other pedestrians. Dog owners are held liable for the actions of their dogs if the dogs seriously injure another person.</p>
<p>The report doesn&#8217;t state why the girl ignored the warning signs posted on the property, but her ignorance of these signs may take some of the responsibility off of the dog owner. Under Colorado law, a dog owner may not be held liable if the victim entered their property while ignoring clearly visible warning signs. Most likely the <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">Colorado personal injury attorney</a> representing the owner has made her well aware of this. It appears, however, that she is being held accountable for her choice to keep dogs she knew were dangerous and would bite people, which is enough to warrant the charges she faces.</p>
<p>The owner&#8217;s legal troubles could be compounded by the victim&#8217;s family retaining a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">Colorado personal injury attorney</a> to help them sue the owner for hospital and medical expenses and pain and suffering.</p>
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		<title>Woman Pleads Not Guilty for Dragging Death</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:21:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Colorado Springs woman appeared in 4th Judicial District Court and pleaded not guilty for the dragging death of a tow-truck driver, according to a July 15 report by The Gazette. The woman faces 11 charges, including vehicular homicide, manslaughter &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/07/woman-pleads-not-guilty-for-dragging-death/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>A Colorado Springs woman appeared in 4th Judicial District Court and pleaded not guilty for the dragging death of a tow-truck driver, according to a July 15 report by The Gazette. The woman faces 11 charges, including vehicular homicide, manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident, and she could be sentenced to 12 years in jail if convicted. The tow-truck owner was attempting to tow a vehicle that was illegally parked when the woman jumped inside the vehicle and drove off.</p>
<p>The tow-truck driver was chasing after the vehicle when his legs become tangled in the cable trailing the vehicle and he was dragged for more than mile before he came loose. The man <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/personal-injury/" target="_blank">died of his injuries</a>. Police apprehended the woman several blocks away from the accident scene and arrested her for suspicion of recklessly causing the man&#8217;s death. The woman&#8217;s defense was that she didn&#8217;t know that man was being dragged behind her vehicle because of belongings piled up in her back seat that obstructed her view and missing mirrors.</p>
<p>Tow truck drivers from all over the state as well as local residents attended a candlelight vigil for the man at the spot where he was found on the road. The man&#8217;s death led to the passage of a law that makes it illegal to enter a vehicle that is marked as being towed.</p>
<p>In addition to serious charges and lengthy jail sentence the woman faces, she also faces possible legal action. The victim&#8217;s family can retain a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/" target="_blank">Colorado personal injury attorney</a> and see what civil action, if any, can be filed against the woman for failing to have adequate mirrors on her vehicle and failing to ensure she has a clear view of the road from all angles. The attorney can also negotiate a fair settlement with the woman&#8217;s insurance company on the family&#8217;s behalf.</p>
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		<title>Why Strict Dog Bite Laws Are Necessary</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A seven-year-old boy was attacked by two pitbulls at a neighborhood playground in Savannah, Georgia, as reported by WSAV News. Bystanders witnessing the attack intervened and saved the boy from getting killed. The dogs&#8217; owner told police that a child &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/07/why-strict-dog-bite-laws-are-necessary/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A seven-year-old boy was attacked by two pitbulls at a neighborhood playground in Savannah, Georgia, as reported by WSAV News. Bystanders witnessing the attack intervened and saved the boy from getting killed. The dogs&#8217; owner told police that a child accidentally let the dogs out as she was getting ready to take the dogs to stay at a relative&#8217;s house while the family moved. The district attorney&#8217;s office reviewed the case and determined that the dog owner was not liable because she did not violate any laws.</p>
<p>The dog owner was very remorseful and issued a letter of apology that was read two weeks later at a community meeting between residents and officials from the Metro Police Animal Control. The dog owner&#8217;s letter also stated that she had surrendered her dogs to Animal Control. One of the dogs was killed at the scene of the attack, the other one was euthanized. Animal Control officials were said to be working with Savannah&#8217;s city council to impose stricter ordinances in regards to dangerous animals.</p>
<p>This is just one of the hundreds, perhaps thousands, of vicious dog attacks that result in <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/personal-injury/" target="_blank">serious bodily injury</a> or death across the United States and in other parts of the world. Had the dog owner in this case resided in the state of Colorado, she would be liable. The victim&#8217;s family would be able to sue the owner, and a good <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/" target="_blank">Colorado personal injury attorney</a> would see it to that she pays for the young victim&#8217;s pain and suffering. Colorado&#8217;s dog bite laws holds dog owners liable when their dogs inflict serious bodily injury on another person, regardless of whether they have had no prior knowledge that their dogs were dangerous or had no clue whatsoever.</p>
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		<title>City of Boulder Consider New Rules for Cyclists and Drivers in Crosswalks</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Police and transportation officials in the city of Boulder are developing a set of new rules that will promotes better and safer interaction between cyclists, drivers and pedestrians, according to the The Daily Camera. Among the proposed new rules is &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/07/city-of-boulder-consider-new-rules-for-cyclists-and-drivers-in-crosswalks/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Police and transportation officials in the city of Boulder are developing a set of new rules that will promotes better and safer interaction between cyclists, drivers and pedestrians, according to the <a href="http://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-county-news/ci_18441938">The Daily Camera</a>. Among the proposed new rules is a 8-mph speed limit within crosswalks for bicyclists, enhanced enforcement of vehicle yield laws and requiring pedestrians to activate flashing lights before crossing the street.</p>
<p>While reinforcing and enhancing laws to make the streets safer for everyone, laws do not replace personal responsibility to exercise good judgment while driving, cycling or walking down city streets.  Doing otherwise can jeopardizes your own safety and that of others, not to mention the potential <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/personal-injury" target="_blank">legal ramifications</a>.</p>
<p>Colorado has premise and liability statues in place to ensure the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers in crosswalks. If you are seriously injured in an accident involving a cyclist, driver or other pedestrian in a crosswalk, the same laws entitle to file civil action against parties you believe contributed to your accident through an act of negligence or failure to take property safety measures.</p>
<p>An experienced <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/" target="_blank">Colorado personal injury attorney</a> can explain the Colorado&#8217;s premise and liability laws in greater detail, as well as advise you of your legal options under those laws. An experienced personal injury attorney can also help when it comes to dealing with insurance companies. Your attorney can evaluate your case to see if you may be entitled to compensation for hospital and medical expenses, present and future medical treatment, lost wages, present or future earning ability and pain and suffering.</p>
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		<title>Death Benefits Take Care of Dependents</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, some work accidents are fatal or diseases contracted at work can lead to death. When an employee is fatally injured at work or dies as a result of their work injuries or illness, the Colorado workers&#8217; compensation system makes &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/07/death-benefits-take-care-of-dependents/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: small;">Unfortunately, some work accidents are fatal or diseases contracted at work can lead to death. When an employee is fatally injured at work or dies as a result of their work injuries or illness, the <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Colorado workers&#8217; compensation</a> system makes sure that their family and dependents are taken care of, but the rules for dependent and death benefits change frequently. Families who have had a loved one die as the result of a work-related accident need to have a Colorado workers compensation attorney on their side during this difficult time.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In general, death benefits pay around two-thirds of the worker&#8217;s weekly wages, and the time that death benefits will last depends on the relationship between the dependents and the fatally injured worker. A surviving spouse of a fatally injured worker will generally receive death benefits until they remarry or for the rest of their life if they choose not to remarry. Dependent children are elibile for workers comp death benefits until their 18<sup>th</sup> birthday, and older children over 21 may be eligible for partial benefits if they can prove to the worker&#8217;s compensation system that they were at least partially dependent on the injured worker. All death benefits are equally divided among surviving dependents who qualify.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">While they may be busy grieving, families do have a right to compensation when a family member is killed at work. Often, workers compensation insurance companies won&#8217;t inform surviving dependents of their right to benefits in order to save money, but an attorney will fight for your right to compensation. In the event that a loved one was killed while on the job, contact a Colorado workers&#8217; compensation attorney to ensure that you receive the <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/dependency-death-benefits-colorado/">death or dependency benefits</a> that you are entitled to.</span></p>
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		<title>University of Colorado Boulder Workers Get Sick from Mold</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the Daily Camera, six workers at the University of Colorado at Boulder filed a Colorado workers&#8217; compensation claim after contracting illnesses due to mold on the campus. While many people think of workers compensation claims usually involve accidents &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/07/university-of-colorado-boulder-workers-get-sick-from-mold/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">According to the <a href="http://www.dailycamera.com/cu-news/ci_18333522">Daily Camera</a>, six workers at the University of Colorado at Boulder filed a Colorado workers&#8217; compensation claim after contracting illnesses due to mold on the campus. While many people think of workers compensation claims usually involve accidents that cause physical injury (and many claims do), the workers comp system also covers illnesses contracted as the result of conditions at the job site. If you or a loved one has gotten sick because of something they came in contact with at work, you need a trusted Colorado workers compensation attorney to advise you on how to proceed with your claim.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mold in the walls of buildings can cause eye irritation and respiratory illness in individuals who breathe it, and these were the illnesses claimed by the six CU Boulder employees. Often, property owners aren&#8217;t aware of a mold problem until workers become sick, as was the case at CU Boulder. The university is working to uncover the source of the mold, which workers claim they came in contact with in the Engineering building. Water damage can often cause a mold infestation, but there was no evidence of water damage found in the CU case. A Colorado workers compensation attorney can help you gather evidence of contamination in your case so that you can get compensated for medical bills related to your mold illness.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Illness due to exposure to toxic mold is only one type of illness cited in worker&#8217;s comp claims. If you have suffered an infection, respiratory ailments from <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/asbestos-injuries/">asbestos</a> or neurological illness due to toxic chemical exposure at work, you need an aggressive attorney at your side who will make sure that your claim is not denied and you get the maximum benefits.</span></span></p>
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		<title>Denver Workers Compensation Attorney</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you been injured on the job in the Denver area? You are entitled to compensation for medical bills. To get the compensation you deserve, you need an experienced Denver workers compensation attorney on your side. The attorneys at the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Have you been injured on the job in the Denver area? You are entitled to compensation for medical bills. To get the compensation you deserve, you need an experienced Denver workers compensation attorney on your side. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers are <a title="Colorado workers compensation" href="../colorado-workers-compensation/">Colorado workers compensation</a> experts who can explain your rights under the law, make sure you get the most from your settlement or help you with closed or denied claims.<br />
Our Colorado workers compensation attorneys can help clients with all types of work injuries, including:</p>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li>Chemical burns</li>
<li>Respiratory conditions</li>
<li>Poisoning</li>
<li>Loss of hearing or sight</li>
<li>Bacterial infections</li>
<li>Spinal injuries</li>
<li>Broken bones</li>
<li>Traumatic brain injury</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you or someone you love has suffered one of these injuries or contracted an illness at their workplace, you need to contact a Colorado workers compensation attorney as soon as possible to get them the help they need filing a workers compensation claim. At the Denver Law Offices of Mary Jeffers, we believe that all workers deserve to heal from illness and injury without worrying about their claim, and our dedicated attorneys can make that happen.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Your Denver Workers Compensation Experts</strong><br />
In 1970, the US federal government passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act in order to protect American workers from illnesses and injuries on the job. Since then, the US Occupational Safety &amp; Health Administration (OSHA) has enforced regulations to protect workers and improve workplace safety. Unfortunately, accidents still happen, and workers are still getting sick or injured on the job. According to OSHA statistics, there were 3.3 million workers injured in the United States in 2009. That’s over three million people who got sick or hurt because of conditions at their workplace.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Injuries and illnesses contracted in the workplace can be the result of many different factors. Common workplace accidents include:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Slips and Falls:</strong> When spills aren’t cleaned up in a timely manner or floors aren’t properly maintained, workers can slip and fall. Slips and falls cause injuries ranging from broken bones to spine injuries that require months of rehabilitation.<br />
Toxic Substance Exposure: Manufacturing and other industries use toxic chemicals to make the products consumers use every day, and exposure to these chemicals can cause illness in the workers that handle them. Improper handling or storage of toxic substances can also cause chemical burns or blindness.<br />
Assault in the Workplace: Violence in the workplace can also cause injuries to workers because of assaults.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Fires and Explosions:</strong> Workers in construction or manufacturing industries can also suffer burns or injuries due to fires and explosions when flammable substances aren’t properly handled or fire safety regulations aren’t followed.<br />
Vehicle Accidents: Workers in the transportation industry can also suffer injuries due to motor vehicle accidents on the job. Industrial vehicles like trucks or forklifts can also cause accidents.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Equipment Accidents: </strong>Defective or improperly maintained equipment in manufacturing or construction can malfunction, causing many different types of injuries.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The workers compensation system is designed to make sure that workers can get health care and take care of their families after getting sick or being injured in the workplace. However, the system doesn’t always work the way it is supposed to, and many workers can go without adequate help in their time of need. A dedicated workers compensation attorney can fight for the right of the injured worker to be compensated for their injuries. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers believe strongly in the rights of workers to have compensation for illnesses or injuries suffered on the job. Attorney Mary Jeffers has a background as a claims adjuster, so she understands all the details of workers compensation claims.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The workers compensation system can also be confusing for many people, with state and federal government agencies handling different aspects of a workers compensation case. In addition to trying to heal from workplace injuries, many people have to handle a mountain of paperwork and coordinate with doctors, insurance companies and the workers compensation administration. A Denver workers compensation attorney has experience in handling all aspects of these cases. With an attorney on their side, injured workers can get back to healing and stop worrying about medical bills and providing for their families.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Experienced Denver Worker Compensation Attorneys</strong><br />
Mary Jeffers, attorney at law, once worked for the workers compensation system as a claims adjuster, and she brings her experiences to her law practice to help injured workers get the maximum settlement. At the Denver Law Offices of Mary Jeffers, we have helped clients in the Denver area with many different types of workers compensation legal issues. Our attorneys have experience in cases such as:</p>
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<li>disability cases</li>
<li>closed cases</li>
<li>denied cases</li>
<li><a title="no-fault work injuries" href="../no-fault-work-injuries/">no-fault work injuries</a></li>
<li>lump sum payments</li>
<li>injuries resulting in death</li>
<li>disfigurement or permanent disability cases</li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Our dedicated and compassionate attorneys also understand that every case is unique, and they will work closely with you to discover the facts of your case. We will assist you in getting documentation from your doctors, compiling medical bills or getting opinions from other doctors on your illness or injuries. Our Denver workers compensation attorneys have in depth knowledge of every aspect of the Colorado workers compensation system, and they can ensure that you are adequately compensated for medical bills and lost wages.<br />
You don’t have to do it alone – Our attorneys can help!<br />
If you or someone you love has been injured on the job or has contracted a serious illness as a result of working conditions, contact the qualified Denver workers compensation attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers as soon as possible. We offer a free consultation on all cases to determine the best course of action in your case. With Mary Jeffers’ experience as a worker’s compensation claims adjuster, our law office is ideally suited to handle any claim, no matter how complicated.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Colorado </strong><a title="Workers Compensation Overview" href="../workers-compensation/"><strong>Workers Compensation Overview</strong></a><br />
When workers are injured on the job or get sick because of the workplace environment, the Colorado workers compensation system is designed to help these workers get the health care they need to get well and get back to work. The workers compensation system is a large government system, and often injured workers need help navigating it. That’s where an experienced Colorado workers compensation attorney can help. The attorneys at the Denver law office of Mary Jeffers have years of experience navigating the workers compensation system in Colorado to get injured or sick workers the compensation they deserve.<br />
Our attorneys have experience helping get worker’s comp benefits for injuries such as:</p>
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<li>fractures</li>
<li>electric shock</li>
<li>spinal cord injuries</li>
<li>paralysis</li>
<li>office injuries</li>
<li>neck injuries</li>
<li>infections like staph or MRSA</li>
<li>repetitive motion injuries</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><br />
Workers Compensation System Explained</strong><br />
One of the reasons why many people are confused about workers compensation is because of the different government agencies involved in protecting workers from injury and helping them back on their feet after an injury or illness. If you or someone you love has been hurt on the job or gotten sick because of conditions in the workplace, an experienced attorney can explain your rights and assist you with the process of pursuing a claim. Even with the assistance of an attorney, it can be helpful to understand a bit about the workers compensation system in the US.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>OSHA</strong><br />
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, is responsible for regulating safety precautions and health standards in America’s workplaces. This is a federal government agency that gives outlines for employers on maintaining safe and healthy work environments, although they are not responsible for compensating workers after they are injured. OSHA is important for injured workers because this organization makes rules for companies about how to keep their workers safe. If the employer doesn’t follow OSHA regulations and a worker gets injured, this can affect the worker’s compensation plan. An experienced workers’ compensation attorney can help hold employers responsible for breaking OSHA regulations.<br />
OSHA also keeps statistics about workplace injuries and illnesses in the US. According to OSHA statistics, in 2009, 3.6 out of every 100 workers in the private sector suffered nonfatal injuries or illnesses at work. State government workers were higher at 4.6 out of 100, and federal government workers had the highest injury and illness rate of 6.3 workers per 100.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Federal Workers Compensation System</strong><br />
Even though the federal government sets down the safety regulations for US workplaces, they only handle workers compensation cases for federal employees. The US Department of Labor contains the Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation, or DFEC, which “provides workers’ compensation coverage to three million federal and postal workers around the world for employment-related injuries and occupational diseases,” according to their website. The DFEC only covers individuals who work for a federal government agency, not state or local government workers or employees of private companies.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Colorado Workers Compensation System</strong><br />
All employees of state and local government agencies, as well as all employees of private companies in Colorado will have their workers compensation claims heard by the Colorado Department of Labor &amp; Employment’s Division of Workers’ Compensation. This government agency handles cases of workers who have suffered an accident and gotten injured on the job, as well as workers who have contracted a disease or suffered an illness as the result of conditions in their workplace. The division also works with insurance companies, medical professionals and employers to see that injured workers can get adequate medical treatment.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Colorado workers compensation system is very complex, and it can be hard for an injured worker to understand and navigate. That’s where the experienced Denver workers compensation attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers can help. Mary Jeffers worked within the system as a claims adjuster for many years, and eventually took her expertise to her law practice. Our attorneys have the knowledge and experience to help Colorado workers who have been injured or gotten sick because of their job.<br />
Our knowledgeable Colorado workman’s comp attorneys can help you with many different aspects of your case, including:</p>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li>Filing a claim</li>
<li>Adjusting a claim</li>
<li>Opening a closed claim</li>
<li>Getting the maximum amount of benefits</li>
<li>Getting an independent medical examination</li>
<li>Filing for Temporary disability benefits</li>
<li>Determining permanent medical impairment status</li>
<li>Signing up for vocational rehabilitation</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;">All of these things can be confusing and difficult to do on your own, especially when also dealing with a painful medical condition or recovering from a serious injury. If you’ve suffered a serious injury due to a workplace accident or gotten seriously ill as a result of the things you work with every day, then you should let an attorney take care of your worker’s compensation claim while you focus on getting better and getting back to work.<br />
Call Mary Jeffers for Help with Your Colorado Workers’ Compensation Claim</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Law Offices of Mary Jeffers offers a free consultation for those who have been injured or gotten sick in the workplace. Our compassionate and knowledgeable attorneys will discuss the details of your injury or illness with you and determine the best way to proceed with your workers compensation case. We can help you file for temporary or permanent disability, determine your status, file a worker’s comp claim, open a closed claim or handle any other aspect of a claim that you might need. To speak with a Colorado worker’s compensation attorney, call for a free consultation.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Denver Personal Injury Attorney</strong><br />
Unfortunately, accidents don’t just happen on the job. Automobile accidents caused by reckless or careless drivers can cause serious injuries requiring months of intensive treatment and rehabilitation. When someone gets injured when a property or business owner ignores hazards, individuals can suffer slip and fall accidents, broken bones, spinal injuries or other injuries. When medical professionals are negligent, individuals can get infections or have other medical problems. In all these cases, the injured party can bring a personal injury lawsuit against the person who is responsible for their injuries.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers are dedicated to making sure individuals with serious injuries get adequate compensation for their medical bills and lost wages, and they are your Denver personal injury attorneys as well as workers’ compensation attorneys. Not only do our attorneys understand the Colorado workers comp system, but they understand Colorado personal injury laws as well. When you have a personal injury case in the Denver area, call the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers for a free consultation.<br />
Our dedicated attorneys have handled cases in the following law practice areas:</p>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li>amputations</li>
<li>asbestos exposure</li>
<li>broken bones</li>
<li>burns</li>
<li>car accidents</li>
<li>dog bites</li>
<li>electrical injuries</li>
<li>food borne illnesses</li>
<li>infections like MRSA or staph</li>
<li>motorcycle accidents</li>
<li>nursing home abuse or neglect</li>
<li>neck injuries</li>
<li>paralysis</li>
<li>pedestrian accidents</li>
<li>premises liability</li>
<li>slip and fall accidents</li>
<li>spinal injuries</li>
<li>toxic substance exposure</li>
<li>traumatic brain injury</li>
<li>wrongful death</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you or a loved one has suffered one of these injuries in the Denver area because someone else was negligent or careless, you might have a personal injury case. Our compassionate Denver personal injury attorneys can hold the person who caused your injuries responsible for their actions in a court of law and help you get compensated for medical bills and loss of wages.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Colorado Personal Injury Law Experts</strong><br />
Under Colorado Tort laws, property owners and individuals responsible for the upkeep of property are also responsible for keeping their property free of hazards that can cause accidents and injuries. Drivers are responsible for injuries they cause if they were driving drunk, recklessly or carelessly. Manufacturers are also legally responsible for the safety and effectiveness of their consumer or commercial products, and medical professionals are charged to do no harm. If someone didn’t do their job and you or a family member were injured or even killed, our Colorado personal injury attorneys can bring a case against the person responsible for the harm.<br />
<strong><br />
Motor Vehicle Accidents</strong><br />
The most common Colorado personal injury cases involve motor vehicle accidents, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats or bicycles. When drivers are talking on a cell phone, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or simply not paying attention, they can cause serious injuries. The Denver personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers can help you get compensation if you have been involved in an accident with any kind of motor vehicle.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Dog Bites and Animal Attacks</strong><br />
Animals’ owners are also responsible under Colorado law for making sure that their animals don’t injure anyone. According to the US Centers for Disease Control, dogs bite over 4.7 million Americans every year. Most dog bite victims are friends or family members of the dog owner, and a majority of these victims are children. Dog bites aren’t the only personal injuries caused by animals: horses, livestock and other pets can also cause serious personal injuries. If you’ve been hurt by a friend’s animal, contact Mary Jeffers for a free consultation about your Denver personal injury case.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Premises Liability</strong><br />
Premises liability is the type of law that covers private and public property. Under this kind of personal injury law, an individual who is injured on another person’s property can hold the owner responsible for their injuries. This includes not only the owners of private property, but public parks and recreational property as well.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Slip and Fall Accidents</strong><br />
When property or business owners don’t clean up spills or maintain flooring, individuals can slip and fall and get seriously injured. Slip and fall accidents cause everything from brain and spinal injuries to broken bones. Many of these injuries can lead to months or even years of rehabilitative therapy, and those medical bills can add up. With a Denver personal injury attorney on your side, you can get compensated for these medical bills, as well as the time at work you had to miss to recover from your injuries.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Recreational Personal Injuries</strong><br />
Colorado is famous for its many outdoor activities, but these activities carry some risk of injury. Vacationers and Colorado natives alike can be injured while skiing, horseback riding, swimming, boating or hiking. Injuries incurred while enjoying recreational activities like these are also covered under Colorado personal injury law.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><br />
Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse</strong><br />
The medical professionals who work in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are supposed to care for elderly loved ones, but sometimes our elderly family members can suffer neglect or abuse. Elder abuse or nursing home neglect can sometimes be hard to spot; family members should look for injuries or sudden changes in health or mood. If your loved one has been hurt or neglected in an assisted living facility, contact a Denver personal injury attorney to hold negligent nursing home professionals accountable.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><br />
Wrongful Death</strong><br />
It’s tragic when an accident results in death, but families of loved ones who have been killed in an auto accident or other accident can hold negligent drivers or property owners responsible for the death they caused. The Denver personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers are compassionate about a family’s grief, and they can help ensure that other families don’t have to go through the same tragedy. Our attorneys can take on those responsible for injuries that result in death.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Your Denver Area Personal Injury Attorney</strong><br />
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence in Denver or surrounding counties, the knowledgeable personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers can advise you on the best way to proceed in your personal injury case. We offer a free consultation about the facts of your case, and we can help you determine the best course of action. Our attorneys can also help you through the entire legal process: collecting all your medical documentation, proving the negligence of the person responsible for your injuries, as well as fighting in the court room for your right to compensation.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Investigation</strong><br />
Time is of the essence in many personal injury cases because you have to gather evidence to show the conditions that led to your accident. Your attorney will help you gather evidence like photographs of hazards or traffic camera footage of a motor vehicle accident, and then use this evidence in court to show the judge how your accident led to your injuries.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Medical Documentation</strong><br />
Another important aspect of many personal injury cases is thoroughly documenting the illness or injuries suffered by the injured party. Your attorney will help you gather all medical documents and bills into one place to help the court understand the seriousness of your injuries and show the expenses you incurred treating your illness or injury. The experienced attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers also have contacts with independent medical professionals who will document your injury or illness for the court.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Your Court Case</strong><br />
In court, your Denver personal injury attorney will help you get compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages and medical bills. They will use the evidence to prove that your injuries were the result of negligence, and they will provide medical documentation of your injuries or illnesses. Armed with this information, your attorney will fight for your rights in the court room and make sure that you get the maximum compensation.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Call the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers Today!</strong><br />
If you have gotten hurt on the job or because of someone else’s negligence, you should contact a Colorado attorney who has experience with personal injury and workers’ compensation. With the dedicated attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers at your side, you can get the compensation or settlement you deserve.</p>
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		<title>Workers Compensation Insurance Rates Rise</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In June, the rates for worker’s compensation insurance coverage for businesses rose across the U.S. by one percent, according to industry analysts. This can spell problems for employees, as companies cut back on workman’s comp insurance to save money. With &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/07/workers-compensation-insurance-rates-rise/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In June, the rates for worker’s compensation insurance coverage for businesses rose across the U.S. by one percent, according to industry analysts. This can spell problems for employees, as companies cut back on workman’s comp insurance to save money. With more expensive policies, benefits can be reduced or denied, and individuals who have been injured at work can go without.</p>
<p>However, a Colorado <a href="http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDLE-WorkComp/CDLE/1240336932511">workers’ compensation</a> attorney can help untangle the complicated nature of a workman’s comp claim and get injured workers the full benefits they are entitled to, even if their company is reducing their coverage. An attorney will know all of the details of Colorado workman’s comp laws and be able to fight for your right to compensation for your work-related injuries.</p>
<p>The consequences of a denied or delayed claim can be devastating for the family of someone who has been injured on the job. Without workman’s compensation benefits, families can left trying to pay for astronomical medical bills as well as support themselves. Injuries on the job can also often lead to temporary or even permanent disability, leaving one family member unable to work because of their injuries. A Colorado workers compensation attorney with experience in the system can help injured workers get help in their time of need.</p>
<p>Don’t try to face a workers compensation claim alone. Get the advice of an attorney who has worked within the workers compensation system or focuses only on workers comp law issues. A knowledgeable and experienced workers compensation attorney will have the expertise to help with complicated <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">claims</a> involving companies with inadequate insurance policies. Attorneys in this type of law are dedicated to seeing that injured workers get the help they need.</p>
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		<title>Reducing Dangers of Infectious Agents in the Workplace</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OSHA has scheduled meetings with employers that own health care facilities later this month for information on infectious diseases and how to combat exposure to employees. The informal meetings are the first step to creating a standard for employers to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/07/reducing-dangers-of-infectious-agents-in-the-workplace/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>OSHA has scheduled meetings with employers that own health care facilities later this month for information on infectious diseases and how to combat exposure to employees. The informal meetings are the first step to creating a standard for employers to follow to reduce employee exposure to these diseases. It seems that current standards are to be discussed, but if OSHA is fact finding that means current standards may not be tough enough.</p>
<p>In Colorado any exposure to an infectious disease on the job that leads to an illness should be submitted as a workers compensation claim. If you or someone you know has been sickened at work they better meet with a Colorado workers compensation attorney. This can be a hard claim to prove. The employer of the facility may claim the exposure was at home or anywhere else but the workplace. Your <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Colorado workers compensation attorney</a> is used to dealing with slow moving employers and these tactics will be stopped in their tracks. All legitimate claims must be addressed by the employer and his insurance carrier.</p>
<p>The actions of OSHA show how little is known about this type of workplace hazard to employees. It seems they believe having a couple of biohazard signs and closed receptacles for disposing of dangerous bandages, clothing and other materials, are not sufficient safeguards.</p>
<p>The exposure in the workplace that leads to lost time and serious illness to an employee should be covered by the facility’s workers compensation policy. With the chance for employer slow action in this kind of case, you need a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">Colorado workers compensation attorney</a> to expedite your claim and get you the medical coverage and replacement wages you are required to get by law.</p>
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		<title>California Authorizes $32 Million in Grants to Combat Workers Compensation Fraud</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The state of California’s insurance commissioner has announced that $32 million will be given to District Attorneys throughout the state to combat worker compensation fraud. There are inherent problems with grant money, and that is if you want more you &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/07/california-authorizes-32-million-in-grants-to-combat-workers-compensation-fraud/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The state of California’s insurance commissioner has announced that $32 million will be given to District Attorneys throughout the state to combat worker compensation fraud. There are inherent problems with grant money, and that is if you want more you better show results. This can lead to aggressive prosecutions and foster a hostile attitude to anyone filing a claim for workers compensation, no matter how legitimate it may be.</p>
<p>Similar grants may or may not be forthcoming in Colorado, but with the current economy workers compensation claims are being scrutinized vigorously and this means injured workers should consult with a Colorado workers compensation attorney. The insurance carriers have fraud safeguards in place already, so it can be difficult for an injured worker to get the claim handled quickly. Sometimes a balky employer is the culprit. He fears the claim will automatically make his premiums rise so he drags his feet in hopes the problem goes away.</p>
<p>This is not right and a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Colorado workers compensation attorney</a> will not let that happen. Quick attention to any injury assures the best chance at recovery. Your Colorado workers compensation attorney knows this and it is his primary goal. Any paperwork that is to be filed will be gone over with you and it will be sent in a timely manner. Future areas of a workers compensation case will be attended to as well. The determination of temporary financial benefits and if need be, the filing for a permanent disability payments will also be handled by your attorney.</p>
<p>There are things that an insurance carrier will do every step of the way to reduce their exposure to larger bills. You need a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">Colorado workers compensation attorney</a> on your side to make sure no short cuts are taken to lessen expenses at the cost of a full recovery.  You will want to know that your financial compensation is the maximum the law allows and has not been arbitrarily lessened by someone trying to reduce costs. The Colorado workers compensation attorney should be contacted immediately after an injury on the job, to ensure your rights are not compromised.</p>
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		<title>Timely Reporting is Very Important for a Workers Compensation Claim</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you are injured on the job you should immediately report the problem to your employer so he can file a workers compensation claim. He is required by law to make the report to his insurance company. There are deadlines &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/07/timely-reporting-is-very-important-for-a-workers-compensation-claim/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you are injured on the job you should immediately report the problem to your employer so he can file a workers compensation claim. He is required by law to make the report to his insurance company. There are deadlines that must be met to make the process go smoothly and they are just one of the reasons you should seek the help of a Colorado workers compensation attorney. In addition to making sure the claim is filed in the time allowed, your injury might be one that quick treatment can reduce the amount of recovery time to get you back on your feet, and back at work.</p>
<p>When you are hurt the insurance carrier will designate a medical provider for your care. This provider may not be to your liking and you may want your <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">Colorado workers compensation attorney</a> to help you with requesting a different provider. Another instance of when the Colorado workers compensation attorney can help you is if you are declared permanently or temporarily disabled. The <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Colorado workers compensation attorney</a> will need to know what your job entails and your honest opinion of whether or not you feel you can return to this job once medical treatment is finished. This will help in his analysis of what type of disability you qualify for.</p>
<p>The return to work process is an area where you may really need the services of the Colorado workers compensation attorney. The insurance carrier wants to limit the amount the claim will cost them. Your employer also will want to see a quick solution thinking it may help keep his insurance premiums down. You need an experienced attorney on your side to make sure everyone is following the proper procedures to determine if you are physically able to return to work. From making sure the claim is filed quickly and your medical needs are provided for, to making sure there is no improper handling of your return to work, your Colorado workers compensation attorney is the one you need to help you deal with this problem.</p>
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		<title>Employers Sometimes do not Understand the Effect of a Workers Compensation Claim</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The workers compensation policy that your employer has is for his benefit as well as yours. The policy is there to help employees who are injured on the job to receive prompt medical care, instead of going through a time &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/06/employers-sometimes-do-not-understand-the-effect-of-a-workers-compensation-claim/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The workers compensation policy that your employer has is for his benefit as well as yours. The policy is there to help employees who are injured on the job to receive prompt medical care, instead of going through a time consuming battle as to whether fault can be found and possibly prevent coverage for the injured employee. Some employers fear that a claim may have them dropped by the insurance carrier or their rates will automatically increase. This can lead them to delay reporting of the claim and if this happens you should contact a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Colorado workers compensation attorney</a>.</p>
<p>Premiums are determined by many factors, with money spent on claims being only one. A once in a while large claim may be preferable in an insurance company’s eyes than many small claims being made in a shorter term. Some employers may not know this and will try to stonewall your efforts to get the claim filed if it’s a serious injury. You must act quickly and a Colorado workers compensation attorney can expedite the paperwork for you. They are knowledgeable of all deadlines and the necessary forms that need to be filed with the Division of Workers Compensation. Once the claim is started the workers compensation attorney will continue to help you in your dealings with your employer and insurance carrier.</p>
<p>If you do suffer a serious injury and cannot return to work in your former capacity, there are a number of options available. You may receive partial payments or be declared permanently disabled. The<a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/"> Colorado workers compensation attorney</a> is familiar with the different determinations that you may be given and the financial benefits of each. Their goal will be to help you get the financial settlement most advantageous to you and your family. You didn’t want to be injured, but if you are and your employer is dragging his feet making the claim, contact the Colorado workers compensation attorney immediately. It is what’s best for you and your future.</p>
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		<title>Employers must carry Workers Compensation in Colorado</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most employers in Colorado must carry workers compensation to protect their employees. There are some minor exceptions, but if you are injured on the job you should be able to collect medical payments and temporary disability through a workers compensation &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/06/employers-must-carry-workers-compensation-in-colorado/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most employers in Colorado must carry workers compensation to protect their employees. There are some minor exceptions, but if you are injured on the job you should be able to collect medical payments and temporary disability through a workers compensation claim. If any employer says he cannot submit the claim because he does not have the coverage or just plain refuses to do so; you need a Colorado workers compensation attorney. Uncooperative employers are just one of the many areas that the Colorado workers compensation attorney can offer to an injured worker.</p>
<p>Some employers insist that workers collecting this coverage were actually injured somewhere else. The Colorado workers compensation attorney will be there with you to fight this notion. They also will be monitoring your medical progress. If you or your attorney believe your care is inadequate the Colorado workers compensation attorney will file a request to have your medical provider changed.</p>
<p>You may have been a victim of a poor performing piece of equipment. The Colorado workers compensation attorney will investigate the incident and may find you have reason to file against that equipment’s manufacturer in a third party suit. Your attorney will be there to expedite both your medical payments and your temporary disability payments. They also may be able to negotiate a return to work for you in a position better suited to one with your injuries.</p>
<p>An injury on the job can be stressful for a number of reasons. You may think you’ll never be able to return to the job. Your employer may accuse you of “faking” the injury or tell you it probably happened away at home. You may not like your medical care provider that the employer has chosen. For these and many other reasons an injured worker should always consult with a Colorado Workers Compensation attorney. They have seen all these problems before and they will use their vast experience in this area to help get you all the help the law requires. If you are injured at work in Colorado, call a Colorado workers compensation attorney.</p>
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		<title>Permanent Disability can result in a Lost Job</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A person who suffers an injury while working and is collecting temporary total disability may never be able to return to that job. Certain injuries may disable an individual permanently and this disability may prevent them from being physically able &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/06/permanent-disability-can-result-in-a-lost-job/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A person who suffers an injury while working and is collecting temporary total disability may never be able to return to that job. Certain injuries may disable an individual permanently and this disability may prevent them from being physically able to do the job they have trained for. A different disability payment, permanent total disability, is in order in this case. Any person in Colorado who receives an offer for this type of disability from the workers compensation insurance carrier must immediately contact the Colorado workers compensation attorney. The different ways open to insurance carriers that want to change benefits are varied and response time to any of these can be as short as three days. A person with no experience in these matters needs an expert to guide them.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">Colorado workers compensation attorney</a> knows all the offers that can be made and the amount of time you have to respond.  In the case above, permanent disability settlement may appear to be fair, but has the employer or insurance company explored every possible avenue to return you to your former position. Maybe there is a way to alter some of the physical requirements of the job so you can perform it up to your former standards. This is just one avenue that a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Colorado workers compensation attorney</a> can explore for you in cooperation with your employer, to ensure for you a satisfying, productive future. The employer gets an experienced worker and you get to keep your job.</p>
<p>Your workers compensation attorney also knows that the insurance carrier may be offering the settlement to gain control over their budget. A permanent settlement to them means a concrete price has been placed on your claim. This may help them but the permanent settlement may not be as advantageous to you. These variables can be explained by the Colorado workers compensation attorney and with their help you can make an informed decision.</p>
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		<title>Skeptical Employers make Workers Compensation Cases Difficult</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you are injured on the job and you were alone at the time, some employers may say they believe the injury did not happen while you were working. If this has happened to you you must seek the help &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/06/skeptical-employers-make-workers-compensation-cases-difficult/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you are injured on the job and you were alone at the time, some employers may say they believe the injury did not happen while you were working. If this has happened to you you must seek the help of an expert in the field of workers compensation law. You need the help of a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">Colorado workers compensation lawyer</a>. Denials can be fought and the workers compensation attorney knows all the right procedures for requesting a change in your case. There are deadlines that must be met, so you need to call a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">Colorado workers compensation attorney</a> quickly to get things moving. It is not over just because of this or any other roadblock your employer or his insurance carrier puts in front of you. You must get in front of the situation by hiring a Colorado workers compensation attorney.</p>
<p>Workers compensation pays for medical bills and replacement of lost wages while you are recovering from an injury. The denial of a claim can seriously hurt your financial standing. Unpaid medical bills can lead to judgments against your bank account. These judgments take away money you and your family need for living expenses. This action also hurts your credit rating and even may even cost you a banking fee for them to process the judgment.</p>
<p>The Colorado workers compensation attorney has faced many difficult employers and insurance carriers in the past. Their experience with the process will give you the best chance at a reversal that can get you the medical care and temporary disability payments you need. The injury you have suffered does not have to lead to these circumstances. Worker Compensation law was instituted to prevent these problems. The experienced Colorado worker compensation attorney will be there to make this law work for you, not against you.</p>
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		<title>Two Kinds of Workers Compensation Disability Payments in Colorado</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the state of Colorado you can receive disability payments after you have been injured on the job. You may qualify for temporary total disability (TTD) or permanent total disability (PTD). It would seem the term temporary total disability seems &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/06/two-kinds-of-workers-compensation-disability-payments-in-colorado/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the state of Colorado you can receive disability payments after you have been injured on the job. You may qualify for temporary total disability (TTD) or permanent total disability (PTD). It would seem the term temporary total disability seems like an oxymoron. The language of this and other laws can of course be confusing. If you have been injured at work and are out for more than three days, consulting with a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">Colorado Workers Compensation attorney</a> would be in your best interests. Explaining the confusing language of the law is only one of many services the experienced worker compensation attorney can provide. An injury that prevents you from working can be an extremely stressful situation. Having the help of a concerned, knowledgeable advocate will give you the assurance that everything possible is being done for you and your family.</p>
<p>When you are injured, your employer chooses the physician you will be treated by, if it’s not an emergency room situation. If, however you do not like this doctor, the Colorado workers compensation attorney can file the necessary paperwork needed to get you a new doctor. The nature of your injury leads to the difference of whether you are permanently or temporarily disabled. Using case law and medical information, the <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Colorado workers compensation attorney</a> can establish the permanency of your injury, if that&#8217;s the case, and get you the best settlement possible. His experience in this area will be used for your present and future benefit.</p>
<p>The Colorado workers compensation attorney is the person to consult when an injury puts you out of 6owrk. They explain the law to you minus the legal jargon. They can help you get the proper care. And they will use their expertise in deciding if you qualify for a permanent disability settlement. All this and more will be yours when you contact a Colorado Workers Compensation attorney.</p>
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		<title>Driving Injuries may be covered by Workers Compensation</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:17:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you hear the term workers compensation you may think about physically intensive jobs that can lead to serious injury. What about injuries from an automobile accident? Most people will go probably file a personal auto claim, but that may &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/06/driving-injuries-may-be-covered-by-workers-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you hear the term workers compensation you may think about physically intensive jobs that can lead to serious injury. What about injuries from an automobile accident? Most people will go probably file a personal auto claim, but that may not be your only choice. If you are an engineer heading to a job site or an employee headed out to meet a prospective customer and involved in a car accident you may be covered for medical injuries and lost wages through your employer’s workers compensation policy. Consulting with a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com" target="_self">Colorado workers compensation attorney</a> in these and similar situations could be in your best interests.</p>
<p>The Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney will professionally review all aspects of your case and offer advice on what is best for you. You could run into a problem with your employer who may try to blame the accident on you and say you can’t be considered for Workers Compensation. That is not what should happen. The claim should be filed and the insurance carrier should decide on the claims validity. If they deny the claim then your Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney will get to work. The Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney has experience in all aspects of this type of case. If things do become adversarial, you have the Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney to see to it that all legal responses are handled properly and in a timely manner.</p>
<p>In the case of a car accident, fault does have an effect on the outcome of personal insurance claims. However, if you are in your car because of work duties and are now unable to perform your job, the workers compensation attorney will make the case that you wouldn’t be in this predicament if you were back in the office or plant</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com" target="_blank">The Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney</a> is there to analyze all claims involving work injuries. They can inform you when your employer or the insurance carrier is not following proper procedures. They are there for you through the entire claim process, from getting the claim accepted to following through with you when you return to work.</p>
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		<title>Filing a claim for workers compensation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:17:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A worker who is injured on the job in the state of Colorado can file a claim for workers compensation. Whether the injury is minor or severe your primary source of payment for all medical bills should be obtained from &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/06/filing-a-claim-for-workers-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A worker who is injured on the job in the state of Colorado can file a claim for workers compensation. Whether the injury is minor or severe your primary source of payment for all medical bills should be obtained from your employer’s workers compensation insurance carrier. If the carrier refuses coverage you can seek help from a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com" target="_blank">Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney</a>. It is your legal right to have coverage for a work injury and the Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney can be a formidable ally in getting you the medical help you need to enable you to return to work.</p>
<p>Most people want to stay on their employer’s good side, and sometimes situations like this can lead to friction between you and your employer. You must remember in cases like this that you are only looking for what is rightfully yours. A Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney can tell you exactly what procedures you, the employer, and insurance carrier are legally obligated to follow. After all, all three parties want this claim to go smoothly so you can return to work as quickly as possible.</p>
<p>For example, maybe you want to see another physician instead of the primary care provider that your employer and insurance carrier have chosen. There are certain procedures that must be followed in this instance. The Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney<a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com" target="_blank">#mce_temp_url#</a> can file the proper paperwork to have your request granted. There can be many other procedures that the Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney can perform for you.</p>
<p>The Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney can do a lot for the injured worker. They can make sure coverage is not denied, explain which steps need to be followed by all involved, and make sure you have the best care possible. The help the attorney provides can be a great relief to someone who has been injured on the job.</p>
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		<title>When to file a Workers Compensation Claim</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:09:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are injured on the job you can be covered by your employer’s workers compensation policy. The state of Colorado in all but a few exceptions requires employers to carry this coverage. If you have been injured at work &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/06/when-to-file-a-workers-compensation-claim/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are injured on the job you can be covered by your employer’s workers compensation policy. The state of Colorado in all but a few exceptions requires employers to carry this coverage. If you have been injured at work and your employer says you are not eligible or that he has no coverage you must seek the help of a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com" target="_blank">Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney</a>. He will have the information you need on what procedures you must follow if you have been injured on the job. .</p>
<p>Sometimes when a worker is injured the employer believes that the injury occurred elsewhere and that the employee is just using the employer’s insurance to get health care. The Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney is fully aware of how to handle this scenario. It is their experience in this and many other instances which will help you receive the care and attention that is legally and rightfully yours. The goal is to get you physically rehabilitated so you can return to your job. If you believe something is not being done to ensure this, bringing a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com" target="_blank">Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney</a> in to help you makes perfect sense.</p>
<p>The employer and Insurance carrier have many professionals on their side if they are convinced this claim can be denied. It can be easy to feel intimidated by them. That is why a Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney is invaluable as an ally in this process.</p>
<p>Your Colorado Worker Compensation Attorney is well versed in the State law governing work injuries. Think of it this way, you are the expert at your job, they are the expert in what insurance coverage you qualify for when injured on that job. If you have been injured at your job you should consult with a Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney.</p>
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		<title>Workers Compensation at Serious Risk</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:58:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Representatives in Illinois simply can’t get together when it comes to an appropriate plan of reform for the state’s workers’ compensation program.  The battle over what to do with the ailing workers’ compensation system has been going on for an extended period and legislators can’t seem to agree on how to keep the program up and running effectively. Despite the fact that the workers’ compensation program in Colorado is in quite a bit better shape currently that the program in Illinois, those injured on the job can still benefit from hiring an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/06/workers-compensation-at-serious-risk/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Representatives in Illinois simply can’t get together when it comes to an appropriate plan of reform for the state’s <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">workers’ compensation</a> program.  The battle over what to do with the ailing workers’ compensation system has been going on for an extended period and legislators can’t seem to agree on how to keep the program up and running effectively.</p>
<p>This means that a vote could be coming in the very near future on a complete elimination of the program, an option that many legislators seem completely in favor of.  A complete elimination of the system would leave the fight for benefits completely in the hands of the Illinois court system.  While this option could conceivably work out very well for some people who are injured on the job it would most certainly not work well for others and virtually everyone looking for benefits following a work related injury would need to enlist the help of a workers’ compensation attorney.</p>
<p>Despite the fact that the workers’ compensation program in Colorado is in quite a bit better shape currently that the program in Illinois, those injured on the job can still benefit from hiring an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney.</p>
<p>A qualified Colorado workers’ compensation attorney can help to ensure that your claim has all of the necessary information included and that all deadlines are met.  By enlisting the help of an experienced <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> you have the best chance of collecting the full benefit that you are entitled to following an injury sustained on the job.</p>
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		<title>Workers Comp Reform with Mutual Benefits is Possible</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:11:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Montana had the unwanted distinctions of both the highest workers’ comp rates and highest on the job death rates in the country.  While it was clear that something needed to be done in order to bring the workers’ compensation costs to businesses down, it seemed evident that legislators didn’t want to take necessary benefits away from injured workers in order to bring down costs. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/06/workers-comp-reform-with-mutual-benefits-is-possible/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Montana had the unwanted distinctions of both the highest workers’ comp rates and highest on the job death rates in the country.  While it was clear that something needed to be done in order to bring the <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/faq/">workers’ compensation</a> costs to businesses down, it seemed evident that legislators didn’t want to take necessary benefits away from injured workers in order to bring down costs.</p>
<p>The result seems to be a revision that has the benefits of nearly fifteen to twenty five percent savings to businesses without taking away necessary benefits that will provide for workers who are injured on the job.  Adjustments have been made and injured workers will lose some potential benefits but other benefits have actually been improved under the revision despite the dramatic reduction in costs to businesses.</p>
<p>The money and care provided to injured workers through is essential for ensuring that workers are able to recover fully with the best possible care and that they are capable of supporting themselves and their families during the time that they are unable to work following the injury.</p>
<p>If you’ve been injured on the job and want to ensure the timeliest receipt of the benefits that you are entitled to you should enlist the help of an experienced <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> to help with your claim.  An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will be able to guide you through the complex filing process and help to ensure that you are able to collect the benefits that you are entitled to following an injury sustained as a result of work duties.</p>
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		<title>Workers Compensation Benefits Caps can Hurt Injured Workers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:09:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A newly proposed bill in North Carolina has been seriously contested by injured workers and unions.  The bill has received such opposition primarily due to the fact that it contains a provision for a cap on the time frame of receiving benefits.  While the cap, at 500 weeks, would likely be more than enough coverage for most injuries, workers who sustained injuries that resulted in a total loss of earning capacity could certainly suffer by such a cap. If you have been injured on the job and want to ensure that you receive the workers’ compensation benefits that you are entitled to you should reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible following your injury.  <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/06/workers-compensation-benefits-caps-can-hurt-injured-workers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A newly proposed bill in North Carolina has been seriously contested by injured workers and unions.  The bill has received such opposition primarily due to the fact that it contains a provision for a cap on the time frame of receiving benefits.  While the cap, at 500 weeks, would likely be more than enough coverage for most <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">injuries</a>, workers who sustained injuries that resulted in a total loss of earning capacity could certainly suffer by such a cap.</p>
<p>Revisions designed to save businesses money can be good for the workers’ compensation system in any state, provided that they don’t create potential problems for injured workers.  The workers’ compensation system is designed to provide protection for employees who become injured on the job and any revisions made to the program should continue to offer the best possible protection for those employees.</p>
<p>If you have been injured on the job and want to ensure that you receive the workers’ compensation benefits that you are entitled to you should reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible following your injury.  There is a specific time frame that needs to be followed and specific information that is required in order to secure an approval on your claim for workers’ compensation benefits.  Enlisting the help of an experienced <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">Colorado workers compensation attorney</a> will ensure that your application for benefits is filed appropriately and give you the best possible chance of securing the benefits that you are entitled to in a timely manner.</p>
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		<title>Ensuring Appropriate Compensation with a Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:26:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In terms of long term injuries the worker’s compensation program has a system of compensation in place for loss of use or total loss of specific areas of your body.  If you lose a toe, a hand or a leg there is a method for the worker’s compensation insurance companies to figure out the benefit that they feel you are entitled to for your loss. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/06/ensuring-appropriate-compensation-with-a-colorado-workers-compensation-attorney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In terms of long term injuries the<a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/"> worker’s compensation</a> program has a system of compensation in place for loss of use or total loss of specific areas of your body.  If you lose a toe, a hand or a leg there is a method for the worker’s compensation insurance companies to figure out the benefit that they feel you are entitled to for your loss.</p>
<p>While this may be necessary for uniformity of the workers’ compensation system, very few work related accidents and injuries are exactly the same and additional injuries incurred as a result of an accident that causes you to lose use of a body part need to be considered in your settlement as well.  If you want to ensure that you receive a fair level of compensation following a serious injury incurred on the job you should hire an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney prior to filing your claim.</p>
<p>An experienced<a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/"> Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> will work to ensure that you claim is not only filed properly for the best possible chance of approval, your attorney will be by your side to ensure that the compensation that you receive is fair.  If you’ve suffered serious injuries and will be unable to work you and your family will rely on the workers’ compensation benefits that you are entitled to for support.  Your Colorado worker’s compensation attorney can advise you on the best course of action regarding offers of settlement or non-payment of benefits so you can feel confident that you and your family will be properly provided for following a work related injury.</p>
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		<title>Workers Compensation Settlements Could be bad for Workers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:04:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The state of Washington has finally come to a reform that everyone seems to agree on, but the new system may not be the absolute best when it comes to ensuring that those injured on the job are properly provided &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/06/workers-compensation-settlements-could-be-bad-for-workers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The state of Washington has finally come to a reform that everyone seems to agree on, but the new system may not be the absolute best when it comes to ensuring that those injured on the job are properly provided for.  The original sticking point in the newly designed system had to do with lump sum settlements offered to injured employees.  While the “lump sum” portion of the equation has been effectively eliminated, workers might still be offered a settlement by worker’s compensation insurance companies over a period of time.</p>
<p>Offering settlements will undoubtedly help to reduce the expenses that businesses face from costly <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">worker’s compensation</a> claims, but they could result in workers not receiving enough money to ultimately cover from their injuries or provide for their family.  This could greatly affect those injured on the job that will require ongoing or long term care to recover from the injuries or illnesses that they sustained as a result of work related duties.</p>
<p>If a worker’s compensation insurance company approaches you with the possibility of a settlement in order to close your claim you should consult an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney prior to making a decision.  Your Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will be able to evaluate your current condition in order to determine if the settlement offered by the worker’s compensation insurance company is fair.  If there is a chance that the settlement will not provide the money that you’ll need for future care your <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> can help you fight to keep your current benefits intact.</p>
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		<title>More Talk of Abolishing Current Workers Comp System</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 15:22:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The state of Illinois is still struggling to come to an agreement of workers’ compensation reform that all legislators can fully agree upon.  With very little time left on the clock to reach an agreement amicably, the talks have once &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/05/more-talk-of-abolishing-current-workers-comp-system/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The state of Illinois is still struggling to come to an agreement of workers’ compensation reform that all legislators can fully agree upon.  With very little time left on the clock to reach an agreement amicably, the talks have once again returned to the possibility of completely abolishing the current system.   If the current <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/practice-areas/">workers’ compensation system</a> is completely abolished the fate of injured employees would be left up to the courts when it came to compensation following work related injuries.</p>
<p>While there are a number of employees out there who might revel in the idea of suing their employers directly and having the possibility of scoring a huge settlement, this scenario would probably be the exception rather than the rule.  In fact there would probably be several instances where employees who suffered legitimate work related injuries would wind up walking away from court with nothing and being forced to fend for themselves in terms of medical care.</p>
<p>While the Colorado workers’ compensation system is currently in a much better place than that of Illinois it can still be difficult to secure an approval for a claim.  If you’ve been injured on the job in Colorado you should seek the advice of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible.</p>
<p>A qualified <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> can help to ensure that your application for workers’ compensation benefits is completed fully and promptly which will give you the best chance of beginning to collect the benefits that you are entitled to in a timely manner.</p>
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		<title>More Workers Compensation Fraud in the News</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 15:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The state of Ohio didn’t really need any additional bad publicity for their workers’ compensation system but that is exactly what happened during the month of April.  Ten more Ohio residents were convicted or pled guilty to committing workers’ compensation &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/05/more-workers-compensation-fraud-in-the-news/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The state of Ohio didn’t really need any additional bad publicity for their workers’ compensation system but that is exactly what happened during the month of April.  Ten more Ohio residents were convicted or pled guilty to committing workers’ compensation fraud.  The cases varied from first degree misdemeanors that resulted in payments of restitution being ordered to fifth degree felonies that could bring about much more serious charges at sentencing.</p>
<p>Any time there are widely publicized instances of residents and businesses committing acts of workers’ compensation fraud every state seems to tighten up on their practices in order to avoid the possibility of similar situations.  Employers and workers’ compensation companies become more skeptical of claims and perfectly legitimate claims can easily be denied due to increased fear of fraud.</p>
<p>If you’ve legitimately suffered an injury during the course of your job duties you should immediately contact an experienced <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/" target="_blank">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> for assistance.  A good Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will assemble all of the necessary information and fight to ensure that you begin collecting the benefits that you are entitled to in a timely manner.</p>
<p>If your legitimate claim does get denied for any reason your <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/" target="_blank">Colorado worker’s compensation</a> attorney can help you to file an appeal in order to help you get the benefits that you need to recover from your unfortunate injuries.  Don’t let fraudulent claims in other states prevent you from collecting the benefits that you are entitled to, reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney to ensure that your claim has the best chance of being approved.</p>
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		<title>Major Changes could be coming to Workers Compensation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 14:58:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A major reform in the North Carolina workers’ compensation program could put a limit on the amount of time an injured worker would be able to collect benefits.  While this may seem like a wise money saving strategy it certainly &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/05/major-changes-could-be-coming-to-workers-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A major reform in the North Carolina workers’ compensation program could put a limit on the amount of time an injured worker would be able to collect benefits.  While this may seem like a wise money saving strategy it certainly doesn’t take the workers best interest into consideration.  Some injuries and illnesses sustained on the job can have a life long impact on worker and those workers need to feel confident that they have the very same protection when it comes to compensation and medical care as those that suffer less serious injuries on the job.</p>
<p>Worker’s compensation was designed in order to protect employees who sustained injuries during the course of their employment, not to provide “some care” or “temporary care.”  If reform measures like this start spreading to other states there could be millions of injured employees who won’t receive the benefits that they need in order to make a full recovery from their injuries.</p>
<p>If you’ve been injured on the job you need to reach out to an experienced <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/" target="_blank">Colorado personal injury</a> attorney as soon as possible.  An experienced Colorado personal injury attorney will make sure that your claim is filed accurately and properly so there is a minimal chance of denial.  If the workers’ compensation insurance company or your employer pressures you about a settlement your <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/" target="_blank">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> can provide the best advice in order to ensure that you make the correct decision regarding the future of your benefits.</p>
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		<title>Workers Compensation Bill in Illinois Passes, Is Colorado Next?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 18:32:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A bill that would prevent the collection of workers’ compensation benefits for injuries that occurred during a forcible felony has unanimously passed the Illinois House.  The bill would also prevent those who were injured as a result of an accident &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/05/workers-compensation-bill-in-illinois-passes-is-colorado-next/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A bill that would prevent the collection of workers’ compensation benefits for injuries that occurred during a forcible felony has unanimously passed the Illinois House.  The bill would also prevent those who were injured as a result of an accident that resulted in reckless homicide or while committing an aggravated DUI.</p>
<p>The bill was initiated following as a result of a claim made for benefits by an Illinois State trooper who sustained injuries in an accident that resulted in the deaths of two sisters.  Prior to the head on accident the trooper was traveling at speeds of well over one hundred miles per hour while talking on a cell phone and sending e-mails through his dashboard computer.</p>
<p>This bill is certainly a monumental step in preventing <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/" target="_blank">workers’ compensation claims</a> that should not be paid and there is a good chance that other states could follow suit in the near future.  It could, however, make it much more difficult to collect on some legitimate claims all over the country for injuries incurred while driving depending upon the specific details of the situation.</p>
<p>If you’ve suffered an injury on the job while behind the wheel of a car you should reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney prior to filing your claim.  A <a href="httphttp://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/" target="_blank">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> will know exactly what information needs to be presented to the worker’s compensation insurance company in order to secure a successful claim and will closely adhere to the schedule in order to ensure that your claim has the best chance of being approved.</p>
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		<title>Bad Publicity Causes Problems with Workers Compensation Filings</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2011 08:22:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is becoming harder and harder to secure an approval when filing a workers’ compensation claim due to all of the negative publicity across the country over the course of the last several months.  Ample amounts of fraudulently filed worker’s &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/05/bad-publicity-causes-problems-with-workers-compensation-filings/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is becoming harder and harder to secure an approval when filing a workers’ compensation claim due to all of the negative publicity across the country over the course of the last several months.  Ample amounts of fraudulently filed <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/" target="_blank">worker’s compensation claims</a> in states all over the country have had workers’ compensation insurance companies reviewing their practices in order to ensure that undeserving individuals aren’t allowed to collect benefits.</p>
<p>Unfortunately this scenario is similar to the old adage of a few bad apples ruining a whole bunch as it is not only becoming more difficult for a fraudulent claim to be approved it is becoming more difficult for a legitimate claim to be approved as well.  Workers’ compensation insurance companies are requiring more detailed information from injured workers in an attempt to prove without a doubt that their injuries were in fact sustained within the scope of their employment which is making claims for injuries that were already difficult to prove practically impossible to prove.</p>
<p>If you’ve suffered an injury on the job the best thing you can do is to immediately enlist the services of an experienced <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/" target="_blank">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a>.  A good Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will have ample experience in securing approvals on a wide variety of claims and will know exactly what information will be necessary in order to have your claim approved.  Don’t let bad publicity hurt your chances of collecting benefits for a completely legitimate injury claim – enlist the help of a Colorado workers’ compensation attorney to have the best chance of having your claim approved the first time.</p>
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		<title>Washington Workers Compensation More About Profits than About Employee Protection</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 16:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Like several other states across the country, Washington State has an ailing workers’ compensation system that is in desperate need of some sort of overhaul.  Unfortunately though, many of the proposed suggestions for alterations to the workers’ compensation program seem &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/05/washington-workers-compensation-more-about-profits-than-about-employee-protection/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Like several other states across the country, Washington State has an ailing workers’ compensation system that is in desperate need of some sort of overhaul.  Unfortunately though, many of the proposed suggestions for alterations to the workers’ compensation program seem to be focused on protecting insurance companies and generating profits than with what workers’ compensation was originally designed for – protecting workers who suffered injuries during the course of performing their job.</p>
<p>Workers’ compensation can’t work properly if people are taking advantage of the system by filing fraudulent claims, but it also can’t work properly if the focus is taken away from providing necessary compensation and benefits for injured workers.  These movements and trends in many states like Washington and Illinois are the perfect reason why injured workers need to enlist the help of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney in order to ensure approval of a legitimate claim.</p>
<p>An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney can provide the detailed information necessary to prove to the workers’ compensation insurance company that your injury was sustained on the job.  Having an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney that will work diligently to ensure that the necessary information is presented to the workers’ compensation insurance company in a timely manner can make all the difference in the world when it comes to having your claim approved and being able to collect your benefits as soon as possible.  Don’t risk having to fight a denied claim, which can be all but impossible, hire an experienced workers’ compensation attorney to represent you and handle your claim in order to secure your much needed benefits.</p>
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		<title>Workers Compensation Issues Still Loom in Illinois</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 18:13:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The legislature is getting closer and closer to adjourning and there is still no clear cut consensus on workers’ compensation reform in the state of Illinois.  Though there are disagreements on a number of points within the proposals for reform &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/05/workers-compensation-issues-still-loom-in-illinois/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The legislature is getting closer and closer to adjourning and there is still no clear cut consensus on workers’ compensation reform in the state of Illinois.  Though there are disagreements on a number of points within the proposals for reform there is one thing that everyone in the legislature can seem to agree on – the desire to place a heavier burden on employees to prove that the injuries they are claiming occurred on the job.</p>
<p>While there are currently no glaringly major issues that exist within the <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/workers-compensation/" target="_blank">Colorado workers’ compensation program</a>, this desire for stricter enforcement of proof of injury could certainly be contagious.  Bad publicity regarding fraudulent workers’ compensation filings anywhere can often result in workers’ compensation insurance companies all over the country tightening up their policies and increasing the chances for denied claims.</p>
<p>If you’ve been injured on the job and want to give yourself the best possible chance of having your claim for benefits approved you should reach out to an experienced <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/about/" target="_blank">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> as soon as possible.  An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will be fully aware of all of the information that needs to be presented to the workers’ compensation insurance companies in order to secure an approval.  Having an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney taking are of the filing process for you will ensure that deadlines are met and that pertinent information is presented so that you can avoid a denied claim and begin collecting your benefits in a timely manner.</p>
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		<title>Changes to Workers Compensation Coming Fast</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2011 13:36:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Governor of Illinois hopes to have the state’s ailing workers’ compensation program go under a complete reform by the time the month has ended.  Illinois has been in the news regularly with problems regarding the workers’ compensation program and &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/05/changes-to-workers-compensation-coming-fast/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Governor of Illinois hopes to have the state’s ailing workers’ compensation program go under a complete reform by the time the month has ended.  Illinois has been in the news regularly with problems regarding the workers’ compensation program and while it is clear that something must be done many don’t feel as though the suggested reform as it currently stands is the answer.</p>
<p>Workers’ compensation is designed to protect employees who have sustained injuries as a result of their work duties and while there have been many reported instances of fraudulently filed claims in Illinois and throughout the rest of the country, the focus should still be on protecting employees.  It isn’t fair to make benefits more difficult to secure or to limit the benefits available to those who have legitimate claims just because there have been individuals who have taken unfair advantage of the system.</p>
<p>If you’ve suffered an injury at work or as a result of work related duties you have a right to collect Colorado worker’s compensation benefits.  Reach out to an experienced <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com" target="_blank">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> as soon as possible following your injury so you can begin promptly and properly filing your claim to collect your workers’ compensation benefits.  Your <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/" target="_blank">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> will work diligently to ensure that your paperwork is complete, that your claim is filed on time and that you will receive the approval that you need in order to begin collecting your benefits in a timely manner.</p>
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		<title>Distract Driving Responsible for More Workers Compensation Claims</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 13:27:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[These days, employees are encouraged to be constantly connected to their coworkers and bosses through mobile e-mail, texting and cell phone calls.  While these constant lines of communication are great for sharing the most up to date information, these methods &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/05/distract-driving-responsible-for-more-workers-compensation-claims/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These days, employees are encouraged to be constantly connected to their coworkers and bosses through mobile e-mail, texting and cell phone calls.  While these constant lines of communication are great for sharing the most up to date information, these methods of communication are often utilized while employees are behind the wheel which can easily lead to accidents from distracted driving.</p>
<p>Driving while distracted by texting or sending e-mails is a dangerous behavior that could easily lead to accidents that result in property damage and serious injuries.  Attempting to file a successful worker’s compensation claim following an injury that resulted from distracted driving could be exceedingly difficult as well.  Many workers’ compensation insurance companies will look for reasons to deny claims and participating in a potentially dangerous behavior like sending e-mails or texting while driving could potentially provide them with the grounds to deny your claim for benefits.</p>
<p>If you’ve sustained injuries on the job that occurred as a result of distracted driving you’ll need the help of an experienced <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/" target="_blank">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> when filing your claim.  A good <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">Colorado worker’s compensation attorney</a> will work to prove that your injuries occurred as a result of job related duties and ensure that all the necessary information regarding your claim has made it into the appropriate hands prior to the specified deadlines.  Enlisting the help of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney is the best way to ensure a timely approval of a legitimate Colorado workers’ compensation claim.</p>
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		<title>Workers Compensation Trends Predicted</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 13:04:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Workers compensation is designed to protect employees who have been injured as a result of job duties and to provide coverage for medical expenses and lost wages following injuries sustained on the job.  As the scope of several types of &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/05/workers-compensation-trends-predicted/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Workers compensation is designed to protect employees who have been injured as a result of job duties and to provide coverage for medical expenses and lost wages following injuries sustained on the job.  As the scope of several types of employment in the US continues to change researchers have highlighted what they feel could be the biggest trends moving forward in workers’ compensation.</p>
<p>Among the trends predicted are increases in injuries resulting from distracted driving, greater use of medical foods to treat some conditions, improvements in and greater use of surgical implants to treat conditions and more wide spread use of digital records and web based or mobile prescription of medications.</p>
<p>There is little doubt that there are dramatic changes occurring within the workforce all over the US and with those changes will come the possibility of new injuries and new methods of treatment.  As these changes begin to unfold it is also likely that there will be changes to the process of workers’ compensation.</p>
<p>If you’ve suffered an injury or illness while at work or as a result of job related duties you should reach out to an experienced <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com" target="_blank">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> as soon as possible to assist you with filing your claim.  Even with claims that seem basic and straightforward, the filing process can feel fairly complex and confusing.  By enlisting the help of an experienced <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/" target="_blank">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> you can ensure that your claim will be filed properly and according to schedule and that you’ll have the best possible chance of approval.</p>
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		<title>Bad Publicity and Reform Could Affect Colorado Workers Compensation Claims</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 00:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fraudulent claims, budget issues, rate hikes, reform and threat of complete dissolution have all been discussed at length when it comes to workers’ compensation.  Many states are struggling with their workers’ compensation programs and the issues that abound could very &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/05/bad-publicity-and-reform-could-affect-colorado-workers-compensation-claims/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fraudulent claims, budget issues, rate hikes, reform and threat of complete dissolution have all been discussed at length when it comes to workers’ compensation.  Many states are struggling with their workers’ compensation programs and the issues that abound could very well have an affect on how workers’ compensation claims are handled in Colorado moving forward.</p>
<p>Colorado workers’ compensation insurance companies may be much more diligent in the review of claims in an effort to accurately identify whether a claim is legitimate or not.  While this diligence could be of great benefit for the program overall by directing workers’ compensation funds only to those employees who truly deserve them it could ultimately make it much more difficult for workers with injuries that are difficult to prove to secure benefits that they are entitled to.</p>
<p>If you’ve legitimately suffered an injury or illness as a result of your job duties you are entitled to the <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/workers-compensation-benefits/">compensation and benefits</a> provided by the Colorado workers’ compensation program.  If you want to ensure that you filing goes as seamlessly as possible and that you are able to collect the benefits that you deserve, contact a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/denver-workers-compensation/">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> as soon as possible following your injury.  An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will make sure that your claim is filed promptly and properly and give you the best possible chance of approval for benefits.</p>
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		<title>Budget Cuts Could Affect Workers Compensation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In order for workers compensation programs to be successful in any state they need to be backed by the necessary funding.  A large budget cut could have a profound affect on the workers’ compensation program and ultimately a seriously negative &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/05/budget-cuts-could-affect-workers-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In order for workers compensation programs to be successful in any state they need to be backed by the necessary funding.  A large budget cut could have a profound affect on the workers’ compensation program and ultimately a seriously negative impact on hardworking employees that get injured on the job.</p>
<p>The state of Ohio has just suffered a nearly eighty million dollar cut to the budget of their workers’ compensation program and though it is impossible to tell right now exactly what kind of an impact that cut will have, odds are it won’t be very good.  The workers’ compensation programs in many states are encountering colossal struggles and cuts to the budget could lead to perfectly legitimate claims being denied.</p>
<p>If you’ve been injured on the job and want to have the best chance of receiving the <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/medical-benefits-denver/">full benefits</a> that you are entitled to for medical care and lost wages you need to enlist the help of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney.  A <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> will be able to deftly guide you through the filing process to ensure that there are no pertinent details missing from your claim and that the strict timelines for filing a successful claim are met.  If you’ve suffered an injury on the job you may need the benefits offered by the Colorado workers’ compensation program in order to provide for your family, regardless of the program’s budget.  By enlisting the help of a Colorado workers’ compensation attorney you have the best chance of having your claim approved in a timely manner and of receiving the compensation you need to recover and survive.</p>
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		<title>Workers Comp Bill Could Help Businesses</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2011 03:01:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There has been plenty of negative news pertaining to workers compensation in many states recently, but a new bill proposed in Montana could be a positive move that would particularly help small businesses.  Legislators have commented that the proposed bill &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/05/workers-comp-bill-could-help-businesses/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There has been plenty of negative news pertaining to workers compensation in many states recently, but a new bill proposed in Montana could be a positive move that would particularly help small businesses.  Legislators have commented that the proposed bill could save businesses as much as 25% on workers’ compensation claims by setting additional guidelines and taking the necessary steps to settle long term claims.</p>
<p>While this reform to the Montana workers’ compensation program is better news to workers than the talks of possibly doing away with the workers’ compensation programs that are going on in some states, it may not be in the best interest of the people who have been injured on the job.  Whenever there is a major change that has benefits for businesses there is a very good chance that some of those changes won’t be overly promising for the workers that the program was initially designed to protect.</p>
<p>If you’ve been injured on the job in Colorado and want to ensure that you are treated fairly and that you receive the full benefits that you are entitled to from your workers’ compensation claim it is essential that you contact a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> as soon as possible.  Your Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will closely examine the details of your situation and work diligently to ensure that your claim is filed properly.  In many cases a <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/workers-compensation/">workers’ compensation claim</a> can be denied due to incomplete or untimely filing and hiring a Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will help to ensure that neither of those potential technicalities harms your chance for a successful claim.</p>
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		<title>Kansas Workers Compensation Changes Could have Widespread Effects</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:37:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The State of Kansas just made some major changes in their workers’ compensation laws.  As part of the changes injured workers will have a more difficult time collecting benefits if they were injured on the job while under the influence &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/04/kansas-workers-compensation-changes-could-have-widespread-effects/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The State of Kansas just made some major changes in their workers’ compensation laws.  As part of the changes injured workers will have a more difficult time collecting benefits if they were injured on the job while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  The new laws will also attempt to keep employers from having to pay claims for injuries, illnesses or conditions that were pre-existing.</p>
<p>Repetitive stress injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome are already difficult to collect benefits on due to the fact that proving they occurred on the job can be difficult.  While it’s understandable to want to protect companies from having to pay benefits for injuries that didn’t occur on the job, these new laws could make it much more difficult for employees to collect on injuries that are more difficult to prove.</p>
<p>Hiring an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney to assist you with filing your claim is a good idea in almost any situation, but it is becoming critical in instances of injuries that are more difficult to prove.  Due to instances of fraud and law changes like those in Kansas, workers’ compensation insurance companies are acting with much more diligence when it comes to investigating claims.  If you want to be able to collect the benefits that you are entitled to as a result of a legitimate injury sustained on the job you need to enlist the help of an experienced Colorado workers compensation attorney.</p>
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		<title>Workers Compensation Reforms Hit more States</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:35:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Washington State is one of the latest states to institute a complete overhaul of their problematic workers’ compensation system.  Included in the new laws of the state is an option of a lump sum settlement payoff for injured workers. While &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/04/workers-compensation-reforms-hit-more-states/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Washington State is one of the latest states to institute a complete overhaul of their problematic workers’ compensation system.  Included in the new laws of the state is an option of a lump sum settlement payoff for injured workers.</p>
<p>While the fact that Washington State is making a concerted effort to keep injured employees protected by ensuring that there are benefits available, many labor groups are not overly happy with the potential of lump sum benefits.  Labor officials are concerned that a lump sum benefit offered at or shortly after the incident wouldn’t be able to guarantee suitable compensation for some injuries, especially those that could require ongoing care.</p>
<p>If you’ve suffered an injury on the job and want to be sure that you’ll be taken care of medically and that your family will be sufficiently provided for through compensation for lost wages you should reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney to assist you with filing your claim.  In the event that the workers’ compensation insurance company offers a settlement, your Colorado worker’s compensation attorney will be able to advise you as to whether or not accepting the settlement would be in your best interest.</p>
<p>There are a number of variables that go into filing a successful Colorado workers’ compensation claim and ensuring that you and your family are provided for as you recover from your injuries.  An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will be able to provide valuable information and guidance from the very first steps of filing your claim until the claim has been closed so you can feel confident that you’ll receive the care and compensation that you are entitled to.</p>
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		<title>Workers Compensation Not Like it Used to Be</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:35:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Workers compensation was developed over a century ago with the intention of protecting employees who were injured on the job without a long and messy court process.  Workers compensation was designed so the injured employees could get the medical care &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/04/workers-compensation-not-like-it-used-to-be/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Workers compensation was developed over a century ago with the intention of protecting employees who were injured on the job without a long and messy court process.  Workers compensation was designed so the injured employees could get the medical care that they needed in a timely manner and without the need for pursuing direct legal action against their employer.</p>
<p>While the idea behind workers compensation is still very much the same as it was when the program was designed, filing a successful claim can be quite a bit more difficult these days than it was just a few years ago.  Innumerable instances of fraudulent claims have caused workers compensation insurance companies to become almost overly cautious when reviewing claims which has resulted in a much greater likelihood of a legitimate claim being denied.</p>
<p>In addition to the insurance companies dramatically tightening up their practices, the filing process for collecting worker’s compensation benefits has gotten more complex and more confusing.  If you’ve been injured on the job, even if it seems as though the claim couldn’t possibly be denied, your best bet for being able to collect your benefits is by enlisting the help of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney.</p>
<p>A Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will be fully aware of the strict guidelines of the filing process and know full well exactly what information must be presented in order for your filing to be successful.  If you’ve suffered a work related injury you’ll likely need workers’ compensation benefits to make a full recovery and to provide for your family until you are able to work again.  Don’t run the risk of having your claim denied; hire an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney to assist you with the filing process.</p>
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		<title>Illinois Bill Would Prevent Collection of Benefits if Injuries Occurred as a Result of a Crime</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent bill passed unanimously through the Illinois Senate stating that worker’s compensation benefits would be denied to anyone who was injured on the job while committing a felony.  The bill was proposed in response to a state trooper who &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/04/illinois-bill-would-prevent-collection-of-benefits-if-injuries-occurred-as-a-result-of-a-crime/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <a href="http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/political-fix/article_99c1c058-660c-11e0-8d7c-001a4bcf6878.html">recent bill</a> passed unanimously through the Illinois Senate stating that worker’s compensation benefits would be denied to anyone who was injured on the job while committing a felony.  The bill was proposed in response to a state trooper who was injured in an accident that caused the death of two young women.  The trooper was said to have been traveling in his squad car at speeds of well over a hundred miles an hour while simultaneously sending e-mails prior to crossing the median and causing the deadly accident.</p>
<p>While this instance is very likely the exception rather than the norm it comes at a very bad time for Illinois, a state which has had several problems regarding workers’ compensation claims of late.  This additional negative attention to workers’ compensation will likely cause other states, including Colorado to closely examine claims for potential reasons to deny.</p>
<p>If you’ve legitimately been injured on the job while performing your regular work related duties, you’ve got a right to collect benefits for medical care and lost wages.  In order to avoid an unnecessarily denied claim for any reason you should reach out to an experienced <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/workers-compensation/">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> as soon as possible following your injury.  An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will fight diligently to ensure that you receive the benefits that you are entitled to following an injury that was legitimately sustained as a result of your regular works duties.</p>
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		<title>Illinois Considers Ending Workers Compensation Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:27:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Illinois Considers Ending Workers Compensation Program After having some major issues and coming under a whole lot of scrutiny for problems surrounding a number of fraudulent workers’ compensation claims the state of Illinois is considering doing away with their workers’ &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/04/illinois-considers-ending-workers-compensation-program/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Illinois Considers Ending Workers Compensation Program</p>
<p>After having some major issues and coming under a whole lot of scrutiny for problems surrounding a number of fraudulent workers’ compensation claims the state of Illinois is <a href="http://napervillesun.suntimes.com/news/4785614-418/naperville-leaders-aim-for-workers-compensation-reforms.html">considering doing away with their workers’ compensation program</a> all together.  Doing away with a system that isn’t functioning properly may seem like a reasonable idea, but doing away with workers compensation could make it much more difficult for employees injured on the job to get the money that they deserve for necessary medical care.</p>
<p>There is no doubt that some people in all states attempt to take advantage of the system by filing fraudulent claims, but that shouldn’t prohibit people who’ve suffered legitimate work related injuries from getting the benefits that they need to make a full recovery. Unfortunately all of this bad publicity has some workers’ compensation insurance companies scrutinizing claims so much looking for inconsistencies that claims that should be awarded end up getting denied.</p>
<p>If you’ve been injured at work you have a right to receive <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/workers-compensation/">workers compensation benefits</a> in the state of Colorado.  In order to give yourself the best possible chance of being awarded a legitimate claim for benefits you should reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible following your injury.</p>
<p>A Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will know just how important receiving your benefits in a timely manner is to your recovery and will fight to ensure that you can collect on your claim as quickly as possible.</p>
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		<title>Will Reform in Other States Affect Colorado Workers Compensation</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:26:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a number of states in the US that are having problems with their workers’ compensation programs for one reason or another.  Regular issues are prompting a few those states to consider a major overhaul to the programs in &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/04/will-reform-in-other-states-affect-colorado-workers-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a number of states in the US that are having problems with their workers’ compensation programs for one reason or another.  Regular issues are prompting a few those states to consider a major overhaul to the programs in an effort to eliminate problems.</p>
<p>While Colorado isn’t necessarily facing any major problems with how <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">workers’ compensation</a> runs currently, there is always a chance that major changes in neighboring states could begin to affect the thinking of our legislators.  The process of filing a workers’ compensation claim in Colorado can be a bit complex as things stand right now; any changes to the filing process could conceivably make it more difficult to secure a claim approval.</p>
<p>The best way to ensure that you’ll be able to collect the full benefit that you deserve following a legitimate work related injury is to contact an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney to assist with your claim.  A qualified <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> will be completely familiar with the current filing process and be able to ensure that your claim is filed exactly as is needed in order to secure your benefits.</p>
<p>There are strict guidelines and deadlines that must be followed in order to collect your worker’s compensation benefits.  If you fail to follow the appropriate procedure in filing a claim you could easily be denied and have to file a time consuming appeal.  If you want to have the best chance of a seamless filing process and be able to collect your benefits in a timely manner you should enlist the help of a Colorado workers’ compensation attorney immediately following your work related injury.</p>
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		<title>Colorado Workers’ Compensation Protects Employers from Lawsuits</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:20:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you’ve suffered a serious injury your natural reaction is to hold whoever happens to be responsible for your injuries accountable for your medical expenses and the pain and suffering that you’ve been forced to endure.  In most personal injury &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/04/colorado-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-protects-employers-from-lawsuits/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you’ve suffered a serious injury your natural reaction is to hold whoever happens to be responsible for your injuries accountable for your <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/medical-benefits-denver/">medical expenses</a> and the pain and suffering that you’ve been forced to endure.  In most personal injury claims this is easily accomplished through legal action, but in the case of an injury suffered on the job a lawsuit against your employer isn’t a possibility.</p>
<p>Thankfully, <a href="http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDLE-WorkComp/CDLE/1240336932511">Colorado workers’ compensation benefits</a> exist in order to provide for workers who’ve sustained injuries on the job.  In lieu of seeking financial compensation directly from your employer by way of a lawsuit you can seek the benefits and medical care that you need as a result of your injury by filing a Colorado workers’ compensation claim.</p>
<p>Filing a successful workers’ compensation claim in Colorado isn’t always as easy as it should probably be though.  There are many perfectly legitimate claims that get denied due to paperwork errors, timing issues or injuries and illnesses that are difficult to diagnose.</p>
<p>Appropriately filing a Colorado workers’ compensation claim can be difficult and confusing if you aren’t completely familiar with the process.  In order to ensure that you’ve got the best possible chance of having your Colorado workers’ compensation claim approved you should enlist the help of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney immediately following your injury.  Your Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will assume the responsibility of filing the claim to ensure that errors or deadlines don’t prevent you from collecting the benefits that you are entitled to.</p>
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		<title>Is a Colorado Workers’ Compensation Settlement Right for You?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:19:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are currently receiving Colorado workers’ compensation benefits following an injury or illness sustained as a result of your job there could come a time when the workers’ compensation insurance company approaches you with a plan of settling your &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/04/is-a-colorado-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-settlement-right-for-you/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are currently receiving Colorado workers’ compensation benefits following an injury or illness sustained as a result of your job there could come a time when the workers’ compensation insurance company approaches you with a plan of settling your claim.  While the number they provide you with may seem like a fair and reasonable amount of compensation for the injuries you’ve sustained, there are a number of things that need to be considered prior to accepting any offer of settlement.</p>
<p>Once a settlement offer has been accepted your ongoing benefits will cease and your claim will be considered closed.  If your injury will require ongoing care for the foreseeable future or if there is a possibility of your injury or illness recurring, a settlement may not provide the compensation that you’ll need in the future.</p>
<p>When the workers’ compensation insurance company <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/workers-compensation-lump-sum-payments/">offers a settlement</a> you should reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney to help you make an informed decision.  A Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will assess the offer of settlement from the workers’ compensation insurance company along with your current condition to determine if the offer will provide you with the care you’ll need moving forward.  If the offer of settlement seems unfair, your Colorado workers’ compensation attorney can help you to negotiate more favorable terms to ensure that you have the money you’ll need for future care and to provide for yourself and your family moving forward.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDLE-WorkComp/CDLE/1240336932511">Workers’ compensation laws</a> are in place to protect workers and to provide for those who’ve been injured during the course of work duties.  In order for that protection to be effective you can’t agree to a settlement that may not provide you with adequate care.  Prior to making any decision regarding a settlement for workers’ compensation benefits you need to discuss the details of your individual situation with a Colorado workers’ compensation attorney to determine the best possible course of action.</p>
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		<title>Don’t Wait to Begin the Colorado Worker’s Compensation Filing Process</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:20:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some people advocate playing the waiting game when it comes to feeling pain or suffering injury.  Rather than taking the appropriate steps of immediately seeking medical care when a physical problem arises, some folks would rather wait to see if &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/04/don%e2%80%99t-wait-to-begin-the-colorado-worker%e2%80%99s-compensation-filing-process/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some people advocate playing the waiting game when it comes to feeling pain or suffering injury.  Rather than taking the appropriate steps of immediately seeking medical care when a physical problem arises, some folks would rather wait to see if the problem takes care of itself.  While this may seem like a viable strategy for avoiding an insurance co-pay or spending an extended period of time in a waiting room, it certainly isn’t the best strategy when you’ve suffered an injury on the job.</p>
<p>When it comes to filing a Colorado workers’ compensation claim you’ve got to strictly adhere to a <a href="http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDLE-WorkComp/CDLE/1248095315987">pre set schedule</a> if you hope to be eligible to receive the benefits that you are entitled to.  If you fail to report a work related injury to your employer or visit an authorized health care provider in a timely manner following your injury you run the risk of your claim being denied and losing out on your Colorado workers’ compensation benefits.</p>
<p>This is why it’s imperative that you reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney immediately following an injury sustained at work.  An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will ensure that each specific deadline is met when filing your claim in order to give you the best chance of approval.  If your job has caused you injury or illness you have the right to compensation for medical care and lost wages and an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney can provide the guidance and assistance you need in order to secure your benefits.</p>
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		<title>Thirteen Workers’ Compensation Fraud Arrests have Insurance Companies of High Alert</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:58:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few bad apples in the Big Apple who have filed fraudulent workers’ compensation claims could have workers’ compensation insurance companies across the country and right here in Colorado looking at claims much more closely. Some perfectly legitimate workers’ compensation &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/04/thirteen-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-fraud-arrests-have-insurance-companies-of-high-alert/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A few bad apples in the Big Apple who have filed fraudulent workers’ compensation claims could have workers’ compensation insurance companies across the country and right here in Colorado looking at claims much more closely.</p>
<p>Some perfectly legitimate workers’ compensation claims are already reasonably difficult to secure an approval of benefits on and these instances of fraud will only make those claims more difficult for individuals to collect on.  While it is certainly wrong for any individual to lie or cheat to get workers’ compensation benefits, those that do try to defraud the system shouldn’t hinder the chances of legitimate claims being approved.</p>
<p>If you’ve suffered any work related injury you should reach out to a Colorado workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible.  An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will be able to quickly provide the information needed by the workers’ compensation insurance company, even for those claims that seem to be more difficult to prove, so you can begin collecting the benefits that you are entitled to as a result of your injury.</p>
<p>Having your legitimate workers’ compensation claim get denied can create plenty of unnecessary additional stress that can make recovering from your injuries much more difficult.  In order to feel confident that your medical expenses will be taken care of and that your family will be provided for while you are unable to work you need the expertise that only an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney can provide as you navigate your way through the filing of your claim.</p>
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		<title>Federal Prosecutors Investigating Illinois Workers’ Comp Cases, Could Colorado be Next</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:55:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nearly ten million dollars in workers’ compensation claims filed over the course of the last three years from a single place of employment in Illinois has federal investigators conducting a review.  The ten million dollars in benefits were paid across &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/04/federal-prosecutors-investigating-illinois-workers%e2%80%99-comp-cases-could-colorado-be-next/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nearly ten million dollars in workers’ compensation claims filed over the course of the last three years from a single place of employment in Illinois has federal investigators conducting a review.  The ten million dollars in benefits were paid across claims of nearly 400, or more than half, of the employees at the Menard Correctional Center since 2008.  Investigators have secured subpoenas for workers’ compensation claim information, personal records and e-mails over the course of the last half decade in order to determine if fraudulent claims had been filed.</p>
<p>While this investigation may have no direct bearing on workers’ compensation claims here in Colorado, it may result in much closer scrutiny of individual claims and a much higher rate of denials across the country.  If you’ve been injured on the job in Colorado the best way to ensure a successful claim is with the help of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney.</p>
<p>Time is of the essence when it comes to filing your workers’ compensation claim though, so it is imperative that you reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible following sustaining a job related injury.  Your Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will work quickly to compile all of the pertinent information necessary and ensure that the workers’ compensation insurance agency has that information within the set deadlines.  By filing your Colorado workers’ compensation claim with a Colorado workers’ compensation attorney you have a much stronger chance of avoiding denial and being able to collect your benefits in as timely a manner as possible.</p>
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		<title>Filing a successful Claim is Easier with a Colorado Workers’ Compensation Attorney</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:55:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Several recent instances of individuals accused of workers’ compensation fraud and even government investigations of claims could have more workers’ compensation insurance companies looking to deny claims. Filing a successful workers’ compensation claim can be relatively difficult when the insurance &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/04/filing-a-successful-claim-is-easier-with-a-colorado-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-attorney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Several recent instances of individuals accused of workers’ compensation fraud and even government investigations of claims could have more workers’ compensation insurance companies looking to deny claims.</p>
<p>Filing a successful workers’ compensation claim can be relatively difficult when the insurance companies aren’t scrutinizing every single detail of a claim looking for a potential reason to deny.  There are a number of deadlines and details that must be strictly adhered to in order to begin collecting your Colorado workers’ compensation benefits.  Simple, honest mistakes or issues with timing could potentially cause your legitimate workers’ compensation claim to be denied making it difficult or impossible to collect your benefits.</p>
<p>In order to have the best chance of having your Colorado workers’ compensation claim approved you should enlist the help of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible following your injury.  An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will ensure that your claim is filed exactly according to the very specific instructions set forth by the state which will severely limit the chances of your claim being denied due to a technicality.</p>
<p>If you are injured at your place of employment you have the right to receive coverage for the medical care that you need in order to recover from your injuries and financial compensation for the time that you’ll be unable to work.  Collecting the benefits that you are entitled to may not be as easy as you might imagine though.   In order to begin collecting the benefits that you deserve you need to take every step necessary to avoid having your claim be denied and the easiest way to do that is with the representation of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney.</p>
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		<title>Avoiding Denied Claims with a Colorado Worker’s Compensation Attorney</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Suffering a serious injury on the job that will require extensive medical care and leave you unable to work for an extended period of time can be absolutely devastating.  If you were unable to collect the workers’ compensation benefits you &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/04/avoiding-denied-claims-with-a-colorado-worker%e2%80%99s-compensation-attorney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Suffering a serious injury on the job that will require extensive medical care and leave you unable to work for an extended period of time can be absolutely devastating.  If you were unable to collect the workers’ compensation benefits you are entitled to, for any reason, the cumulative cost of your care could put your family into financial ruin.</p>
<p>If you’ve been injured as a result of your job, you have the right to receive medical benefits and monetary compensation in order to work toward recovery and to provide for your family while you are unable to work.  A serious problem can arise though if the worker’s compensation insurance company decides to deny your claim.</p>
<p>If you reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney immediately following your injury you’ll have a much easier task when it comes to collecting your benefits.  A Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will make certain that your claim for benefits is filed precisely according to guidelines and that the workers’ compensation insurance company has all of the information they need in order to approve your claim so you can begin collecting your benefits.</p>
<p>Fighting a denied claim can be very difficult, which is why you need to ensure that all of the necessary information for your claim is provided to the workers’ compensation insurance company in a timely manner.  If you’ve got a legitimate claim for collecting workers’ compensation in Colorado, don’t run the risk of losing out on the benefits that you deserve due to a wrongfully denied claim, reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney so you get the benefits that you deserve.</p>
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		<title>A Colorado Workers’ Compensation Attorney Prevents Missteps from Affecting Your Claim</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:09:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Colorado workers’ compensation claim involves careful attention to detail and strictly adhering to a set schedule in order to successfully begin receiving benefits.  Even if you’ve got a perfectly legitimate claim for an injury that was clearly sustained on &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/03/a-colorado-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-attorney-prevents-missteps-from-affecting-your-claim/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Colorado workers’ compensation claim involves careful attention to detail and strictly adhering to a set schedule in order to successfully begin receiving benefits.  Even if you’ve got a perfectly legitimate claim for an injury that was clearly sustained on the job, you still need to follow the proper protocol in order to be able to collect the benefits that you are entitled to.</p>
<p>Failure to submit written notification according to a specific schedule or failure to make appointments scheduled by your employer or by the workers’ compensation insurance company can result in a denial of your benefits.  The debilitating injuries that you have suffered may the only thing that you are capable of focusing on, which is why you need the help of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney to ensure that you are able to collect the benefits that you are entitled to.</p>
<p>A Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will have intimate knowledge of the procedures and schedules that need to be followed when pursuing a worker’s compensation claim.  When you’ve got a Colorado workers’ compensation attorney assisting with your claim you can be certain that all necessary forms and information will be present and submitted to your employer and the workers’ compensation insurance company according to schedule.</p>
<p>Having an expert in Colorado workers’ compensation law on your side will allow you to confidently pursue your recovery, knowing that your claim is being processed properly and that you will have access to the benefits and compensation that you are entitled to as a result of your injuries.</p>
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		<title>A Colorado Worker’s Compensation Attorney may be Necessary for Your Claim</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are nearly four million cases of Americans injured in private industry each year.  This astounding number equates to an awfully large sum spent for Colorado worker’s compensation claims.  Due to the fact that there are so many cases of &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/03/a-colorado-worker%e2%80%99s-compensation-attorney-may-be-necessary-for-your-claim/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are nearly four million cases of Americans injured in private industry each year.  This astounding number equates to an awfully large sum spent for Colorado worker’s compensation claims.  Due to the fact that there are so many cases of work related injuries reported many workers’ compensation insurance companies will look for reasons to deny a claim in order to save money.</p>
<p>In order to make sure that your legitimate worker’s compensation claim doesn’t get denied and that you are able to collect the medical benefits and financial compensation that you are entitled to you should enlist the help of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney.  A Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will not only be able to quickly be able to ascertain if you’ve got a legitimate claim to workers’ compensation benefits, but will be very adept in gathering the necessary information to prove your claim to the workers’ compensation insurance company.</p>
<p>Having an experienced Colorado worker’s compensation attorney handling your claim for you will also ensure that you don’t miss any necessary deadlines during the filing process that may hold up or prevent you from collecting your benefits.</p>
<p>Filing a Colorado worker’s compensation claim is always as easy as it probably could be for those with viable work relate injuries.  Having a good Colorado workers’ compensation attorney on your side will provide you with the experience you need in order to file a successful Colorado workers’ compensation claim so that you can begin collecting the benefits that you are entitled to.</p>
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		<title>Don’t Accept a Denied Claim without Consulting a Colorado Workers’ Compensation Attorney</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:48:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people view a denied Colorado workers’ compensation claim as the end of their hope for collecting workers’ compensation benefits, but that isn’t always necessarily the case.  While it is easier to approach a claim from the very beginning with &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/03/don%e2%80%99t-accept-a-denied-claim-without-consulting-a-colorado-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-attorney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15.0px} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.0px} -->Many people view a denied Colorado workers’ compensation claim as the end of their hope for collecting workers’ compensation benefits, but that isn’t always necessarily the case.  While it is easier to approach a claim from the very beginning with an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney in an attempt to avoid a denied claim it may be possible for an attorney to assist you in collecting benefits after your claim has been initially denied.</p>
<p>A Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will be able to carefully analyze the details of your case in order to determine if you’ve got a legitimate claim.  If there is clear and definitive evidence that your injuries were sustained as a result of work related duties your Colorado workers’ compensation attorney can help you schedule a hearing in an effort to fight the denial of your claim.</p>
<p>If you are denied workers’ compensation for injuries that you’ve sustained on the job you immediately become responsible for covering all medical costs associated with those injuries.  These medical bills can add up quickly and begin to cause you and your family financial duress.</p>
<p>If there is proof that your injury was sustained at work then you are entitled to collect workers’ compensation benefits.  An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will work diligently to ensure are compensated for the medical care that you need in order to recover from the injuries that you sustained on the job and that you receive compensation for lost wages for the time you were unable to work.</p>
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		<title>The Importance of Hiring a Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:44:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are injured on the job or as a result of work related duties, you have the right to collect Colorado workers’ compensation benefits.  Unfortunately though, many perfectly legitimate claims get denied by workers compensation insurance companies due to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/03/the-importance-of-hiring-a-colorado-workers-compensation-attorney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15.0px} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.0px} -->If you are injured on the job or as a result of work related duties, you have the right to collect Colorado workers’ compensation benefits.  Unfortunately though, many perfectly legitimate claims get denied by workers compensation insurance companies due to insufficient evidence that injuries were sustained on the job or failure to follow proper procedure when filing a claim.</p>
<p>Having an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney on your side from the start of your claim will help to ensure that you’ve got all of the necessary information in order to secure your worker’s compensation benefits.  Your Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will have intimate knowledge of exactly what is required in order to file a successful claim and what deadlines need to be met in order to avoid a denied claim.</p>
<p>Filing a workers’ compensation claim on your own and having to directly deal with an insurance company that has more of an interest in saving money than paying your claim can be both daunting and confusing.  In order to ensure that you claim is filed properly and that everything goes smoothly from the outset through the collection of your benefits, you need the help of an experienced professional.</p>
<p>Don’t let your legitimate Colorado workers’ compensation claim get denied due to some minor technicality.  Reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney immediately following any injury sustained at work so you can begin filing your claim exactly as is required and so you can begin collecting the benefits that you are entitled to in as timely a manner as possible.</p>
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		<title>A Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney Helps You Get Necessary Treatments</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Colorado Workers Compensation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Though Colorado workers’ compensation laws are in place specifically to protect the workers’ health and safety, getting the proper and necessary treatment from the right medical professionals isn’t always as easy as it could be.  In order to be covered &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/03/a-colorado-workers-compensation-attorney-helps-you-get-necessary-treatments/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15.0px} span.s1 {letter-spacing: 0.0px} -->Though Colorado workers’ compensation laws are in place specifically to protect the workers’ health and safety, getting the proper and necessary treatment from the right medical professionals isn’t always as easy as it could be.  In order to be covered for the treatments that you receive you need to visit a specific doctor designated by the insurance company or a doctor who is approved by the insurance company to provide care.</p>
<p>In the event that you’ve received a necessary course of treatment from a doctor that was approved to provide care and the insurance company denies payment you need to consult with a Colorado workers compensation attorney immediately.  Medical care can be very expensive and if you received necessary treatments for your recovery through an approved medical practitioner, you shouldn’t be responsible for covering the costs of those bills.</p>
<p>An experienced Colorado workers compensation attorney will be able to quickly assess the details of your claim in order to determine if the workers’ compensation insurance company is responsible for covering the cost of the treatment.  If you’ve followed proper procedure and the care administered was necessary to your recovery your Colorado workers compensation attorney will help you fight to get the bill covered through the workers compensation insurance.</p>
<p>Workers compensation insurance companies may try to save money on your claim in a number of ways, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that your care should suffer as a result.  Reach out to an experienced Colorado workers compensation attorney to get the help you need when it comes to denied claims from the workers’ compensation insurance company.</p>
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		<title>Mental Injury Claims for Workers’ Compensation</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While there are a large number of injuries out there that are difficult to prove in order to secure a Colorado workers’ compensation claim, mental conditions can be among the most difficult.  Prior to pursuing a Colorado workers’ compensation for &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/03/mental-injury-claims-for-workers%e2%80%99-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While there are a large number of injuries out there that are difficult to prove in order to secure a Colorado workers’ compensation claim, mental conditions can be among the most difficult.  Prior to pursuing a Colorado workers’ compensation for a condition involving stress or depression you should seek the help and advice of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney.</p>
<p>An experienced Colorado worker’s compensation attorney will be aware of exactly the type of information that will be required for this particular type of Colorado worker’s compensation claim in order to give you the best possible chance of being denied.  Severe depression caused by your place of employment can be every bit as debilitating as a visible physical injury and be every bit as eligible for collecting workers’ compensation benefits.</p>
<p>Your Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will be able to work with you to gather the information and evidence necessary to prove your claim and ensure that the claim is filed exactly as necessary and within the allotted amount of time.  By enlisting the help of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney you can ensure that you’ll avoid the potential hassle of a denial for a viable claim and that you’ll be eligible to collect your benefits in a timely fashion.</p>
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		<title>Proving Toxic Exposure as the Cause of Your Injuries</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many types of employment that could conceivably put you at risk for exposure to toxic chemicals.   The most widely publicized toxic exposure cases usually have to do with things like asbestos, but in reality there are a multitude &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/03/proving-toxic-exposure-as-the-cause-of-your-injuries/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many types of employment that could conceivably put you at risk for exposure to toxic chemicals.   The most widely publicized toxic exposure cases usually have to do with things like asbestos, but in reality there are a multitude of chemicals that people who work in the sanitation, maintenance and dry cleaning fields that can ultimately result in injury or illness.</p>
<p>A workers’ compensation claim involving exposure to toxic chemicals can be very difficult to prove, which is why you need the help of an experienced Colorado workers compensation attorney in order to ensure a successful claim.</p>
<p>Direct contact with some toxic chemicals can cause painful burns or wounds that require extensive medical care to treat or simply being in the same area with toxic chemicals can result in respiratory illnesses or damage to the airways.  These injuries and illnesses can require long bouts of intensive care and keep you from being able to perform your regular work duties for an extended period.  A denied worker’s compensation claim for a toxic chemical injury can prevent you from getting the necessary care to ensure recovery or could potentially cause you serious financial duress.</p>
<p>If you want to ensure that you are able to get the best possible medical care following a toxic exposure injury or illness incurred at work and be able to collect compensation for the time that you’ll be forced to miss work you need to hire a Colorado workers’ compensation attorney.</p>
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		<title>Coping with Construction Site Accidents with a Colorado Worker&#8217;s Compensation Attorney</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:10:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The basic nature of construction site work can make it more dangerous than other types of employment.  Construction work can be fast paced, involve heavy lifting and require the use of potentially dangerous tools.  Construction work can also involve exceedingly &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/03/coping-with-construction-site-accidents-with-a-colorado-workers-compensation-attorney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The basic nature of construction site work can make it more dangerous than other types of employment.  Construction work can be fast paced, involve heavy lifting and require the use of potentially dangerous tools.  Construction work can also involve exceedingly loud equipment and require workers to perform on ladders, scaffoldings and roofs.</p>
<p>Being the victim of a construction site accident can result in very serious injuries.  Being hit by a falling tool, falling from a dangerous height or tripping over obstacles or debris are all everyday dangers face by construction employees that can require extensive medical care are require you to miss work for an extended period of time.</p>
<p>If you’ve been injured in a construction site accident you should reach out to a Colorado workers compensation attorney immediately to ensure that your claim is filed completely and properly so you can begin collecting the benefits that you are entitled to.  A Colorado workers compensation attorney will gather all of the necessary information to present to the worker’s compensation insurance company and ensure that all paperwork is followed well within the required deadlines.</p>
<p>Don’t run the risk of having a viable worker’s compensation claim being denied by failing to follow the proper procedure or missing important deadlines.  As soon as a construction site accident occurs, you should reach out to a qualified Colorado worker’s compensation attorney to ensure that you are able to collect the full workers’ compensation benefit that you deserve as a result of your construction site accident.</p>
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		<title>Can an Auto Accident be covered under Workers’ Compensation?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:10:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people assume that in order to qualify for a worker’s compensation claim that the injuries you’ve incurred must be as a result of occurrences inside of your place of business, but that isn’t always the case.  Worker’s compensation claims &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/03/can-an-auto-accident-be-covered-under-workers%e2%80%99-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most people assume that in order to qualify for a worker’s compensation claim that the injuries you’ve incurred must be as a result of occurrences inside of your place of business, but that isn’t always the case.  Worker’s compensation claims can extend to injuries that occurred anywhere, provided that they occurred during or as a result of work related duties.</p>
<p>If you are an outside salesperson, a delivery driver or if you are responsible for taking the company car to pick up supplies an auto accident that occurs during the scope of your employment will be covered by worker’s compensation benefits.  If the accident occurred as a result of a third party’s negligence, it may be possible to pursue legal against them for your injuries as well</p>
<p>Enlisting the help of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will help you to determine the best possible course of action for your individual situation.  Auto accidents can result is very serious injuries and having the ability to get the medical care that you need in order to recover should be your primary concern.  Consulting with an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney can help to ensure that you receive the full compensation that you are entitled to so that you can get the best medical care for the injuries sustained.</p>
<p>If you’ve been injured in an auto accident during the scope of your regular employment, reach out to an experienced Colorado workers compensation attorney to see what options for collecting compensation may be open to you.</p>
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		<title>Collecting Worker’s Compensation for Unlikely Injuries</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:08:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people associate collecting workers’ compensation benefits with injuries sustained as a result of a physically demanding job, but it doesn’t necessarily take heavy lifting to sustain a work related injury.  Accidents that result in injury can happen in any &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/03/collecting-worker%e2%80%99s-compensation-for-unlikely-injuries/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most people associate collecting workers’ compensation benefits with injuries sustained as a result of a physically demanding job, but it doesn’t necessarily take heavy lifting to sustain a work related injury.  Accidents that result in injury can happen in any work environment, regardless of the specific duties being performed by the employee.</p>
<p>If you’ve been injured at work, regardless of the type of work that you were performing when the injury occurred, you are entitled to collect workers’ compensation for those injuries.  Office workers, medical personnel and delivery drivers are every bit as prone to work related accidents as employees with more physically laborious types of employment and are every bit as entitled to collect workers’ compensation as well.</p>
<p>Virtually any injury sustained while performing work related duties is covered under Colorado workers’ compensation benefits.  Some, like repetitive stress injuries, may be a bit more difficult to prove than others and that’s were hiring an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney can be the most beneficial.</p>
<p>An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will be accustomed to finding and providing the information necessary to prove that an injury was sustained as a result of job related duties.  Your Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will be able to help ensure that you get the compensation that you are entitled to as a result of your work related injury, even if that injury isn’t normally associated with the type of work that you perform.  If you’ve been injured on the job you may need help ensuring that you get the benefits that you are entitled to, so reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney for a consultation.</p>
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		<title>Making Sure a Viable Claim isn’t Denied with a Colorado Workers’ Compensation Attorney</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Collecting Colorado workers’ compensation benefits for a legitimate injury sustained on the job should be relatively easy, but your employer and the workers’ compensation insurance company don’t always make it so.  Your employer and the insurance company may attempt to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/03/making-sure-a-viable-claim-isn%e2%80%99t-denied-with-a-colorado-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-attorney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Collecting Colorado workers’ compensation benefits for a legitimate injury sustained on the job should be relatively easy, but your employer and the workers’ compensation insurance company don’t always make it so.  Your employer and the insurance company may attempt to deny a perfectly legitimate claim in an effort to save money if you haven’t closely adhered to the rules of filing a Colorado workers’ compensation claim.</p>
<p>The best way to ensure that this doesn’t happen is to enlist the help of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney as soon as your injury has occurred.   An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will be completely aware of exactly what information needs to be provided in order to secure the benefits that you are entitled to and will also be fully aware of the strict time schedule that needs to be met in each phase of the filing process.</p>
<p>Your employer and the workers’ compensation insurance company won’t be averse to denying your claim based upon a timing or paperwork technicality, but having an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney on your side can help to ensure that doesn’t happen.  If you’ve sustained an injury on the job you have a right to get the medical care that you need in order to make a full recovery and you have a right to collect a portion of your salary while you are unable to work.  If you’ve been injured at work don’t run the risk of your claim being denied, reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney today.</p>
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		<title>Ensuring that Necessary Procedures Don’t Get Denied</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’ve suffered a serious injury on the job you are entitled to receive the care that you need in order to make a full recovery. While you may be required to see a doctor recommended by your employer or &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/03/ensuring-that-necessary-procedures-don%e2%80%99t-get-denied/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve suffered a serious injury on the job you are entitled to receive the care that you need in order to make a full recovery.  While you may be required to see a doctor recommended by your employer or the worker’s compensation insurance company as your primary care provider for the course of your recovery it doesn’t mean that your recovery should be limited to only those treatments that your primary doctor is capable of providing.</p>
<p>If you’ve been referred to a specialist for a treatment or therapy that is essential for your recovery and the worker’s compensation insurance company refuses to pay you need to reach out to an experienced Colorado worker’s compensation attorney as soon as possible.  An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney can fight to ensure that you receive the medical care and therapy that you need in order to make a full recovery from the injuries that you sustained on the job.</p>
<p>Getting the right type of care is essential in your recovery and in your ability to return to work in a timely manner.  You need to make a full recovery so that you can resume your regular responsibilities in as timely a manner as possible so you can effectively provide for your family.  Colorado worker’s compensation laws are in place to ensure that you will receive the necessary care and compensation for lost wages that you need following an injury sustained at work.  If the workers’ compensation insurance company is denying a rightful claim an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney may be able to help.</p>
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		<title>Proving Toxic Exposure Injuries for Colorado Workers’ Compensation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is any number of different injuries that you could sustain in your place of business on any given day. Regardless of what type of injury you suffer or what type of illness you are afflicted with, if it occurred &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/03/proving-toxic-exposure-injuries-for-colorado-workers%e2%80%99-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is any number of different injuries that you could sustain in your place of business on any given day.  Regardless of what type of injury you suffer or what type of illness you are afflicted with, if it occurred at your work or as a result of work duties, you should very well be entitled to receive Colorado worker’s compensation benefits.</p>
<p>Just because you are legally entitled to receive Colorado worker’s compensation benefits for an injury that you’ve suffered on the job it doesn’t necessarily mean that the Colorado workers’ compensation insurance company will simply hand over those benefits without question.  There are certain types of injuries and illnesses that can occur as a result of job duties that are much more difficult to prove than others. </p>
<p> Illnesses suffered as a result of exposure to toxic chemicals present on a job site can be particularly difficult to prove.  In these types of workers’ compensation claims it can be much easier to prove your claim and begin collecting your benefits if you’ve got the help of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney on your side.</p>
<p>An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will be fully aware of what yes of claims entitle you to benefits and exactly what information the insurance company will require in order to approve your claim.  Having the knowledge and experience of a Colorado workers’ compensation attorney in your corner will make the process of filing your claim and collecting the money that you are entitled to a much smoother and easier process.</p>
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		<title>Getting the Benefits that your Deserve with the Help of a Colorado Workers’ Compensation Attorney</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:47:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In order to protect yourself and your family and to ensure that you get the full amount of compensation that you deserve as a result of your injury you should enlist the help of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney.  A Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will be able to quickly determine what you may be entitled to after you have been properly evaluated by a qualified medical professional and after the details of your claim have been reviewed.   <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/02/getting-the-benefits-that-your-deserve-with-the-help-of-a-colorado-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-attorney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many Colorado residents are aware that Colorado workers’ compensation benefits are available to them should they happen to get injured while on the job.  Unfortunately, few know exactly what they are entitled to collect or how to successfully go about collecting those benefits.  </p>
<p>You can’t expect your employer or the workers’ compensation insurance company to be completely forthcoming with the information you need to collect the full benefit that you deserve from your claim.  The workers’ compensation insurance company is only interested in saving money and may attempt to completely deny your claim or offer you a settlement that is well below the amount that you should be able to collect.</p>
<p>In order to protect yourself and your family and to ensure that you get the full amount of compensation that you deserve as a result of your injury you should enlist the help of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney.  A Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will be able to quickly determine what you may be entitled to after you have been properly evaluated by a qualified medical professional and after the details of your claim have been reviewed.  </p>
<p>Your Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will be able to advise you if settlements offered by the worker’s compensation insurance company are fair or if continuing to pursue your claim would be in your best interest.  You Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will provide you with the advice and representation that you need in order to collect the benefits that you deserve from an injury sustained as a result of your job.</p>
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		<title>Don’t Let Time Prevent you from collecting your Colorado Workers’ Compensation Benefits</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:46:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Work related injuries can be shocking and stressful, but unfortunately you don’t have the luxury of being able to wait until the initial shock has subsided in order to get the ball rolling on your Colorado worker’s compensation claim.  You only have a brief window of time to properly inform your employer of your injury in order to be able to initiate your claim and if you miss that deadline there is a chance that your claim could be denied. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/02/don%e2%80%99t-let-time-prevent-you-from-collecting-your-colorado-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-benefits/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Work related injuries can be shocking and stressful, but unfortunately you don’t have the luxury of being able to wait until the initial shock has subsided in order to get the ball rolling on your Colorado worker’s compensation claim.  You only have a brief window of time to properly inform your employer of your injury in order to be able to initiate your claim and if you miss that deadline there is a chance that your claim could be denied.</p>
<p>If you reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney immediately following an injury sustained at work, you can be completely confident that any and all pertinent deadlines to your claim will be met.  An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will deliver all the necessary information to your employer and to the workers’ compensation insurance company to ensure that you are able to collect the full benefit that you are entitled to as a result of any injury that you sustained while on the job.</p>
<p>Even if you are completely aware of the initial deadlines that must be met in order to appropriately begin the process of filing your Colorado worker’s compensation claim there are a number of other fine details that could potentially trip you up along the way and affect your ability to collect your workers’ compensation benefits.  Hiring an experienced workers’ compensation attorney is the only way to ensure that your claim is handled in the manner that it needs to and that you are able to collect the full benefit that you deserve.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 03:45:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Ensuring that your Rights are Protected with a Colorado Workers’ Compensation Attorney</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:44:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Colorado worker’s compensation laws are designed to keep you, as a member of the work force in Colorado, safe from injuries sustained on the job.  Unfortunately though, not all entities who work on Colorado worker’s compensation claims will always have your best interest in mind when it comes to your claim. The worker’s compensation insurance company may actively look for a reason to deny your claim, even if you are certain that your injury was sustained as a result of your regular work duties.  This is why it’s critical to have an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney on your side as you prepare to file your claim. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/02/ensuring-that-your-rights-are-protected-with-a-colorado-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-attorney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Colorado worker’s compensation laws are designed to keep you, as a member of the work force in Colorado, safe from injuries sustained on the job.  Unfortunately though, not all entities who work on Colorado worker’s compensation claims will always have your best interest in mind when it comes to your claim.</p>
<p>The worker’s compensation insurance company may actively look for a reason to deny your claim, even if you are certain that your injury was sustained as a result of your regular work duties.  This is why it’s critical to have an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney on your side as you prepare to file your claim.</p>
<p>An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will be able to help you avoid a potential denied claim before it ever occurs by appropriately structuring your claim in such a way that it is all but impossible to deny.  An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will be fully aware of the information that is necessary to include in order for you to get the full benefit that you are entitled to as a result of your work related injury.  </p>
<p>If you’ve got a Colorado workers’ compensation attorney on your side, every step of your claim will be fulfilled as necessary and according to Colorado workers’ compensation law so you can be certain that no technicalities will prevent you from getting the benefits that you are entitled to from an injury that you sustained while on the job.</p>
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		<title>Don’t Waste Time Filing your Colorado Workers’ Compensation Claim</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Depending upon the severity of your injury, the last thing you may want to do is relive the incident over and over while explaining it to your employer, to the insurance company’s claims adjuster and to an attorney but if you want to be able to collect your benefits you really don’t have any other option.  There are tight deadlines when it comes to submitting a claim for worker’s compensation for an injury that occurred within the scope of your employment, and if you don’t meet them your claim could be denied. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/02/don%e2%80%99t-waste-time-filing-your-colorado-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-claim/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Depending upon the severity of your injury, the last thing you may want to do is relive the incident over and over while explaining it to your employer, to the insurance company’s claims adjuster and to an attorney but if you want to be able to collect your benefits you really don’t have any other option.  There are tight deadlines when it comes to submitting a claim for worker’s compensation for an injury that occurred within the scope of your employment, and if you don’t meet them your claim could be denied.</p>
<p>Your employer and the workers’ compensation insurance company may not necessarily have your best interests or well being in mind when it comes to your claim, so you can’t count on either of them to guide you through the process.  You can, however, count on an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney to walk you through the entire process of your claim and to ensure that every deadline is met with the necessary information so that no paperwork snafu or slight technicality will prevent you from collecting the benefits that you rightly deserve.</p>
<p>Enlisting the help of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney is the best possible way to ensure that nothing goes wrong through the course of your workers compensation claim.  If you’ve sustained any injury at work that requires medical care or that could prevent you from working, reach out to a qualified Colorado workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible.</p>
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		<title>Fighting a Denied Claim with a Colorado Workers’ Compensation Attorney</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:56:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have suffered an injury on the job, it is your legal right to collect worker’s compensation benefits in order to get the medical care that you need in order to recover and to collect compensation for lost wages so that you can continue to support your family while you are unable to work.  If the workers’ compensation insurance company denies your claim for benefits, you should make contact with an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible in order to appeal the original claim. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/02/fighting-a-denied-claim-with-a-colorado-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-attorney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Suffering a painful and debilitating injury that prevents you from being able to perform your regular job duties can be a terrible situation to be immersed in.  It can, however, be much worse if the workers’ compensation insurance company decides that they are going to deny your claim for benefits.</p>
<p>If you have suffered an injury on the job, it is your legal right to collect worker’s compensation benefits in order to get the medical care that you need in order to recover and to collect compensation for lost wages so that you can continue to support your family while you are unable to work.  If the workers’ compensation insurance company denies your claim for benefits, you should make contact with an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible in order to appeal the original claim.</p>
<p>A good Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will review your case file to in order to determine the most likely cause for the insurance company’s denial and then work to gather irrefutable evidence to prove that your claim is legitimate.  Once your Colorado worker’s compensation attorney has fulfilled the burden of proof, the appeal can be filed and your attorney will fight with your and your family’s best interest at heart to get you the benefits that you are entitled to.</p>
<p>A claim that has been denied initially can be difficult to collect, but an experienced and qualified Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will do everything in their power to ensure that you get to collect on a legitimate claim.</p>
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		<title>Opening a Closed Claim with a Colorado Workers’ Compensation Attorney</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A request for a claim to be opened again without the proper representation of a Colorado worker’s compensation attorney, in most cases, will be denied.  If you feel as though an injury that has already been covered in a worker’s compensation claim has gotten worse or become re-aggravated and you open to open an already closed worker’s compensation claim you will need the help of an experienced Colorado worker’s compensation attorney.   <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/02/protecting-your-right-to-benefits-with-a-colorado-worker%e2%80%99s-compensation-attorney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your employer and the workers compensation insurance company that paid on your original claim may tell you that once a claim is closed, that it can not be opened again.  While this may be perfectly true in most cases, it isn’t necessarily a cardinal rule in every Colorado worker’s compensation claim.  </p>
<p>A request for a claim to be opened again without the proper representation of a Colorado worker’s compensation attorney, in most cases, will be denied.  If you feel as though an injury that has already been covered in a worker’s compensation claim has gotten worse or become re-aggravated and you open to open an already closed worker’s compensation claim you will need the help of an experienced Colorado worker’s compensation attorney.  </p>
<p>An experienced Colorado worker’s compensation attorney will be well aware of exactly what information needs to be imparted if a claim is going to be opened again.  You Colorado worker’s compensation attorney can have your condition evaluated by qualified medical personnel in an effort to establish proof that your injury has gotten worse or appeared again as a result of your work environment or work related duties.</p>
<p>If there is enough evidence to support your claim that your injury has returned, a Colorado workers’ compensation attorney can’t fight diligently for you to have your claim opened again so that you can receive the medical care and compensation for lost wages that you need in order to begin the process of recovery once again.  </p>
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		<title>Determining the Best Course of Action with a Colorado Worker’s Compensation Attorney</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some work related injuries and worker’s compensation claims are very simple to figure out.  If an injury is clearly the cause of work performance and the sufferer’s course of treatment will be clearly defined the process of a worker’s compensation hearing can be reasonably easy for a qualified Colorado worker’s compensation attorney. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/02/determining-the-best-course-of-action-with-a-colorado-worker%e2%80%99s-compensation-attorney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some work related injuries and worker’s compensation claims are very simple to figure out.  If an injury is clearly the cause of work performance and the sufferer’s course of treatment will be clearly defined the process of a worker’s compensation hearing can be reasonably easy for a qualified Colorado worker’s compensation attorney.</p>
<p>Other claims, like those involving repetitive stress injuries or previously existing injuries which have gotten worse from job related duties, can be much more difficult to prove.  In any worker’s compensation claim it will be easier for you to get the benefits that you are entitled to with the help of a Colorado worker’s compensation attorney, but in a more difficult claim an attorney may be absolutely essential if you hope to avoid having your claim denied.</p>
<p>An experienced Colorado worker’s compensation attorney will use their deep knowledge of worker’s compensation law to gather the evidence necessary to prove that your injury was sustained as a result of your job.  Once the evidence has been gathered and proof has been established, your attorney can work to help ensure that you get the full amount of benefits that you are entitled to as a result of that injury to help take care of medical expenses and provide for your family.  Don’t let a legitimate worker’s compensation claim get denied because the initial evidence of the cause of your injury isn’t crystal clear.  Hire a qualified Colorado worker’s compensation attorney to help you get the benefits that you are entitled to.</p>
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		<title>Colorado Worker’s Compensation Attorney: Getting Medical Expenses Taken Care Of</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A qualified Colorado worker’s compensation attorney will be able to determine any wrongdoing on the part of the insurance company for non-payment and help you fight to get required medical treatments and rehabilitation sessions paid for. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/02/colorado-worker%e2%80%99s-compensation-attorney-getting-medical-expenses-taken-care-of/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve met your burden of proof that your injury was sustained at work or due to your work duties, any and all medical expenses related to that injury should be taken care of by the insurance company.  If you receive a legitimate bill from a doctor related to the injury sustained at work, you are not responsible for paying that bill.</p>
<p>Even if you’ve been referred to other medical practitioners for additional treatments relating to the injury sustained at your job, you are not responsible for the bills.  If the insurance company refuses to pay for a necessary treatment for the injury sustained at your job you should reach out to an experienced Colorado worker’s compensation attorney for help.</p>
<p>A qualified Colorado worker’s compensation attorney will be able to determine any wrongdoing on the part of the insurance company for non-payment and help you fight to get required medical treatments and rehabilitation sessions paid for.</p>
<p>If you have been awarded worker’s compensation benefits for an injury sustained on the job and the insurance company cuts off or alters your benefits without cause, you need a Colorado worker’s compensation attorney on your side.  If there is any issue regarding timely payment of medical expenses for a necessary treatment of an injury that you legitimately sustained at work a Colorado worker’s compensation attorney can help to ensure that you receive the full benefits that you are entitled to as a result of your claim.</p>
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		<title>Colorado Workers Compensation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Workplace Injuries &#38; Fatalities in the United States Across the U.S., employees are injured in workplace accidents all to often. The most common causes of on-the-job fatalities: Transportation incidents 39% Highway accidents 20% Assaults/violence 18% Objects/equipment contact 17% Falls 14% &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado-workers-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<h3>Workplace Injuries &amp;</h3>
<p>Fatalities in the United States</p>
<p>Across the U.S., employees are injured in workplace accidents all to often. The most common causes of on-the-job fatalities:</p>
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<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">Transportation incidents</td>
<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">39%</td>
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<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">Highway accidents</td>
<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">20%</td>
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<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">Assaults/violence</td>
<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">18%</td>
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<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">Objects/equipment contact</td>
<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">17%</td>
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<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">Falls</td>
<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">14%</td>
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<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">Exposure to harmful enviroments or substances</td>
<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">9%</td>
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<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">Fires/explosions</td>
<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">3%</td>
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<p>Injuries and illness are most likely to occur in:</p>
<p style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Companies employing fewer then 250 people</p>
<p>Local government workplaces</p>
<p>Manufacturing industries</p>
<p>Education and health services</p>
<p style="font-style: italic; font-size: 10px;">Source: U.S Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics</p>
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<p>If you or someone you know has been injured on the job or if you’ve contracted an illness because of your work, you may be entitled to receive medical benefits and financial compensation. Known as workers’ compensation, this medical and financial help was created in order to protect workers and the family members who depend on them. The unfortunate fact is that many of America’s workplaces can pose dangers to the employees who labor there. If you’ve been injured in a workplace accident or if you’ve become ill because you work with toxic substances, you need the advice of an attorney who is a specialist in <a title="Workers' Compensation" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers’ compensation</a> issues.</p>
<p>The law offices of Mary E. Jeffers offer you informed advice from a Denver workers’ compensation attorney who is experienced in handling job-related illness and injury issues. Because Attorney Jeffers brings a background in claims adjustment to her law practice, she offers a comprehensive understanding of <a title="Workers' Compensation Cases" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers’ compensation cases</a> and the complex factors that can affect the benefits you might be eligible to receive. When you’ve been harmed on the job, the law office of Mary E. Jeffers will meet with you free of charge to learn the circumstances of your case and to provide you with the guidance you need to achieve the best outcomes for yourself and for the loved ones who rely on you.</p>
<p>“The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was passed to prevent workers from being killed or seriously harmed at work,” declares the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety &amp; Health Administration, also known as OSHA. OSHA is the government agency that is charged with setting and enforcing standards of health and safety in the nation’s workplaces. However, despite the best intentions of lawmakers and the efforts of OSHA, injuries happen all too frequently to Americans on the job.</p>
<p>The most recent statistics from OSHA report that nearly four out of every hundred U.S. workers suffered a nonfatal workplace injury or illness in the most recent year for which figures are available. Although four in 100 people may not sound like many, the fact is that it adds up to 3.7 <em>million </em>injuries and illness cases per year in private industry in our country. When it comes to injuries and illnesses that happen to workers in government jobs, the rate is higher – 6.3 cases per 100 employees working full time.</p>
<p>Sometimes, workplace injuries and illnesses are serious enough to cause employee deaths. Preliminary figures for 2009 put the nationwide toll at 4,340 workers who lost their lives to workplace injuries, and final data is expected to reflect higher numbers. It should be noted that the figures for workplace deaths include individuals who commit suicide on the job and those who are victims of homicide in the workplace. Other fatalities arise from such events as transportation accidents, incidents involving boats and other water vehicles, falls, contact with equipment or other objects, and exposure to hazardous environments and substances.</p>
<p>If you or someone you care about has suffered an injury or become ill due to hazardous conditions or other workplace issues, contact the <a title="Denver Workers’ Compensation Lawyers" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/denver/">Denver workers’ compensation lawyers</a> at the offices of Mary E. Jeffers. We can advise you on your rights and we’ll take fast and decisive action to ensure that you and your loved ones receive the monetary and medical benefits you deserve if you’ve been injured at work. A serious injury or illness can mean the loss of your ability to earn a living, perhaps permanently. Don’t gamble with your future. When you need knowledgeable guidance from a qualified Colorado workers’ compensation attorney, contact the law offices of Mary E. Jeffers.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don’t leave the decision of the amount of your benefits up to your employer and the insurance company; hire a Colorado worker’s compensation attorney to ensure you get the full benefit that you are entitled to. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/02/colorado-worker%e2%80%99s-compensation-attorney-protecting-your-right-to-benefits/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The worker’s compensation laws of Colorado are in place to help protect you as a hardworking employee.  Unfortunately the insurance company that will be responsible for paying your benefits is acting as a business, and as such, may want to take actions that will limit the amount of benefits that you receive.  If your employer or the insurance company can cast doubt on the fact that your injury was sustained at work or as a result of your work duties, your claim may be denied and they could save thousands of dollars in payout.</p>
<p>Enlisting the help of an experienced Colorado worker’s compensation attorney can help to ensure that you receive the full benefit that you are entitled to as a result of your work related injury.  Unlike your employer and the insurance company, your Colorado worker’s compensation attorney will have your and your family’s best interest in mind when they take action in your claim.</p>
<p>If you are out of work due to an injury and you don’t receive the benefits that you are entitled to, you and your family could face serious financial hardship.  Hiring the right Colorado worker’s compensation attorney can help to prevent the insurance company from denying your legitimate claim and help you get the money and benefits that you deserve to take care of medical expenses and bills that begin to build up.  Don’t leave the decision of the amount of your benefits up to your employer and the insurance company; hire a Colorado worker’s compensation attorney to ensure you get the full benefit that you are entitled to.</p>
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		<title>Receiving Full Benefits with the Help of a Colorado Workers’ Compensation Attorney</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’ve sustained an injury at your place of employment, reach out to a qualified Colorado workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible so you can get the process of your claim started and begin collecting the benefits that you are entitled to. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/02/receiving-full-benefits-with-the-help-of-a-colorado-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-attorney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Determining the amount of compensation or the type of benefits you are entitled to from a workers’ compensation claim can be difficult, if not impossible, to do on your own.  In fact, there is a chance that a completely legitimate Colorado workers’ compensation claim could be denied if you don’t have an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney helping to protect your rights.</p>
<p>An injury sustained on the job can cause serious financial distress if your claim is denied or if your benefits are cut short.  In many cases, if you aren’t awarded the full compensation and benefits that you are entitled to as a result of an injury or illness sustained on the job, you and your family will suffer financially as a result.  An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will have experts thoroughly evaluate your situation to determine the benefits that you are entitled to and then fight to ensure that you receive those benefits so you and your family don’t suffer.</p>
<p>The pain and discomfort of your injury usually account for more than enough suffering, there is no need for you and your family to undergo further suffering due to the fact that your workers’ compensation claim being denied.  If you’ve sustained an injury at your place of employment, reach out to a qualified Colorado workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible so you can get the process of your claim started and begin collecting the benefits that you are entitled to.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have suffered an injury or illness at work it may critical for your well being that you recover fully from that injury prior to resuming regular activities.  In the event that you’ve received what you feel is a premature release to return to work, you need to reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/02/avoiding-early-release-to-return-to-work-from-your-colorado-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-claim/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Workers’ compensation insurance companies aren’t in business to lose money, they want to get people off of workers’ compensation benefits and back to work as soon as possible.  Because of this simple fact there are many occasions where an employee is released to return to work prior to being ready for assuming their regular job duties.</p>
<p>When an early release to return to work occurs and an employee is pushed back into regular activities before they are fully recovered and ready it rarely results in a positive situation.  The original injury may become re-aggravated or overcompensating for the injury may result in an entirely new injury.</p>
<p>If you have suffered an injury or illness at work it may critical for your well being that you recover fully from that injury prior to resuming regular activities.  In the event that you’ve received what you feel is a premature release to return to work, you need to reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible.</p>
<p>A good Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will help you set up an evaluation with an independent medical provider to accurately assess the status of your recovery.  If the evaluation reveals that you haven’t fully recovered from your injury, your Colorado workers’ compensation attorney can help to fight for you to receive the continued medical treatment that you are entitled to as part of your workers’ compensation benefits so that you can fully recover from your injury.</p>
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		<title>Testimonials</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Below are just a few of Mary Jeffers&#8217; happy clients.  At the Jeffers Law Firm in Denver Colorado we are concerned with providing you with the best representation possible and after all these years of practicing we can demonstrate our &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/testimonials/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000;">Below are just a few of Mary Jeffers&#8217; happy clients.  At the Jeffers Law Firm in Denver Colorado we are concerned with providing you with the best representation possible and after all these years of practicing we can demonstrate our successes with just a few of the many that have written us over the years with their satisfaction</span></p>
<p><em><span style="color: #000000;">Mary Jeffers represented me in a workers&#8217; compensation case and got me $30,000.00 in less than 6 months.  I was so happy I referred four people to Ms. Jeffers, including my mother and sister.</span></em></p>
<p><em>-D.A.</em></p>
<p><em>Mary Jeffers took my workers&#8217; compensation case when no one else would.  I was very grateful for her representation and happy with the settlement of $10,000.00.</em></p>
<p><em>-C.K.</em></p>
<p><em>Mary Jeffers was very professional in representing me for my workers&#8217; compensation case.  I felt she represented me to the highest standard and I was very pleased with the settlement that was obtained.</em></p>
<p><em>-B.L.</em></p>
<p><em>Mary Jeffers represented me in a workers&#8217; compensation case.  I appreciated Mary getting me as much as she could in a settlement, as well as her open and honest communication.  I thought she did a great job.</em></p>
<p><em>-V.T.</em></p>
<p><em>My workers&#8217; compensation injury was to an extremity; so many attorneys would not take my case.  Not only did Mary Jeffers take my case, she got me over $14,000.00 in a settlement.</em></p>
<p><em>-S.M.</em></p>
<p><em>My workers&#8217; compensation doctor said I had no permanent impairment; therefore I would receive no money.  Attorney Jeffers had me go through the Division Independent Medical Examination process, and as a result, I received over $13,000.00 in settlement.</em></p>
<p><em>-J.M.</em></p>
<p><em>I was very pleased with the way Ms. Jeffers handled my workers&#8217; compensation case.  Although my case was complicated by dealing with multiple insurance companies, Ms. Jeffers worked diligently for several months in order to achieve a compromise that satisfied all of the parties involved.</em></p>
<p><em>In the beginning, I found Ms. Jeffers to be very understanding and helpful with my original decision to pursue a workers&#8217; compensation claim.  Then, during the next several months, she helped me to understand each step of the process by explaining what was happening and always being willing to answer my questions and concerns.</em></p>
<p><em>I would recommend Ms. Jeffers to anyone who is seeking an honest, competent and compassionate advocate.</em></p>
<p><em>-D.T.</em></p>
<p><em>When I contacted the Law Office of Mary E. Jeffers the insurance company was willing to offer me only $38,000.00, even though I couldn&#8217;t work.  Attorney Jeffers settled my case for $105,800.00 more than that!  I was also very pleased with Mary Jeffers&#8217; firm and how they represented me through that difficult time.  I was so grateful, I couldn&#8217;t stop hugging her and her staff.</em></p>
<p><em>- B.G.</em></p>
<p><em>When I was working construction, I injured my right knee, left leg, back, neck, and shoulders.  The insurance company only admitted for my knee injury.  Therefore, they tried to settle for very little money.  They also completely ignored the disfigurement from my surgery!  Attorney Jeffers negotiated a settlement in which I recieved close to three times what the insurance company was willing to pay!!!</em></p>
<p><em>- R.M.</em></p>
<p><em>I chose the Law Office of Mary Jeffers to handle my personal injury case when I was hurt in a car wreck and I am absolutely certain I made the right choice.  Not only did I get a very large settlement, but I was referred to the best medical providers.  I would definitely recommend this law office to anyone looking for a personal injury attorney.</em></p>
<p><em>Kasey C.</em></p>
<p><em>When I injured my wrist, elbow and back while working as a customer service representative, my employer wanted to settle my case for approximately $6,000.  My employer also didn&#8217;t want to pay for the medical treatment on my back!  Attorney Jeffers took my case to hearing and won.  In less than six months, I received treatment for my back, and over $100,000 in benefits.</em></p>
<p><em>A.S.</em></p>
<p><em>While tearing down boxes at King Soopers, I experienced a meniscus tear in my right knee. Since my accident was unwitnessed, King Soopers denied my <strong>workers compensation</strong> claim.  Attorney Jeffers took my case to hearing and cross-examined King Soopers&#8217; witness so that he had to admit that he knew I had injured myself at work!  I would recommend her to anyone!! </em></p>
<p><em>M.P.</em></p>
<p><em>I am a fireman who has known Attorney Jeffers since she opened up her own practice approximately 20 years ago.  I have referred her numerous clients over the years, and she has always done a fantastic job for the!!!</em></p>
<p><em>Rick</em></p>
<p><em>After I retained Attorney Jeffers, I wasn&#8217;t sure she could help me, and I almost terminated her.   I slipped and fell at KMart, and no one had offered me any money for my soft tissue injuries.   Attorney Jeffers ended up getting me $3000.00 even though my medical expenses were less than $1000.   I&#8217;m very glad I kept her as my attorney!</em></p>
<p>E.G.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><em>Results are o</em></span><span style="color: #000000;"><em>btained on a case by case basis, and Attorney Jeffers cannot guarantee the same results for all clients.</em></span></p>
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		<title>Minor Injuries and Colorado Workers’ Compensation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 23:58:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s not necessary to suffer a catastrophic injury in order to qualify for a Colorado workers’ compensation claim.  In many cases there is no earth shattering accident that is responsible for your injury or illness, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you won’t qualify for Colorado workers’ compensation benefits. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/02/minor-injuries-and-colorado-workers%e2%80%99-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s not necessary to suffer a catastrophic injury in order to qualify for a Colorado workers’ compensation claim.  In many cases there is no earth shattering accident that is responsible for your injury or illness, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you won’t qualify for Colorado workers’ compensation benefits.</p>
<p>Your injury may have resulted from the repetitive stress put upon a certain part of your body stemming from the completion of your regular duties.  Office workers who perform hour after hour of transcription or data entry or employees who are required to regularly repeat a specific action to operate a tool or piece of equipment may be susceptible to repetitive stress disorders like carpal tunnel syndrome.  Just because there isn’t a single event that can clearly be pointed to as the cause of the injury, it doesn’t mean that the injury won’t be covered in a Colorado workers’ compensation claim.</p>
<p>If you’ve suffered any type of injury at work or as a result of your regular work duties, you should reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible.  A Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will be able to asses the details of your particular situation and provide the best advice for your Colorado workers’ compensation claim moving forward.</p>
<p>Timely reporting of your injury and timely filing of your claim are essential to ensure that you receive the benefits that you are entitled to as a result of your injury.  If you’ve been injured at work a Colorado workers’ compensation attorney can help guide you through the process of your workers’ compensation claim and work to get you the compensation that you are entitled to.</p>
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		<title>Knowing When to Hire a Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:55:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’ve sustained an injury at the workplace or as a result of your work duties, it’s imperative that you take the appropriate actions in a timely manner. In order to pursue workers compensation benefits, you’ve got to fulfill the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/01/knowing-when-to-hire-a-colorado-workers-compensation-attorney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve sustained an injury at the workplace or as a result of your work duties, it’s imperative that you take the appropriate actions in a timely manner.  In order to pursue workers compensation benefits, you’ve got to fulfill the necessary requirements according to the schedule set by the state.  This is why contacting a qualified Colorado workers compensation attorney is something that you need to do as soon as possible following your injury.</p>
<p>You employer and the workers compensation insurance company will most likely be looking to save money when it comes to workers compensation claims and may not have your and your family’s best interest in mind when handling your claim.  In order to ensure that you collect the full benefits that you deserve for the injury or illness incurred on the job you need an experienced professional in your corner.</p>
<p>A good Colorado workers compensation attorney will have all the knowledge necessary to assist you in your claim and help you get the benefits that you deserve.  Consulting an attorney immediately following your injury will give you access to the advice that you need to correctly pursue your workers compensation claim without missing any critical deadlines or overlooking any evidence that could help your claim.</p>
<p>Workplace injuries and illnesses can have a dramatic effect on your quality of life.  If you don’t get access to the benefits and compensation that you deserve you and your family could suffer physically, emotionally and financially.  Enlisting the help of a qualified Colorado workers compensation attorney as soon as possible following a work related injury is the best way to ensure that you and your family will have the support that you need to successfully navigate your workers compensation claim.</p>
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		<title>Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney Advice: Choosing a Doctor</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:14:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your employer and the workers compensation insurance company are most interested in saving money when they request that you visit a particular doctor for treatment, but a Colorado workers compensation attorney will seek the best treatment for your situation regardless of cost.  Your Colorado workers compensation attorney knows that you need the best possible care in order to fully recover from the injuries you sustained at your workplace. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/01/colorado-workers-compensation-attorney-advice-choosing-a-doctor/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve been injured at work your employer has the ability to refer you to a particular doctor for treatment of your injury.  If and when your employer makes this determination, you will be required to see the physician they suggest for assessment of and care for your injury.  If you decide to ignore the referral of your employer and visit a doctor of your choosing your workers compensation benefits could possibly be affected.</p>
<p>If, however, your employer makes no referral you have the right to choose your own physician who will become the primary physician for treating your injury.  A Colorado workers compensation attorney will be able to direct you toward a physician that is experienced in caring for and treating the specific type of injury that you have sustained and that will only have your best interest in mind when prescribing a course of treatment.</p>
<p>Your employer and the workers compensation insurance company are most interested in saving money when they request that you visit a particular doctor for treatment, but a Colorado workers compensation attorney will seek the best treatment for your situation regardless of cost.  Your Colorado workers compensation attorney knows that you need the best possible care in order to fully recover from the injuries you sustained at your workplace.</p>
<p>In order to ensure that you receive the full benefits that you are entitled to and the best possible care, you should reach out to a qualified Colorado workers compensation attorney as soon as possible following a work related injury.</p>
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		<title>Meeting Colorado Workers Compensation Deadlines</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you fail to adhere to the specific deadlines of a Colorado workers compensation claim, a judge may reduce the benefits that you are entitled too causing additional financial burden for you and your family. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/01/meeting-colorado-workers-compensation-deadlines/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When filing a Colorado workers compensation claim, you’ve not only got the burden of proving that your injury occurred as a result of your work duties, but you also have the burden of adhering to a tightly imposed schedule as well.  If you fail to adhere to the specific deadlines of a Colorado workers compensation claim, a judge may reduce the benefits that you are entitled too causing additional financial burden for you and your family.</p>
<p>This is why it’s important to reach out to a qualified Colorado workers compensation attorney as soon as possible following an injury or illness sustained at your place of employment.  An attorney that specializes in Colorado workers compensation claims will be able to ensure that you are meeting all of the required deadlines so you can collect the full benefits that you are entitled to from sustaining an injury at work. A qualified workers compensation attorney can also fight for your right to compensation for your injury with insurance companies and in the courts.</p>
<p>As someone suffering from a debilitating injury, the majority of your focus needs to be on treatment and recovery.  Constant worry about meeting deadlines and covering incoming bills is not an ideal situation for recovering from an injury or illness.</p>
<p>As soon as a work related injury or illness occurs, enlist the help of a qualified Colorado workers compensation attorney so you can be confident in the fact that your claim will be handled properly and that you’ll get every bit of compensation that you are entitled to from your Colorado workers compensation claim.</p>
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		<title>What Types of Injuries Can I Claim Colorado Workers’ Compensation Benefits For</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:52:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Colorado workers’ compensation also offers benefits for injuries that aren’t as outwardly obvious.  You can collect Colorado workers’ compensation benefits for repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome and even for mental issues, provided that you can prove that those injuries occurred as a result of your job duties or your work environment.  Colorado workers’ compensation claims can even extend to injuries that weren’t sustained at your place of employment, provided that they occurred as a result of your job <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/01/what-types-of-injuries-can-i-claim-colorado-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-benefits-for/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This question can cause quite a bit of confusion when it comes to a Colorado workers’ compensation claim but to answer it in the simplest terms possible, any injury can result in benefits.  If you’ve sustained an injury or an illness as a result of your job duties or your work environment, you are entitled to collect workers’ compensation benefits.</p>
<p>Colorado workers’ compensation also offers benefits for injuries that aren’t as outwardly obvious.  You can collect Colorado workers’ compensation benefits for repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome and even for mental issues, provided that you can prove that those injuries occurred as a result of your job duties or your work environment.  Colorado workers’ compensation claims can even extend to injuries that weren’t sustained at your place of employment, provided that they occurred as a result of your job.</p>
<p>If you’ve suffered an injury or developed an illness as a result of your work or work environment you could be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, rehabilitation and for lost wages and suffering.  There is a certain protocol that must be followed and schedule that must be kept in order for you to collect the benefits that you are entitled to though.  Time is of the essence in your Colorado workers’ compensation claim so it’s important that you act quickly following an injury sustained at, or because of, your job. Reach out to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation as soon as possible following an injury to discuss your rights and the possible pursuit of a claim for workers’ compensation benefits.</p>
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		<title>Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney: Advice on Avoiding Termination</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:09:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An employer may not be able to terminate you from employment simply because you’ve sustained an injury on the job and are collecting workers compensation, but it is possible for an employee to be fired while collecting under certain circumstances.  &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/01/colorado-workers-compensation-attorney-advice-on-avoiding-termination/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An employer may not be able to terminate you from employment simply because you’ve sustained an injury on the job and are collecting workers compensation, but it is possible for an employee to be fired while collecting under certain circumstances.  Under Colorado workers compensation law, if you are responsible for termination of employment you are no longer eligible for compensation for lost wages.  Voluntarily leaving or quitting your job also qualifies you as being responsible and can prohibit you from collecting the benefits of workers compensation.</p>
<p>Because of this section of the Colorado workers compensation law, many employers actively seek out reasons to terminate employees or make every effort to force them to abandon their post in an effort to avoid having to pay workers compensation benefits.  If you’ve been fired following an injury sustained on the job or feel as though your employer is making unreasonable demands in an effort to cause you to quit you need to reach out to an experienced Colorado workers compensation attorney as soon as possible.</p>
<p>A Colorado workers compensation attorney will be able to review the details of your case and make the determination of whether your employer acted unlawfully in any way.  If there is evidence available that you were wrongfully terminated or somehow forced to leave your job there are a number of actions that could be taken to restore employment and help ensure that you continue to receive all benefits that you are entitled to.</p>
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		<title>Can a Lawsuit be Filed Against Your Employer in Lieu of Collecting Workers’ Compensation?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:55:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Potential lawsuits between employers and employees, especially those who are still or will still be employed, can create a very uncomfortable situation. Colorado workers’ compensation provides a resolution to the situation that is as amicable as possible. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/01/can-a-lawsuit-be-filed-against-your-employer-in-lieu-of-collecting-workers%e2%80%99-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people who get injured on the job would rather pursue legal action against their employer than file a Colorado workers’ compensation claim. People often associate a direct lawsuit with the potential of receiving a larger amount of money. While this may very well be true, the state of Colorado prohibits employees from suing employers for injuries or illnesses that occur on the job. Potential lawsuits between employers and employees, especially those who are still or will still be employed, can create a very uncomfortable situation. Colorado workers’ compensation provides a resolution to the situation that is as amicable as possible.</p>
<p>Colorado workers’ compensation benefits exist to provide security for you as an employee and to provide a clear method of delivering fair and reasonable benefits to those who get injured as a result of their job. The timeframe for receiving benefits and compensation via a workers’ compensation claim is much shorter and much more certain than that of a typical lawsuit which helps to ensure that injured employees have the support that they need at the time that they need it.</p>
<p>In order to determine your best course of action following an incident that occurs on the job and results in an injury, you need to get in contact with an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible following the incident. A good workers’ compensation attorney will help guide you through every step of your workers’ compensation claim and help to ensure that every measure is taken so that you receive all of the benefits that you are entitled to following a work related injury.</p>
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		<title>Denver Personal Injury</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Denver Personal Injury Lawyer Mary Jeffers is dedicated to representing and fighting for those who have been injured in an accident, in a public area or commercial location. Jeffers Denver Law is a personal injury law firm dedicated to helping &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/personal-injury/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Denver Personal Injury Lawyer Mary Jeffers is dedicated to representing and fighting for those who have been injured in an accident, in a public area or commercial location. Jeffers Denver Law is a personal injury law firm dedicated to helping our clients who have been seriously injured in the state of Colorado. If you are looking for a personal injury attorney in Denver who has the proven track record of successfully fighting for your rights you have come to the right place.</p>
<p>Jeffers Denver Law has been holding persons responsible and recovering the proper monetary compensation you deserve for your personal injuries. Our Law firm in Denver has a long standing reputation for providing outstanding legal service for all personal injury cases including:</p>
<p>* Amputations<br />
* Asbestos Injuries<br />
* Brain Injuries<br />
* Burn injuries<br />
* Broken Bones | Fracture<br />
* Spinal cord injuries<br />
* Motor vehicle accidents<br />
* Auto accidents<br />
* Trucking accidents<br />
* Motorcycle accidents<br />
* Bus accidents<br />
* Negligent security<br />
* Boat accidents<br />
* Workplace accidents<br />
* Bicycle accidents<br />
* Pedestrian accidents<br />
* Medication errors<br />
* Defective drugs<br />
* Slip and fall<br />
* Dog bites<br />
* Nursing home neglect<br />
* Wrongful death<br />
* Medical malpractice</p>
<p>We here at Jeffers Denver Law won&#8217;t be able to relieve the pain you have as a result of a personal injury accident, but we can and will hold those accountable for the injury responsible for the compensation you deserve. Feel free to contact us any time at 1-888-778-6685 or 303-573-7948 to discuss your personal injury needs.</p>
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		<title>Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney: How to Cope with Permanent Injuries</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Colorado workers compensation laws may seem complex and confusing, but they are in place to provide protection for employees.  The best course of action following an injury sustained in the workplace is to reach out to a qualified Colorado workers compensation attorney as soon as possible following the injury so you can begin getting advice on the pursuit of your claim. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/01/colorado-workers-compensation-attorney-how-to-cope-with-permanent-injuries/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are, unfortunately, many people that suffer permanent injuries each and every year as a result of their job duties.  These injuries could be serious enough to prevent those people from ever going back to their job as a regular employee.</p>
<p>The more serious an injury seems to be; the more likely it is to cause distress for the person who suffered it.  If there is proof that you injury was sustained at work or while performing work duties, a qualified Colorado workers compensation attorney can help you get the benefits that you are entitled to.</p>
<p>If you are unable to perform your previous job as a result of your injury, your employer may offer a modified position of employment.  If this occurs you will be required to attempt the offer of employment, but if the rate of pay differs from that of your previously help position your Colorado workers compensation attorney will help to ensure that you are compensated for the difference as part of your workers compensation claim.</p>
<p>Colorado workers compensation laws may seem complex and confusing, but they are in place to provide protection for employees.  The best course of action following an injury sustained in the workplace is to reach out to a qualified Colorado workers compensation attorney as soon as possible following the injury so you can begin getting advice on the pursuit of your claim.  Having a qualified professional on your side will help you to navigate the confusing workers compensation laws and help to ensure that you receive the appropriate level of compensation for your injury.</p>
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		<title>Head Injury &amp; Head Trauma in a Work Environment</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Head Injury/Head Trauma in a Work Environment A head injury is almost always a devastating injury.  If you hurt your head while working, it can disrupt your entire life.  Since the proper functioning of your brain is necessary for every &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/head-injury-head-trauma-in-a-work-environment/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Head Injury/Head Trauma in a Work Environment</strong></p>
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<p>A head injury is almost always a devastating injury.  If you hurt your head while working, it can disrupt your entire life.  Since the proper functioning of your brain is necessary for every job or occupation, it is important to get proper medical care for these injuries. Mary Jeffers at Jeffers Denver Law can properly evaluate your case to make sure that you will receive any and all compensation from those responsible.</p>
<p>Here is a summary of some common head injuries:</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Closed Head Injury</span></strong></p>
<p>A closed head injury occurs when the brain is injured as a result of a blow to the head, or a sudden, violent motion that causes the brain to knock against the skull.  A closed head injury is different from an open head injury in that no object actually penetrates the brain.  Closed head injuries can be focal, meaning that the damage to the brain occurs in one area or a closed head injury can be diffuse meaning that the damage to the brain affects cells and tissues throughout the brain.  Closed head injuries range from mild to severe.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Concussion</span></strong></p>
<p>A concussion is a head injury that is also known as a mild traumatic brain injury.  Concussions can be classified as a major head injury or minor head injury.  Whether the concussion is major or minor, the injury interferes with brain function.  This head injury can cause confusion, a ringing sound in the ears, memory loss, lapses in judgment, trouble speaking, vomiting and loss of balance and coordination.  Other symptoms of this type of head injury can occur days later, such as depression, trouble sleeping, irritability and an increased sensitivity to noise and light.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mild Brain Injury</span></strong></p>
<p>A mild brain injury is a head injury which is defined as any disruption of brain function, as evidenced by loss of consciousness, loss of memory of events before or during the trauma or a head injury which results in change in emotion or mental state at the time of accident.  For this head injury to be classified as a mild brain injury, the injured worker or injury victim must not experience post-traumatic amnesia for more than 24 hours, and loss of consciousness, if any, may not be longer than 30 minutes.  This type of head injury is normally caused by trauma which is due to quick stops that cause whiplash, motorcycle accidents, sports-related accidents, falls, blows to the head, either accidentally or in violence, and car accidents.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Moderate/Severe Traumatic Brain Injury</span></strong></p>
<p>Symptoms associated with concussions can also be indicative of a more serious head injury which is referred to as moderate and severe traumatic brain injuries.  In addition to the head injury symptoms associated with concussions, a moderate and severe traumatic brain injury may cause persistent headaches, nausea and vomiting, dilation of the pupils (either one or both), a feeling of numbness or weakness in the extremities and seizures or convulsions.  Symptoms of this head injury could be the result of subarachnoid hemorrhaging which is bleeding between the brain and the thin tissues that cover it.  Symptoms of this head injury could also be the result of a subdural hematoma which is bleeding in the brain itself, which compresses brain tissue.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Skull Fracture</span></strong></p>
<p>Skull fractures are a head injury consisting of breaks or cracks in the bone surrounding your brain.  This type of head injury can occur with or without brain damage.  Symptoms of this type of head injury include intense pain, bruises around the eyes also known as raccoon eyes or behind the ears, known as Battle’s sign.  This head injury can also result in the excretion of fluid from the nose (rhinorrhea) and/or ears (otorrhea).  This fluid is typically cerebrospinal fluid, which normally surrounds the surface of the brain, although blood has also been known to pour out from the ears.  While small fractures in the skull may require no treatment, seek medical attention if you detect a crack, as sometimes this head injury can result in infection and prove fatal.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know has suffered a head injury due to workplace or third party negligence contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.</p>
<p>The Law Office of Mary E. Jeffers – Fighting for Your Rights</p>
<p>Call 1-888-778-6685 or 303-573-7948 for a Free Initial Consultation</p>
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		<title>Back Injuries &amp; Back Pain in a Work Environment</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Denver Back Injury and Colorado Back Pain in a Work Environment A back injury can be a devastating injury.  If you hurt your back while working, it can disrupt your entire life.  As your back is necessary for almost every &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/back-injuries-back-pain-in-a-work-environment/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>A back injury can be a devastating injury.  If you hurt your back while working, it can disrupt your entire life.  As your back is necessary for almost every job or occupation, it is important to get proper medical care for these injuries. Mary Jeffers at Jeffers Denver Law can properly evaluate your case to make sure that you will receive any and all compensation from those responsible.</p>
<p>Here is a summary of some common back injuries:</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Spinal column fracture</span></strong></p>
<p>At the center of the back is the spinal column, which is a vertical arrangement of vertebrae responsible for protecting the spinal cord (back) and serving for the support for the upper body.  Extreme trauma to the back caused by a car accident, slip and fall or a fall at work can fracture the vertebrae located in the thoracic (middle) or lumbar (lower) regions of the back.   When severe fractures occur, the spinal cord or back can suffer harm.  Frequently, this can paralyze any part of the body receiving commands from the damaged section of the back or spinal cord.</p>
<p>The following symptoms mean that you may have a fractured vertebra or back:</p>
<p>Mild to severe back pain that increases with movement</p>
<p>Numbness, prickling, weakness, and/or lack of bladder or bowel control are possible signs of spinal cord damage.</p>
<p>The five possible back fractures are as follows:</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Flexion/distraction (chance) back fracture </span></strong>– this is a back injury in which vertebrae are separated from each other.  This can be the result of a head-on car crash or a work injury in which you are driving in the course and scope of employment in which the torso is viciously jolted forward, and the midsection and lower extremities are held in place by the lap belt.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Compression back fracture </span></strong>– front of the back vertebra breaks and is shortened, while the rear back vertebra remains intact.  This sort of personal injury or workplace injury is rather minor and does not feature the neurological complications of other back injuries.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Axial burst back fracture</span></strong> – Back vertebra breaks and front and rear is reduced in height.  This is often the result of a fall in a parking lot when shopping or at the workplace when the injured victim lands or stops the fall with their feet.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Back fracture-back dislocation</span></strong> – a single back vertebra might shift out of place.  This causes instability that impacts back bones and/or the adjacent back soft tissues.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Back Transverse process fracture</span></strong> – caused by the back doing rotating or violent movements during the course of an injury in the workplace or an injury caused by a motorcycle accident or a fall outside a business.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Back sprains and Back strains</span></strong></p>
<p>A back sprain consists of damage to the tendons or muscles of the back.  A back strain occurs when ligaments are stretched or torn.  Tendons are the tough wiry, bands of tissue that fasten the muscle to the bone.  Ligaments are similar in texture, and they connect at least two bones to a joint.  Symptoms of back sprains and back strains that occur with the most frequency include: back pain (often intensifies with motion); unrelenting muscle cramps and spasms in the back; and range of motion reduction in the back (e.g. bending over, standing erect, walking).</p>
<p>These types of back injuries are often diagnosed based on a physician’s analysis of the injury victim’s or injured worker’s medical background and physical exam.  Often doctors recommend x-rays and MRI’s (magnetic resonance imaging) to determine if there is a fracture in the back or a herniated disc.</p>
<p>Treatment of back sprains and back strains is normally a two-step procedure.  For the first two days following a work injury or accident, the victim is normally instructed to avoid exertion, ice the injured region of the back, and apply pressure.  Anti-swelling medication may also be prescribed to manage back pain and prevent excessive swelling.  With correct treatment, this level of back injury normally subsides within a month’s time.  If you or a loved one is confronted with any one of these symptoms, medical attention should be sought without delay: back pain that interrupts sleep; lump or abnormal bulge in the area of the back injury; capacity to walk only a few steps before excruciating back pain prohibits further movement; lack of feeling or tingling beneath the point of injury or from the waist down; and medical history characteristic of many lower back injuries.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know has suffered a back injury due to workplace or third party negligence contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.</p>
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		<title>Resumen del Despacho</title>
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<p>Es una pesadilla tener que lidiar con compañías de a seguranza o de desempleo quien no te creerá tan fácil o no va querer pagar tus beneficios cuando tú te has lastimado.  En la oficina de la abogada Mary E. Jeffers, tú vas a encontrar una abogada quien te va escuchar.  Abogada Jeffers  es una persona formal ajustes reclamos, ella tiene mucha experiencia y entiende.  Ella actuara agresivamente en por ti con la experiencia que una abogada quien a llevado miles de caso en lastimaduras en trabajo.</p>
<p>Mary E. Jeffers, Denver abogada y formal ajustes reclamos, quien ha llevado más de 4,000 casos de lastimadura en y deseabilidad. Si tú has tenido lastimadura, contacta hala oficina de deseabilidad abogados para gratis consulta.</p>
<p>Nosotros oficina de abogados en Denver tenemos acceso ha un gran espacio de estacionamiento y con tamos espacio de hándicap.</p>
<p><strong>Compensación al Trabajador en Denver</strong></p>
<p>¿Tú te has lastimado en tu trabajo? Colorado compensación al trabajo abogada Mary Jeffers sabe evaluar la documentación médica en tu caso, y te va explicar tu lastimadura y cuidara tu supervisión médica y recuperara tu dinero perdido. Ella negociara con la compañía de a seguranza a obtener tu tratamiento médico y obtener dinero por el tiempo perdido. Compensación al trabajador normalmente cubre todas las lastimaduras de trabajo que pasen en el trabajo no importa de quien se la culpa.</p>
<p><strong>Abogada especialista en lastimaduras  personales</strong></p>
<p>¿Tu esta lastimado te as resbalado caído has tenido una accidenté o incidente de carro?</p>
<p>Si tu estas lastimado. En un accidente de carro, camión, trocha o motocicleta, primero tú necesitas preocuparte por tu bienestar. Nuestra oficina de abogados en colorado está preparada para negociar con las compañías de a seguranza.</p>
<p>¿Algún miembro de la familia ha tenido algún accidente catastrófico?</p>
<p>Lastimadura de la espalda (cuadriplejia, paraplejia, invalides) o problemas de cerebro (TBI) requiere supervisión médica por toda la vida.  Segura te de recibir la compensación y los beneficios para que tu y los tuyos estén protegidos.</p>
<p>Contacta ha nosotros para discutir tu compensación de trabajar y lastimadura.</p>
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<p>¿Accidente en tu trabajo?  ¿Lastimadura?  Denver, Colorado compensación para el trabajador abogada Mary E. Jeffers teda representación legal para esas lastimaduras en accidentes en tu trabajo en Denver y sus arredre dores.  Para cualquier lastimadura en algún lugar de tu trabajo, casos de “Medicare set aside” y cualquier tipo de case estructurado, Jeffers Denver Abogados representan.</p>
<p><a title="Contact the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us">¡Primera Consulta de Accidente o Lastimadura en Trabajo es Gratis!</a></p>
<p><strong>Denver compensación para el trabajador abogada</strong></p>
<p>Si tu o alguien tú conoces  a sufrido una lastimadura o accidente en el trabajo o si te has enfermado por tu trabajo podrías recibir atención médica o dinero por tu caso.  La oficina de compensación trabajador hecho para proteger al trabajador y sus familias.  Muchos de lugares de trabajo en América son peligrosos para la gente que trabaja.   Y si tú sufriste una accidente en tu trabajo o te enfermaste por trabajar con químicos peligrosos, tú necesitas la ayuda de un abogado especialista en compensación para el trabajador.</p>
<p>La oficina de la abogada Mary E. Jeffers te ofrece asesoría sobre asesoría para el trabajador en Denver.  Abogada con experiencia en quelícero tipo de lastimadora en el trabajo.  Porque la abogada Jeffers e su experiencia en adjuste reclamos, ella entiende que los trabajadores casos de compensación complementándolos factores que dan efecto. A los beneficios que tu eres elegible cuando tú has sido perjudicado en tu trabajo, la oficina de abogados de Mary E. Jeffers.  Veremos y estudiaremos tu caso buscando las mejores opciones para ti y todos en tu familia.</p>
<p>La Occupational Safety and Health Act de 1970 aprobada para prevenir muertos o serias lastimaduras el departamento de salud y la ocupacional safety y salud administración y la OSHA.  OSHA agencian de gobierno encargada de los intereses y esforzar los estándares de salud y seguridad en cualquier lugar de trabajo en la nación.  A pesar de las mejores intenciones de congresistas de gobierno  y OSHA los accidentes siguen ocurriendo frecuentemente en los trabajos de América.</p>
<p>Las más recientes estadísticas de OSHA reportan que cada 4 personas de cada 100 no mortales de lastimadura o accidente en cualquier lugar de trabajo son elegibles.  Cuatro de cada  cien personas  no se escucha como muchas pero da 3.7 millones lastimaduras o enfermedades por año en la industria privada.  Gente  que tobaja en empleos de gobierno están expuesto ha mas lastimaduras y accidentes el porcentaje es 6.3 casos de cada 100 empleados.</p>
<p>A veces lugares de trabajo accidentes e lastimaduras o enfermedades cuesta la muerte. En 2009, 4,340 trabajadores murieron por accidentes de lastimaduras enfermedades relacionadas con el trabajo.  Pero ese número incluye gente  que murió en su trabajo en la gente que cometo suicidio.  Otras muertes son provocadas por accidentes de trabajo, caídas, provocados por alguna herramienta o maquina de trabajo, y expuestos ha   químicos o en lugares peligrosos.</p>
<p>Si tu o alguien tu con oses ha tenido una accidente o lastimadura y enfermedad ha tenido o tiene problemas relacionados con su lastimadura accidente o enfermedad por favor habla a la oficina de Denver abogada Mary E. Jeffers.   Podemos decirte sobre tu derechos también tomaremos acción para asegurar nos que tú y tu familia reciba la compensación  o el dinero que te mereces y la atención medica que necesites. Serias lastimaduras o enfermedades pueden costar no volver no poder ha trabajar para siempre. No juegues con tu futuro.  Cuando necesitas ayuda de un buen abogado  en Denver de compensación al trabajador contacta la oficina de Mary E. Jeffers.</p>
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		<title>Injuries Caused by Third Parties and Colorado Workers’ Compensation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Colorado workers’ compensation claim may have many variables that can lead to confusion.  If you’ve suffered a work related injury don’t attempt to figure out the intricacies of the law on your own, reach out to a qualified Colorado workers’ compensation attorney to discuss your potential claim. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/01/injuries-caused-by-third-parties-and-colorado-workers%e2%80%99-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most people understand that injuries that are incurred on the grounds of the workplace as a result of work duties qualify for Colorado workers’ compensation benefits.  What many people don’t understand is that you are also entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits for injuries caused by third parties, provided that they occurred during the performance of job duties.</p>
<p>One of the most common injuries that occurs offsite comes as a result of an auto accident.  Delivery drivers, outside sales people and a wide variety of construction personnel represent just a small percentage of jobs that largely take place outside of a building.  If you participate in any of these careers you are consistently at risk for an injury caused by a negligent third party and you have the same right to workers’ compensation benefits that workers injured inside of an office or warehouse have.</p>
<p>In addition to being entitled to Colorado workers’ compensation benefits, if you are injured by a third party, you also have a right to pursue legal action against the person responsible for your injury.  If you pursue legal action against a negligent third party and are awarded a settlement, the workers’ compensation insurance company can join you in the lawsuit in an attempt to collect workers’ compensation reimbursement for the funds that they put out for the injury.</p>
<p>A Colorado workers’ compensation claim may have many variables that can lead to confusion.  If you’ve suffered a work related injury don’t attempt to figure out the intricacies of the law on your own, reach out to a qualified Colorado workers’ compensation attorney to discuss your potential claim.</p>
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		<title>Revisiting a Workers Compensation Claim with the Help of a Colorado Workers Compensation Attorney</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you feel as though you need additional treatment from an injury sustained on the job, you need to contact a Colorado workers compensation attorney as soon as possible to discuss the details of your situation. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/01/revisiting-a-workers-compensation-claim-with-the-help-of-a-colorado-workers-compensation-attorney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Not all work related injuries can be cured quickly and completely with a single course of treatment.  In fact, there are many injuries that may require continual courses of treatment and rehabilitation in order to properly mange.  In the event that you’ve been through a workers compensation claim in the past and are suffering from the same work related injury again, you need to enlist the help of a Colorado workers compensation attorney to find out the best course of action for your situation.</p>
<p>Not all workers compensation claims in Colorado can be reopened.  There are very specific time limits regarding reopening a Colorado workers compensation claims and depending upon the length of time that has passed since the initial claim, reopening it may be impossible.</p>
<p>You’ll also have to meet the burden of proof that your current condition is directly related to the injury from the initial claim. Most employers and insurance companies aren’t overly eager to dole out large sums of money for workers compensation claims in the first place, so getting them to reopen a claim that has already forced them to pay out benefits can be a serious challenge.</p>
<p>If you are experiencing pain and suffering from an injury caused at work, even if the injury has already been the focus of a workers compensation claim in the past, it is something that you need to pursue.  It’s likely that your employer or the workers compensation insurance company won’t be willing to extend further benefits without a fight, but the right Colorado workers compensation attorney will work diligently to help you win that fight so you can get the benefits that you deserve.</p>
<p>If you feel as though you need additional treatment from an injury sustained on the job, you need to contact a Colorado workers compensation attorney as soon as possible to discuss the details of your situation.</p>
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		<title>Shoulder Injury Rotator Cuff Tear Attorney in Denver</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shoulder Injury Rotator Cuff Tear in a Work Environment A shoulder injury can be a devastating injury. If you hurt your shoulder while working, it can disrupt your entire life. As your arms are necessary for almost every job or &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/01/shoulder-injury-rotator-cuff-tear-attorney-in-denver/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Shoulder Injury Rotator Cuff Tear in a Work Environment</strong></p>
<p>A shoulder injury can be a devastating injury.  If you hurt your shoulder while working, it can disrupt your entire life.  As your arms are necessary for almost every job or occupation, it is important to get proper medical care for these injuries. Mary Jeffers at Jeffers Denver Law can properly evaluate your case to make sure that you will receive any and all compensation from those responsible.</p>
<p>Here is a summary of some common shoulder injuries:</p>
<p><strong>Dislocation</strong><br />
The shoulder joint is the most frequently dislocated major joint of the body.  Dislocation is often caused by a significant force that separates the shoulder joint’s ball (the top rounded portion of the upper arm bone, or humerus) away from the joint’s socket or glenoid.</p>
<p><strong>Separation</strong><br />
The shoulder becomes separated when the ligaments attached to the collarbone (clavicle) are torn, or partially torn, away from the shoulder blade (scapula).  Shoulder separation may be caused by a sudden, forceful blow to the shoulder such as a fall from a ladder or a slip and fall in a parking lot.</p>
<p><strong>Bursitis</strong><br />
Bursitis often occurs when tendonitis and impingement syndrome cause inflammation of the bursa sacs that protect the shoulder.</p>
<p><strong>Impingement Syndrome</strong><br />
Impingement syndrome is caused by the excessive squeezing or rubbing of the rotator cuff and shoulder blade.  The pain associated with this shoulder syndrome is a result of an inflamed bursa (lubricating sac) over the rotator cuff, and or inflammation of the rotator cuff tendons, and/or calcium deposits in tendons due to wear and tear.  Shoulder impingement syndrome can lead to a<br />
torn rotator cuff.</p>
<p><strong>Tendonitis</strong><br />
Tendonitis of the shoulder is caused when the rotator cuff and/or biceps tendon become inflamed, usually as a result of being pinched by surrounding structures.  The injury may vary from mild inflammation to involvement of most of the rotator cuff.  When the rotator cuff tendon becomes inflamed and thickened, it may become trapped under the acromion.</p>
<p><strong>Rotator Cuff Tear</strong><br />
A rotator cuff tear involves one or more rotator cuff tendons becoming inflamed from overuse, aging, a fall from a roof at work or on ice in front of a store on an outstretched hand or a collision with a car, truck or other type of vehicle.</p>
<p><strong>Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder)</strong><br />
Frozen shoulder is a severely restrictive condition frequently caused by injury that, in turn leads to lack of use due to pain.  Intermittent periods of use may cause inflammation and adhesions to grow between the joint surfaces, thus restricting motion.  There is also a lack of synovial fluid to lubricate the gap between the arm bone and socket that normally helps the shoulder joint to move.  This restricted space between the capsule and ball of the humerus distinguishes adhesive capsulitis from the less complicated condition know as stiff shoulder.</p>
<p><strong>Fracture</strong><br />
A fracture is a partial or total crack or break through a bone that usually occurs due to an impact injury.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know has suffered a shoulder injury due to workplace or third party negligence contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.</p>
<p>The Law Office of Mary E. Jeffers – Fighting for Your Rights</p>
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		<title>Any Injury or Illness Can Result in a Colorado Worker’s Compensation Claim</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Any pain or injury sustained as a result of your job needs to be addressed as soon as possible to ensure both a more timely recovery and the availability of Colorado worker’s compensation benefits. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/01/any-injury-or-illness-can-result-in-a-colorado-worker%e2%80%99s-compensation-claim/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unless you are a practicing medical professional, diagnosing an injury or illness that you incurred at work can be a pretty difficult task.  Simple pains in the lower back after manual material handling or numbness in the hands following an afternoon of data entry may not seem like a big deal, but these could be warning signs of something more serious that needs attention.</p>
<p>A quick and diagnosis followed by the appropriate course of treatment can ultimately result in far less pain and a substantially shorter period of time collecting Colorado worker’s compensation benefits.  Any pain or injury sustained as a result of your job needs to be addressed as soon as possible to ensure both a more timely recovery and the availability of Colorado worker’s compensation benefits.</p>
<p>If you sustain an injury and fail to report the details in a timely manner, you could put your Colorado worker’s compensation benefits at risk.  At the first available time following an injury sustained at work you need to notify your employer, in writing, or the incident and reach out to a qualified Colorado worker’s compensation attorney to ensure that the rest of your claim is handled appropriately.</p>
<p>Colorado worker’s compensation is designed to provide the monetary and medical benefits that you’ll need following an injury sustained at work, but proper procedures and timelines need to be followed to ensure that you receive those benefits.  Contacting a qualified attorney will ensure that you receive whatever benefits you are entitled to following an injury or illness sustained on the job.</p>
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		<title>Time is of the Essence in your Colorado Worker’s Compensation Claim</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[An experienced Colorado workers compensation attorney will have total familiarity with all of the intricacies of Colorado workers’ compensation law and ensure that all deadlines are fulfilled in a timely manner.   <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/01/time-is-of-the-essence-in-your-colorado-worker%e2%80%99s-compensation-claim/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Far too many employees simply feel as though they can cope with the pain of an injury and continue working by self-treating their pain with over-the-counter medications. This may seem like the valiant thing to do as a loyal employee, but you could put your Colorado worker’s compensation claim in jeopardy.</p>
<p>There are very specific details and a very strict time line to follow when it comes to filing a Colorado worker’s compensation claim. If you ignore your injury and don’t report the details to your employer in a timely manner, you may be affecting the possible benefits that you are entitled to as a result of that injury.</p>
<p>You’ve got four days to notify your employer in writing of an injury or illness sustained in the workplace, and that is only the first deadline that needs to be met regarding a Colorado worker’s compensation claim. If you want to ensure that your injury claim goes as smoothly as possible and that you and your family receive all of the benefits that you are entitled to, it’s imperative that you contact a qualified Colorado worker’s compensation attorney as soon as possible following your injury.</p>
<p>An experienced Colorado workers compensation attorney will have total familiarity with all of the intricacies of Colorado workers’ compensation law and ensure that all deadlines are fulfilled in a timely manner.  Having a qualified workers compensation attorney on your side is the best way to ensure that your claim proceeds without problems and that you receive all of the benefits that you are entitled to.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are injured or become ill as a result of your job or the environment that you work in, you may have a right to collect Colorado worker’s compensation. However, there are specific steps and deadlines that must be adhered to if you are going to receive those benefits. An experienced attorney can help you with these legal requirements. <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/01/an-experienced-attorney-is-invaluable-to-your-colorado-worker%e2%80%99s-compensation-claim/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People often associate work related injuries with labor intensive types of employment, but it’s possible to sustain an injury or illness that could result in a Colorado worker’s compensation claim at just about any job. It isn’t just the factory, transportation and warehouse workers who are susceptible to injury. In fact, government, medical and education employees are also highly susceptible to illnesses or injuries in the workplace that could keep them from being able to effectively perform the required duties of their job. If you’ve had an injury or illness on the job, no matter where you work, you need an experienced Colorado worker’s compensation attorney.</p>
<p>Regardless what field you are employed in or the level of dedication you have to your employer, it’s imperative that you don’t ignore any injury that occurs at the workplace. If you are injured or become ill as a result of your job or the environment that you work in, you may have a right to collect Colorado worker’s compensation. However, there are specific steps and deadlines that must be adhered to if you are going to receive those benefits. An experienced attorney can help you with these legal requirements.</p>
<p>Consulting an experienced and highly qualified Colorado worker’s compensation attorney as soon as possible following your injury will help to ensure that you get the benefits that you are entitled to as a result of your injury. Mary Jeffers specializes in worker’s compensation claims in the Denver area and has the experience and knowledge necessary to ensure that you receive the monetary and medical benefits that you are entitled to as a result or your work related injury or illness.</p>
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		<title>Great Workers Compensation Attorneys in Denver, Colorado</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mary Jeffers brings experience and success to the table when she represents you in a Workers Compnesation case in Colorado.  She has the skill set and knowledge to help you get the money you deserve.  If you have any questions &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/2011/01/great-workers-compensation-attorneys-in-denver-colorado/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mary Jeffers brings experience and success to the table when she represents you in a Workers Compnesation case in Colorado.  She has the skill set and knowledge to help you get the money you deserve.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Mary to discuss these issues.</p>
<p>While Mary is always an excellent choice in attorneys for Workers Compensation or Personal Injury, she is by no means the only choice.  There are a number of excellent attorneys in the Denver Metro area.  Attorneys like <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Janice Greening</a>, <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Jennifer Bissett </a>or <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Cliff Eley</a> to just name a few.  Anyone of these attorneys would be able to help.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Workplace Injuries &#38; Fatalities in the United States Across the U.S., employees are injured in workplace accidents all to often. The most common causes of on-the-job fatalities: Transportation incidents 39% Highway accidents 20% Assaults/violence 18% Objects/equipment contact 17% Falls 14% &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/denver-workers-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<h3>Workplace Injuries &amp;<br />
Fatalities in the United States</h3>
<p>Across the U.S., employees are injured in workplace accidents all to often. The most common causes of on-the-job fatalities:</p>
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<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">39%</td>
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<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">Highway accidents</td>
<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">20%</td>
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<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">Assaults/violence</td>
<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">18%</td>
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<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">Objects/equipment contact</td>
<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">17%</td>
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<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">Falls</td>
<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">14%</td>
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<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">Exposure to harmful enviroments or substances</td>
<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">9%</td>
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<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">Fires/explosions</td>
<td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;">3%</td>
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<p>Injuries and illness are most likely to occur in:</p>
<p style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Companies employing fewer then 250 people</p>
<p>Local government workplaces<br />
Manufacturing industries<br />
Education and health services</p>
<p style="font-style: italic; font-size: 10px; text-align: right;">Source: U.S Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics</p>
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<p>If you or someone you know has been injured on the job or if you’ve contracted an illness because of your work, you may be entitled to receive medical benefits and financial compensation. Known as <a title="Workers' Compensation" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers’ compensation</a>, this medical and financial help was created in order to protect workers and the family members who depend on them. The unfortunate fact is that many of America’s workplaces can pose dangers to the employees who labor there. If you’ve been injured in a workplace accident or if you’ve become ill because you work with toxic substances, you need the advice of an attorney who is a specialist in workers’ compensation issues.</p>
<p>The law offices of Mary E. Jeffers offers you informed advice from a Denver <a title="Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers’ compensation attorney</a> who is experienced in handling job-related illness and injury issues. Because Attorney Jeffers brings a background in claims adjustment to her law practice, she offers a comprehensive understanding of workers’ compensation cases and the complex factors that can affect the benefits you might be eligible to receive. When you’ve been harmed on the job, the law office of Mary E. Jeffers will meet with you free of charge to learn the circumstances of your case and to provide you with the guidance you need to achieve the best outcomes for yourself and for the loved ones who rely on you.</p>
<p>“The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was passed to prevent workers from being killed or seriously harmed at work,” declares the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety &amp; Health Administration, also known as OSHA. OSHA is the government agency that is charged with setting and enforcing standards of health and safety in the nation’s workplaces. However, despite the best intentions of lawmakers and the efforts of OSHA, injuries happen all too frequently to Americans on the job.</p>
<p>The most recent statistics from OSHA report that nearly four out of every hundred U.S. workers suffered a nonfatal workplace injury or illness in the most recent year for which figures are available. Although four in 100 people may not sound like many, the fact is that it adds up to 3.7 <em>million </em>injuries and illness cases per year in private industry in our country. When it comes to injuries and illnesses that happen to workers in government jobs, the rate is higher – 6.3 cases per 100 employees working full time.</p>
<p>Sometimes, workplace injuries and illnesses are serious enough to cause employee deaths. Preliminary figures for 2009 put the nationwide toll at 4,340 workers who lost their lives to workplace injuries, and final data is expected to reflect higher numbers. It should be noted that the figures for workplace deaths include individuals who commit suicide on the job and those who are victims of homicide in the workplace. Other fatalities arise from such events as transportation accidents, incidents involving boats and other water vehicles, falls, contact with equipment or other objects, and exposure to hazardous environments and substances.</p>
<p>If you or someone you care about has suffered an injury or become ill due to hazardous conditions or other workplace issues, contact the Denver workers’ compensation lawyers at the offices of Mary E. Jeffers. We can advise you on your rights and we’ll take fast and decisive action to ensure that you and your loved ones receive the monetary and medical benefits you deserve if you’ve been injured at work. A serious injury or illness can mean the loss of your ability to earn a living, perhaps permanently. Don’t gamble with your future. When you need knowledgeable guidance from a qualified Colorado workers’ compensation attorney, contact the law offices of Mary E. Jeffers.</p>
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		<title>Anxiety from Stress at Work</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Work can be stressful. That is a known fact. Everyone throughout the course of their lives experience feelings of anxiety as a normal reaction to stress they feel at work. This anxiety is what assists us in coping with the stresses and situations we face in everyday life. There are times though, that anxiety becomes so severe that it will lead you to despise even getting up to face what is going to happen during that day. When this type of anxiety occurs, it becomes a debilitating disorder that is recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act.</p>
<h3>The five major types of anxiety disorders are:</h3>
<p>• Generalized Anxiety Disorder<br />
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder<br />
• Panic Disorder<br />
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder<br />
• Social Anxiety Disorder</p>
<p>Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States. Those people who suffer from such severe anxiety are three times more likely to have a substance abuse problem and suffer eating and sleeping disorders.</p>
<h3>Anxiety disorders present with both emotional and physical symptoms including:</h3>
<p>• Sweating<br />
• Dizziness<br />
• Upset stomach<br />
• Frequent urination<br />
• Tremors<br />
• Headaches<br />
• Feelings of apprehension<br />
• Trouble concentrating<br />
• Feeling jumpy or jittery<br />
• Irritability</p>
<p>Anxiety can prevent you from being able to perform typical, everyday activities, and perform in a work environment.<br />
If you or someone you know is suffering from extreme anxiety, contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today to discuss the options you have available to you.<br />
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		<title>Denver Rehabilitation Rights</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After an injury on the job, it is your right to have the company or persons responsible compensate you for the rehabilitation that is needed afterword. Rehabilitation is the process of rebuilding work skills as part of recovering from an injury or illness. Sometimes an injured individual can eventually return to his or her previous job. If an injury places long-term or permanent limitations upon the person, retraining for a new type of job may be necessary. If you require vocational rehabilitation after a job injury or industrial illness, your employer or its workers&#8217; compensation insurer may be required to pay for your rehabilitation services as part of your workers&#8217; compensation benefits.</p>
<h2>Denver Rehabilitation Examples</h2>
<p>In Denver, vocational rehabilitation services to which an injured worker may be entitled include:<br />
•	On-the-job training<br />
•	Transferable-skills analysis and testing<br />
•	Resume and job-application services<br />
•	Interview coaching<br />
•	Labor-market surveys<br />
•	Job analysis<br />
•	Job-search assistance<br />
•	Wage-assessment evaluations<br />
•	Counseling<br />
•	Ergonomics assessment<br />
•	Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable-accommodation assistance<br />
•	Education and tuition payments for retraining</p>
<p>If you or someone you know has been injured on the job and requires rehabilitation services to get their lives back in order and back into the work place, contact Jeffers Denver Law today.</p>
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		<title>Workers&#8217; Compensation Lump Sum Payments</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In Denver, Workers&#8217; Compensation benefits may continue for as long as you live. However, the insurance company may offer you a lump-sum settlement in exchange for not having to pay any benefits in the future. If this is the case, you should contact Jeffers Denver Law to discuss the lump sum payment and determine if this will be in your best interest.</p>
<h2>Workers&#8217; Compensation Settlements</h2>
<p>No one can force you to accept a lump sum settlement of your workers&#8217; compensation case. At the same time, you can not force an insurance company to provide you with a lump sum payment. All parties involved will have to come to the same agreement beforehand.</p>
<p>Once you accept a lump sum payment, you are not entitled to any future benefits for lost wages, medical care or prescription drugs. If your health condition gets worse after the settlement, you will be responsible for your future medical needs. For this reason, you should never accept a lump sum settlement without consulting with a workers&#8217; compensation attorney.</p>
<p>There is a lot to consider in determining a fair lump sum settlement amount. Please be aware that your Workers&#8217; Compensation company or carrier does not represent your interests in these cases. They have a financial interest in settling your case for the lowest possible amount.</p>
<p>If you are being offered a lump sum payment from a Workers&#8217; Compensation Claim, before you accept, you need to speak with an attorney here at Jeffers Denver Law.</p>
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		<title>Medical Benefits in Denver</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Denver Law states that if you have been injured at your workplace, your employer is required to pay for any reasonable, necessary and related medical care if you are injured on the job. This includes all follow-up treatment and medical bills, and your medical benefits do not expire.</p>
<p>From the moment your employer becomes aware of your accident or injury, there is a conflict of interests. Your employer and the workers&#8217; compensation insurer are eager to control the costs of providing medical benefits. They will try to dictate the entire process ranging from which doctors you see to which treatments they will pay for. This is not legal. As a former Claims Adjuster for a large insurance company, Denver, Colorado Attorney Mary Jeffers knows the intricacies of these claims and the process in which employers and insurance companies alike operate.</p>
<p>If your claim has been accepted, the employer pays for all associated medical care expenses including:</p>
<p>* Emergency room, hospitalization and doctor visits<br />
* Surgery and rehab<br />
* Medications and medical equipment<br />
* Modifications to your home or vehicle<br />
* Home nursing care</p>
<p>There are no time limitations or restrictions on medical benefits. There are no co-pays or out-of-pocket costs. Workers&#8217; comp does not generally pay for medical travel expenses.</p>
<h2>Disputed Medical Claims</h2>
<p>Employers and insurers may object to your claim if they believe your injury is not work-related. They may recognize one injury, but refuse to pay for others. Or they may later argue that certain treatments are no longer reasonable or necessary, however, insurance companies cannot simply refuse to cover your care once they have accepted a claim.</p>
<p>Contact Mary Jeffers at Jeffers Denver Law today to discuss further your medical benefits that you deserve after a workplace injury.</p>
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		<title>Permanent Disability</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Permanent Disability is an injury that has caused you to lose some or all of the functioning in one body part. You may be eligible to receive compensation for the effect this will have on your wages. The typical compensation for a permanent disability in Denver is 2/3 of your average wages, within certain minimum and maximum amounts. The length of time you will receive payments is determined by the body part injured and the extent of the damage.</p>
<p>The level of damage done will be determined by your physician. He or she will determine a percentage of functioning that you have lost. For example, your physician may determine that you still have 50% functioning in your injured hand. Since a total injury (100% loss of functioning) would entitle you to compensation for 200 weeks, a 50% injury entitles you to 100 weeks of compensation.</p>
<p>Different body parts have different lengths of compensation: an eye is 100 weeks, while a thumb is 75 weeks. A Denver workers’ compensation lawyer can provide further details about your specific case.</p>
<h3>Permanent Total Disability and Disfigurement</h3>
<p>If you have lost functioning in both of your eyes, hands, feet, arms, or legs, or a combination of any two of these body parts, you may receive total disability compensation. This typically includes medical expenses and 2/3 of your wages for the rest of your life.<br />
The law defines “disfigurement” as severe scars on the head or face, or permanent damage to an important bodily organ.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know has suffered a form of permanent disability, contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.</p>
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		<title>Recovering Lost Wages</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have been seriously injured on the job and are unable to work, you probably have concerns with how you will now pay your bills.  At Jeffers Denver Law, we are experienced in helping you collect the monetary compensation payments through workers&#8217; compensation claims that you deserve.</p>
<h2>Lost Wages — Calculating the Amount of Your Wages</h2>
<p>Under the Workers&#8217; Compensation Laws in Denver, injured workers are eligible to receive up to 66 and two-thirds percent of their average weekly wage after an accident. This is obtainable as long as your doctor believes that you are unable to work.<br />
Your average weekly wage is calculated by determining the average amount you earned each week during the previous year. If you have not worked for your employer for a year, the law provides other methods to determine how much lost wage benefits you should receive.</p>
<p>There are a number of factors that make calculating your lost wage benefits more difficult. Issues can arise about the amount of wages a person earns over any given week. Jeffers Denver Law will make sure you receive credit for other income including:</p>
<ul>
<li> Overtime pay</li>
<li> Per diem</li>
<li> Other benefits received “in lieu of wages”</li>
</ul>
<p>If you are suffering from an injury caused at work, and need to recover lost wages from your workers&#8217; compensation claim, contact an experienced attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.</p>
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		<title>Re-Opening a Closed Case in Denver</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have been injured at any time at work, and the case has been won and since closed, you may feel relief and justice. There are times, however, that reopening a case is needed. If due to your injury, you are required to see a physician on a monthly or quarterly regiment, and if during that visit new problems and injuries have arisen that are in direct correlation to the initial injury that has caused the pain, your case may need to be reopened. This necessary reopening of your case begins the process for payment of medical and disability benefits all over again.</p>
<p>If the effects of a past workplace injury have returned, limiting your ability to work or even live a normal day to day life, Mary Jeffers at Jeffers Denver Law can pursue a reopening of your case, so you can receive the benefits you need.</p>
<p>In Denver, Colorado, there are no limitations that would prevent you at any time from reopening your workplace injury case. You have a lifetime right to reopen it and seek additional monetary gains for these new conditions that have stemmed from your original claim.</p>
<p>As with your original injury, you are encouraged to report its recurrence as soon as possible. You should also be examined by a doctor who will seek proof of the returned pain or limitations you are experiencing.</p>
<p>Contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today to further discuss the reopening of your case.<br />
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		<title>Heart Attack on the Job – Unusual Exertion</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Heart Attack on the Job – Unusual Exertion Did you or a loved one have a heart attack on the job due to unusual exertion?  While not all heart attacks are the result of exertion at work, sometimes they are. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/heart-attack-job-unusual-exertion/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Heart Attack on the Job – Unusual Exertion</strong></p>
<p>Did you or a loved one have a heart attack on the job due to unusual exertion?  While not all heart attacks are the result of exertion at work, sometimes they are.</p>
<p>At the law firm of Mary Jeffers, we have the experience and skill to help you understand your rights as it pertains to ANY injuries while at work or on the job.  If you suspect that a heart attack was the result of an on-the-job circumstance, then you need a  highly skilled lawyer to help you understand Colorado Workers Compensation laws and regulations.</p>
<p>Having employees work harder and harder at work is not always a plus when it involves lifting and other highly strenuous activities, especially for those that may not have the ability to do so but do it anyway so they can simply keep their jobs.</p>
<ul>
<li>You may be a stocker at a supermarket or big box store and be required to lift heavy items all day every day.  That takes a toll on your body and your heart</li>
<li>Working on a farm is certainly very difficult work but again, if that is your only option for work and the choice is lifting and keeping your job or not keeping your job, many people will do what they feel is necessary to stay employed, especially in a tough economy.</li>
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<p>These are just some examples of stress related and strenuous activities that workers every day have to endure to keep their jobs.</p>
<p>Your insurance or your employer may not agree that a heart attack was related in any way to the work you had to do on a daily basis but at the Law Firm of Mary E. Jeffers, we are here to find out the truth and make sure you get compensated justly for any and all work related injuries.</p>
<p>Call Mary Jeffers office now at 303-573-7948 for your free Workers’ Compensation job related injuries consultation and let’s get started putting the pieces back together today.</p>
<p>Trying to navigate the legal system can be confusing and overwhelming.  As a result you can get lost.  Mary Jeffers can help you navigate these rough seas and provide you with the answers you need to move on with your life.</p>
<p>Mary E. Jeffers, Esq., Attorney at Law – 303-573-7948</p>
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		<title>Depression</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Depression is one of the greatest problems of our time.  Depression is also one of the most difficult conditions to prove. There is no sole test that can prove a person is depressed. A person that is diagnosed with depression usually looks normal on the exterior, with no physical injuries that can be seen or tested for, however their ability to function and perform in a work environment with reasonable continuity is severely limited.</p>
<h2>What is depression?</h2>
<p>Depression is one of the most common psychological problems. One in six Americans has been diagnosed with depression. Depression is a chronic medical illness that doesn’t just affect the mind but also the body, affecting how you think, feel and behave. Depression ranges in seriousness from mild, temporary episodes of sadness to severe, persistent depression and there several distinct types of depression including:<br />
•	Major Depressive disorder<br />
•	Dysthymic disorder<br />
•	Manic depression<br />
•	Atypical depression<br />
•	Chronic depression<br />
•	Double depression<br />
•	Endogenous depression<br />
•	Situational depression or Reactive depression<br />
•	Agitated depression<br />
•	Psychotic depression<br />
•	Melacholic depression<br />
•	Catatonic depression<br />
•	Post-partum depression</p>
<p>Depression can also stem from other severe and sudden injuries such as amputation and paralysis.</p>
<p>Depression can interfere with a person’s ability to function normally, and can cause problems in every aspect of a person’s life including work, school and personal relationships.</p>
<p>Common signs and symptoms of depression may include: a loss of interest in a person&#8217;s normal activities, a persistent feeling of sadness, insomnia, significant weight loss or gain, and suicidal thoughts and behavior. Other symptoms of depression can include slowed thinking, indecisiveness, distractibility, decreased concentration, fatigue and loss of energy that make even the smallest tasks seem overwhelming.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.</p>
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		<title>Chronic Pain Injuries in Denver</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chronic pain is defined by medical professionals as pain that persists longer than the healing process for an injury or disease. Diagnosing chronic pain can be difficult but those who experience it after an accident or other injury still require treatment.</p>
<p>Jeffers Denver Law understands chronic pain and how it can prevent you from working and living normally. With this understanding comes the dedication we have to fighting for your rights as a sufferer of chronic pain. We will investigate your injuries and chronic pain and will use this information to best represent you in front of both the insurance companies as well as the courts.</p>
<h2>Types of Chronic Pain</h2>
<p>Chronic pain can result from an accident that causes injury to the neck, back, spine or other joints in the body, such as the knee, ankle and shoulder. Chronic Pain can be in almost any part of your body, but the most common areas include:<br />
•	Migraine headaches<br />
•	Back pain<br />
•	Shoulder pain<br />
•	Knee and hip pain<br />
•	Disc tears and other disc injuries<br />
•	Myofascial pain syndrome<br />
•	Phantom pains after an amputation<br />
•	Posttraumatic stress disorder<br />
•	Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)<br />
•	Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)</p>
<p>Many of these conditions require lifelong medical care as well as mental health treatment. Chronic pain can often result in depression and other mental disorders, in addition to physical pain. Mary Jeffers of Jeffers Denver Law will address all aspects of your pain and will help you get the compensation you deserve.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know is suffering from chronic pain, contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.</p>
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		<title>Denver Spinal Cord Injury</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Denver Spinal Cord Injury Spinal cord injury causes many people to become disabled. It is estimated that annually there are 12,000 new cases of spinal cord injury in this country. Spinal cord injuries can be complete, causing complete paralysis or &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/denver-spinal-cord-injury/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Denver Spinal Cord Injury </strong></p>
<p>Spinal cord injury causes many people to become disabled. It is estimated that annually there are 12,000 new cases of spinal cord injury in this country. Spinal cord injuries can be complete, causing complete paralysis or incomplete, causing partial paralysis. People with a spinal cord injury will continue to need medical care and various forms of personal assistance throughout their lives.</p>
<p>Vehicle accidents account for about half of all spinal cord injuries. Slip and Falls and criminal acts account for the other half.</p>
<p>Accidents may sometimes be unavoidable, but too often they are due to someone’s negligence. Sadly, many accidents could have been prevented with a little attention to safety concerns. Reckless driving and disregard for workplace safety on the part of employers are two examples of negligent behavior that can lead to a spinal cord injury.</p>
<p>Many expenses occur after a spinal cord injury; some of which you may not even realize at first. These expenses can include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Hospitalization</li>
<li>Medical care throughout the person’s life</li>
<li>Caregivers at home</li>
<li>Rehabilitation</li>
<li>Counseling and Psychiatric care</li>
<li>Lost wages</li>
<li>Expenses not covered by existing health insurance</li>
<li>Travel expenses for medical care</li>
<li>Various support services for the injured person’s family</li>
<li>Funeral expenses</li>
</ul>
<p>If you or someone you know has suffered a spinal cord injury, contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today to help get you the help you deserve.</p>
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		<title>Occupational Disease in a Denver Colorado Work Place</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Occupational Disease in a Denver Colorado Work Place</strong></p>
<p>You deserve to live and work in a safe and secure environment, instead of being repeatedly exposed to materials that can cause severe illness.  Death and a number of serious diseases, including cancer and respiratory disorders, can result from exposure to the following substances:</p>
<ul>
<li>asbestos</li>
<li>arsenic</li>
<li>PERC</li>
<li>creosote</li>
<li>coal tar product</li>
<li>soot</li>
</ul>
<p>An Occupational Disease is a work-related illness or condition that was created by exposure to things in the environment in your workplace. For example:</p>
<ul>
<li>Lung diseases, such as asbestosis, interstitial fibrosis, or mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos</li>
<li>Lung diseases, such as silicosis or lung cancer from exposure to silica dust, stone cutting, mining, demolition work, concrete work,</li>
<li>Cancer from exposure to pesticide, herbicide or other chemical exposure</li>
<li>Chronic bronchitis from exposure to smoke, dust, and chemicals</li>
<li>Hearing loss due to exposure to loud noises</li>
<li>Carpal tunnel syndrome</li>
</ul>
<p>Mary Jeffers at Jeffers Denver Law has handled many personal injury, asbestos, mesothelioma, and occupational disease cases in Denver.  You do not have to stand alone in the fight to get the representation you deserve for your injuries or losses. Our occupational attorneys will fight hard to get you the monetary compensation you deserve for your injuries.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know has suffered an occupational disease, contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.</p>
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		<title>Subrogation Claims in Denver</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Subrogation in its most common usage refers to circumstances in which an insurance company tries to recoup expenses for a claim it paid out when another party should have been responsible for paying at least a portion of that claim. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/subrogation-claims-denver/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Subrogation in its most common usage refers to circumstances in which an insurance company tries to recoup expenses for a claim it paid out when another party should have been responsible for paying at least a portion of that claim. As a former claims adjuster, Mary Jeffers at Jeffers Denver Law clearly understands the tactics insurance companies use to try and recoup their monies.</p>
<p>There are two types of subrogation: legal and conventional. Legal subrogation arises by operation of law, whereas conventional subrogation is a result of a contract.</p>
<p>Legal subrogation takes place as a matter of equity, with or without an agreement. The right of legal subrogation can be either modified or extinguished through a contractual agreement. It cannot be used to displace a contract agreed upon by the parties.</p>
<p>Conventional subrogation arises when one individual satisfies the debt of another as a result of a contractual agreement that provides that any claims or liens that exist as security for the debt be kept alive for the benefit of the party who pays the debt. It is necessary that the agreement be supported by consideration; however, it does not have to be in writing and can be either express or implied.</p>
<p>Jeffers Denver Law handles all types of insurance subrogation cases, including:</p>
<p>* Commercial<br />
* Residential<br />
* Governmental<br />
* Fire<br />
* Flood<br />
* Professional negligence<br />
* Product failure</p>
<p>If you need help on an Denver Colorado subrogation case, contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.<br />
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		<title>Lifting, Pushing, Turning &amp; Pulling Work Injuries in Colorado</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lifting, Pushing, Turning &#38; Pulling Work Injuries in Colorado Lifting, Pushing, Turning and Pulling injuries can range from causes such as entering data on the keyboard, loading and unloading trucks or pushing and pulling objects. The human body was not &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/lifting-pushing-turning-pulling-work-injuries-colorado/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>Lifting, Pushing, Turning and Pulling injuries can range from causes such as entering data on the keyboard, loading and unloading trucks or pushing and pulling objects. The human body was not intended to perform repetitive tasks hour after hour, day after day, while in essentially the same position. Serious injury, including repetitive stress injury, can result from working under these conditions.</p>
<p>Some of these issues that we have seen due to pushing, pulling, lifting or other repetitive motions include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Trigger finger injuries related to constant movement of a computer mouse by a data entry worker or other office worker</li>
<li>Repetitive lifting injuries in the rotator cuff, elbow, back, neck or shoulder area</li>
<li>Knee injury or a meniscus tear due to prolonged squatting</li>
<li>Other injury, including back and neck injury, due to lifting, pushing, turning or pulling repeatedly</li>
</ul>
<p>If you or someone you know has suffered an injury of this nature, contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today at 303-573-7948</p>
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		<title>Knee Injury Meniscus Tear (ACL) in a Work Environment</title>
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<p>Knee Injuries can be a devastating injury. If you hurt your knee while working, it can disrupt your entire life.  As the legs are the base for all movement, it is important to get proper medical care for these injuries. Mary Jeffers at Jeffers Denver Law can properly evaluate your case to make sure that you will receive any and all compensation from those responsible.</p>
<p>Here is a summary of some common knee injuries:</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ACL</span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />
</span></strong>The anterior cruciate ligament is the primary restraint to forward motion of the shin bone (tibia). The femur (thigh bone) sits on top of the tibia (shin bone), and the knee controls the movement where these bones meet. The ligaments stabilize the knee. The ACL prevents the tibia from sliding too far forward. The ACL also contributes stability to other movements of the knee including the rotation at the knee joint. The ACL performs these functions by attaching to the femur on one end, and to the tibia on the other.<br />
When an ACL injury occurs, the knee becomes less stable. The ACL injury is a problem because this instability can make sudden, pivoting movements difficult, and it may make the knee more prone to developing arthritis and cartilage tears. This is another injury that is common to athletes, more frequently in females than in males.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Meniscus Tears</span></strong></p>
<p>Meniscus tears are also referred to as cartilage tears. There are two menisci located in your knee. The menisci are made of tough cartilage and conform to the surfaces of the bones upon which they rest. They rest between the thigh bone (femur) and the shin bone (tibia). Meniscus tears are usually accompanied by pain and swelling. People sometimes feel a joint locking and have problems straightening the knee completely.</p>
<p>There are two common causes of a meniscus tears or cartilage tears. A traumatic injury, which is more common in athletes, can cause a cartilage tear. In such a case the tear usually occurs when the knee is bent and then twisted. Another cause is the degenerative process which generally occurs in older adults. As we get older it becomes easier to wear and tear cartilage.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MCL</span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />
</span></strong>The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is another ligament that controls the stability of the knee. It spans the distance from the end of the femur (thigh bone) to the top of the tibia (shin bone) and is on the inside of the knee joint. The medial collateral ligament keeps the joint from widening or “opening up.” Because the medial collateral ligament resists widening of the inside of the knee joint, the MCL is usually injured when the outside of the knee joint is struck. This is commonly referred to as the “buckling of the knee.” The MCL can also tear if it is stretched too far.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know has suffered a knee injury due to workplace or third party negligence, contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.</p>
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		<title>Whole Person &amp; Extremity Workers Compensation Ratings</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whole Person &#38; Extremity Rating for Colorado Workers Permanent Injuries to Arms, Legs, Eyes and Ears If you have been injured at work, workers’ compensation laws have been put into place to protect you and make sure that you are &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/person-workers-compensation-ratings/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Whole Person &amp; Extremity Rating for Colorado Workers</strong></p>
<p>Permanent Injuries to Arms, Legs, Eyes and Ears</p>
<p>If you have been injured at work, workers’ compensation laws have been put into place to protect you and make sure that you are justly compensated for these injuries, providing for medical benefits and lost wages.</p>
<p>Sometimes these injuries result in the loss of part of your body.  Yes, you may still have the ability to work, but you should receive compensation for this loss. Workers’ Compensation has come up with a ratings scale to help you understand what the appropriate compensation is.</p>
<p>Extremity ratings refer to compensation for loss of function.</p>
<p>Whole person ratings refer to permanent disabilities that affect the entire body. Extremity ratings — also called scheduled ratings — refer to specific extremities. Permanent impairment awards are determined by how much function has been lost according to an evaluation by the attending doctor. The amount of financial payment you receive for your disability is determined by statute.</p>
<p>The upper extremities are defined as the arms and any part of the arms, including hands and fingers. The lower extremities include the legs, feet and toes. The ears (loss of hearing) are included as scheduled impairments.</p>
<p>At the Law Firm of Mary Jeffers, we are interested in your best well-being and will except nothing less than the compensation you are due for the injuries you sustained while working for your company.</p>
<p>Call Mary Jeffers office now at 303-573-7948 for your free Workers’ Compensation Whole Person benefits consultation and let’s get started putting the pieces back together today.</p>
<p>Trying to navigate the legal system can be confusing and overwhelming.  As a result you can get lost.  Mary Jeffers can help you navigate these rough seas and provide you with the answers you need to move on with your life.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Denver Workers&#8217; Compensation Dependency &#38; Death Benefits Colorado Laws have made workers’ compensation benefits available for dependents as a result of a loved one dying in a work-related accident.  These rules and regulations are not easy to navigate and the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/dependency-death-benefits-colorado/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Denver Workers&#8217; Compensation Dependency &amp; Death Benefits</strong></p>
<p>Colorado Laws have made workers’ compensation benefits available for dependents as a result of a loved one dying in a work-related accident.  These rules and regulations are not easy to navigate and the rules and laws can change every year.</p>
<p>At the Law Firm of Mary E. Jeffers, Esq. we can help you through these very difficult times, with the right experience and expertise to deal with exactly these issues, as we have done since 1986.</p>
<p>As a family member, you may not be informed by the insurance companies in regards to your rights and benefits as a result in the death of a loved one. Don’t forget, you have rights too.</p>
<p>As a dependent, you need to know what these rights are and how Colorado Workers’ Compensation laws apply to you and what you and your family are entitled to.</p>
<p>Call Mary Jeffers office now at 303-573-7948 for your free Workers’ Compensation Dependency &amp; Death Benefits consultation and let’s get started putting the pieces back together today.</p>
<p>Trying to navigate the legal system can be confusing and overwhelming.  As a result you can get lost.  Mary Jeffers can help you navigate these rough seas and provide you with the answers you need to move on with your life.</p>
<p>The Law Office of Mary E. Jeffers &#8211; Fighting for Your Rights<br />
Call 1-888-778-6685 or 303-573-7948 for a Free Initial Consultation</p>
<p>Workers&#8217; Compensation Death Benefits * Free Consultation</p>
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		<title>Paralysis Caused by Negligence</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Paralysis can be one of the most severe  injuries a person can suffer. Often it occurs because of a spinal cord injury, resulting in partial or complete paralysis. Unlike other personal injuries, paralysis often tends to be permanent, which makes your normal day to day living difficult. It will not only affect you physically, but more times than not, mentally as well.</p>
<p>Paralysis accidents are not as common as other personal injuries, but do happen more frequently than one would assume. Partial or Full Paralysis can occur from accidents that may involve motor vehicles, slip and fall accidents or injuries at construction sites just to name a few.</p>
<p>Mary Jeffers of Jeffers Denver Law knows that such situations cause grief for those involved and their families, and that more often than not, monetary compensation can be the best if not only justice given to family. Though monetary gains from such a tragic accident cannot bring back the health of a victim, it can be used to meet the expenses and other financial burdens that can be associated with the injury.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know has suffered paralysis due to the negligence of someone else, those who are responsible for your condition are obliged by law to compensate you for your mental and physical suffering. Contact Mary Jeffers at Jeffers Denver Law to discuss the steps to get the justice that you deserve.</p>
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		<title>Extremity Rating for Colorado Workers</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Extremity Rating for Colorado Workers Permanent Injuries to Arms, Legs, Eyes and Ears If you have been injured at work, workers’ compensation laws have been put into place to protect you and make sure that you are justly compensated for &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/extremity-rating-colorado-workers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Extremity Rating for Colorado Workers</strong></p>
<p>Permanent Injuries to Arms, Legs, Eyes and Ears</p>
<p>If you have been injured at work, workers’ compensation laws have been put into place to protect you and make sure that you are justly compensated for these injuries, providing for medical benefits and lost wages.</p>
<p>Sometimes these injuries result in the loss of part of your body.  Yes, you may still have the ability to work, but you should receive compensation for this loss. Workers’ Compensation has come up with a ratings scale to help you understand what the appropriate compensation is for these particular work related injuries.</p>
<p>Extremity ratings refer to compensation for loss of function.</p>
<p>Whole person ratings refer to permanent disabilities that affect the entire body. Extremity ratings — also called scheduled ratings — refer to specific extremities. Permanent impairment awards are determined by how much function has been lost according to an evaluation by the attending doctor. The amount of financial payment you receive for your disability is determined by statute.</p>
<p>The upper extremities are defined as the arms and any part of the arms, including hands and fingers. The lower extremities include the legs, feet and toes. The ears (loss of hearing) are included as scheduled impairments.</p>
<p>At the Law Firm of Mary Jeffers, we are interested in your best well-being and will except nothing less than the compensation you are due for the injuries you sustained while working for your company.</p>
<p>Call Mary Jeffers office now at 303-573-7948 for your free Workers’ Compensation Extremity Ratings consultation and let’s get started putting the pieces back together today.</p>
<p>Trying to navigate the legal system can be confusing and overwhelming.  As a result you can get lost.  Mary Jeffers can help you navigate these rough seas and provide you with the answers you need to move on with your life.</p>
<p>Mary E. Jeffers, Esq., Attorney at Law – 303-573-7948</p>
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		<title>Denver Office and Professional Personal Injury</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When people think of a office injuries, they typically think of slip and fall or trauma due to equipment malfunction. However, hundreds of professionals are injured due to commonly overlooked issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome or back injuries due &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/denver-office-professional-personal-injury/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When people think of a office injuries, they typically think of slip and fall or trauma due to equipment malfunction. However, hundreds of professionals are injured due to commonly overlooked issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome or back injuries due to improper office furniture.</p>
<p>Some typical office accidents include:<br />
•	Repetitive motion injuries<br />
•	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome<br />
•	Tennis Elbow<br />
•	Slip and Falls<br />
•	Trips Over Rugs<br />
•	Shocks and Burns from Faulty Equipment<br />
•	Injuries from Dropping Equipment<br />
•	Joint Damage<br />
•	Respiratory Problems from Asbestos</p>
<p>If you are unable to work because of an office injury, you should contact Jeffers Denver Law to assist you in proving your injury is a direct result of working in the office. We will fight hard to prove that the company had ample opportunity to fix any of the issues that caused the injury but failed to do so.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know has been injured in an office or professional building, contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.<br />
The Law Office of Mary E. Jeffers<br />
Fighting for Your Rights<br />
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		<title>Repetitive Motion Injury Denver</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most businesses and its employees have set tasks throughout the course of their day. This can lead to a repetitive cycle of doing the same thing over and over again. Repetitively doing these tasks which include constant typing, lifting and other types of motions can lead to a repetitive motion injury. These types of injuries can include Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Back or Neck problems and so much more.</p>
<p>Jeffers Denver Law has handled numerous personal injury cases involving many types of repetitive motion, such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bending or Lifting Heavy Objects</li>
<li>Constant Hand Motions</li>
<li>Continuous Typing</li>
<li>Staying Bent Over for Extended Periods of Time</li>
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<p>These are just a few of the examples of repetitive motions that can lead to a serious injury.</p>
<p>Injured workers with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome initially feel numbness and tingling of the hand in the distribution of the median nerve (the thumb, index, middle and part of the fourth fingers).  Tests that are done to determine if you have Carpal Tunnel or other repetitive motion injuries such as Bursitis (Tennis Elbow), Tendonitis, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), also called Complex Regional Pain Disorder (CRPD) which is a severe and chronic injury to the central nervous system that can lead to a lifetime of pain and discomfort, are electromyography, nerve conduction velocity, and wrist x-rays.  Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome includes wearing splints at night, and hot and cold compresses.  Injured workers may also need to make changes in their work duties or at their work station.  If conservative treatment fails, a surgery known as carpal tunnel release may be recommended.</p>
<p>Anatomy similar to that of the wrist and hand exists in the ankle and foot.  “Tarsal” is a word derived from the Latin word for “ankle”.  When the sensory nerve that passes though the tarsal tunnel is irritated by pressure in the tunnel, numbness and tingling of the foot and toes can be felt.  This condition is referred to as Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome and is treated similarly to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.</p>
<p>Any injury that can be a result of repetitive motion in Denver can be well represented by Jeffers Denver Law.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of repetitive motion, contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.</p>
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		<title>Workers’ Compensation Disfigurement Benefits</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Workers’ Compensation Disfigurement Benefits Being injured at work can be hard enough but if those injuries result in disfigurements as well like scarring or loss of limb, things can be much more difficult.  The last thing you need is to &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/workers-compensation-disfigurement-benefits/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Workers’ Compensation Disfigurement Benefits</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Being injured at work can be hard enough but if those injuries result in disfigurements as well like scarring or loss of limb, things can be much more difficult.  The last thing you need is to have to fight with companies or insurance companies to get the benefits you deserve.</p>
<p>Colorado law provides for you to be paid benefits if you have a scar or other disfigurement due to an industrial injury or occupational disease.</p>
<ul>
<li>For an injury that occurred before July 1, 2007, you are entitled to an award for disfigurement of up to $2,000 if you have  a serious and permanent scar or other disfigurement to the head, face or parts of the body normally exposed to public view.</li>
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<li>For an injury that occurred on or after July 1, 2007, you are entitled to an award for disfigurement of up to $4,000 if you have a serious and permanent scar or other disfigurement to the head, face or parts of the body normally exposed to the public view. “Permanent” usually means that the scar or disfigurement exists at least six months after the date of the injury or last surgery, or that a physician has determined that the claimant has reached maximum medical improvement. “Public view” means that the scar or disfigurement is visible when the claimant is wearing a swimsuit.</li>
</ul>
<p>Recent changes to Colorado law now entitle a claimant to an award of up to $8,000 if he or she has extensive facial scars or facial burn scars; extensive body scars or burn scars; or stumps due to loss or partial loss of limbs.</p>
<p>If you believe that an award for disfigurement is appropriate the first thing you have to do is hire an attorney.  The Law Office of Mary Jeffers has the knowledge and skill to guide you through these difficulties.   Remember, insurance companies are not looking out for your best interest but instead they are looking out for THEIR best interest.</p>
<p>At the Law Firm of Mary Jeffers, we are interested in your best well-being and will except nothing less than the compensation you are due for the injuries you sustained while working for your company.</p>
<p>Call Mary Jeffers office now at 303-573-7948 for your free Workers’ Compensation Disfigurement benefits consultation and let’s get started putting the pieces back together today.</p>
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		<title>Truck and Tractor Trailer Accidents</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Truck Accidents occur all the time in and around the Denver region. Whether you are a pedestrian or driving your own vehicle, truck accidents can often be serious or even fatal. Their large size and heavy loads can lead to a more severe accident then with other motor vehicles.</p>
<p>An accident involving a Truck or Tractor Trailer, Dump Truck or large Vans such as moving vans  may create liability not just for the driver, but also for the employer who actually owns the truck or the company to which the truck was hired through. What this means is that Jeffers Denver Law will work hard to find those exactly responsible for your injuries as a result of a truck accident and find them liable in court.</p>
<h3>Common forms of Truck or Tractor Trailer accidents include:</h3>
<p>•	Under Ride<br />
•	Improper Truck Maintenance<br />
•	Tire Blow Outs<br />
•	Improper Trailer or Truck Load Balancing<br />
•	Unsafe Driving in Bad Weather Conditions</p>
<p>The Attorneys at Jeffers Denver Law will investigate any and all causes for the truck accident that has caused you serious personal injury, and will fight to assure those who are found negligent will be found responsible for your medical, financial and mental strains compensation.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a truck accident, contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.</p>
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		<title>Intervening Injuries in Denver</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[An intervening injury is a defense often used in negligent claims. If an injury occurs to you after a prior injury that is currently in litigation, this may cut off the liability for the defendant&#8217;s act in the matter and &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/intervening-injuries-denver/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An intervening injury is a defense often used in negligent claims. If an injury occurs to you after a prior injury that is currently in litigation, this may cut off the liability for the defendant&#8217;s act in the matter and the case may be thrown out of court.</p>
<p>A negligence claim requires that a third party&#8217;s action caused the injury and that the injury was foreseeable.   An intervening cause may break the connection between the injury and the defendant&#8217;s action subsequently destroying a negligence claim.  If the intervening cause is foreseeable, however, the defendant will still be liable.</p>
<p>There are two types of intervening causes:<br />
• Dependent intervening causes are set in motion by the defendant and will usually not relieve the third party of liability.<br />
•	Independent intervening causes are events that arise totally independent of any action by the third party.  If it is unforeseeable and causes the harm, it relieves the third party of liability.</p>
<h2>What Is Intervening Cause?</h2>
<p>The most common forms of intervening causes can be acts of nature such as weather, earthquakes, and animal attacks, or criminal conduct. If the weather was reasonably foreseeable, however, this will not absolve the defendant of liability. So if the weather report warned of bad weather or it was clear to the average person that the weather would be bad, this claim will not succeed.</p>
<p>If you are involved in a current personal injury case and an intervening injury occurs, contact the skilled Attorneys of Jeffers Denver Law to assist you in proving that the intervening injury is not a cause for dismissal of the initial lawsuit.</p>
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		<title>Catastrophic Accidents and Injury in Denver Colorado</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jeffers Denver Law is a Denver Colorado law firm that represents victims of all types in a vast amount of personal injury and catastrophic injury cases. Our Denver Law firm has years of experience and has handled, very successfully, a &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/catastrophic-accidents-injury-denver-colorado/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jeffers Denver Law is a Denver Colorado law firm that represents victims of all types in a vast amount of personal injury and catastrophic injury cases.  Our Denver Law firm has years of experience and has handled, very successfully, a variety of personal injury cases.</p>
<p>We here at Jeffers Denver Law approach every catastrophic injury with the diligence that you deserve.  That is why every one of our clients throughout Denver and Denver&#8217;s surrounding areas choose Jeffers Denver Law to handle their personal injury cases.</p>
<h2>Catastrophic Injuries in Denver</h2>
<p>Mary Jeffers, Denver Personal Injury Attorney, handles every form of catastrophic injury. We have successfully litigated cases involving, but not limited to, the following types of serious injuries:<br />
•	brain injuries<br />
•	head injuries<br />
•	spinal cord injuries<br />
•	paralysis<br />
•	burn injuries<br />
•	amputation</p>
<p>When we take on a catastrophic injury case, we work hard to provide you with the  direction and preservation of rights you deserve.  Our Denver Personal Injury law firm is ready to handle your catastrophic injury case and to discuss your personal injury and legal needs.</p>
<h2>Catastrophic &amp; Personal Injury in Denver Colorado</h2>
<p>According to Colorado personal injury law, if you have sustained a catastrophic injury due to another person’s negligence, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to collect monetary compensation for your serious personal injury.<br />
If you or someone you know has been injured due to someone else&#8217;s negligence, contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.<br />
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		<title>Exposure to Toxic Substances</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Exposure to toxic substances and fumes can lead to respiratory problems and organ damage which can last a few months or a lifetime. Typical symptoms of exposure to toxic substances do not always show right away, and may even take &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/exposure-toxic-substances/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Exposure to toxic substances and fumes can lead to  respiratory problems and organ damage which can last a few months or a lifetime. Typical symptoms of exposure to toxic substances do not always show right away, and may even take years to form. You can be exposed to these toxic substances in a variety of ways, from chemical spills due to a traffic accident to workplace hazards.</p>
<p>Mary Jeffers at Jeffers Denver Law understands the complexities of these risks of being exposed to toxic substances and will fight hard to assure you the help and monetary needs you deserve if you have been a victim of someone else&#8217;s negligence with the handling or use of these toxic chemicals.</p>
<h2>An Injury From Exposure from Toxic Substances</h2>
<p>If you were exposed to toxic substances and have developed  health issues as a result, you are entitled to recover medical and monetary compensation. Proving to the courts that your direct or indirect contact with the toxic substances can be difficult, as you must show a correlation between the exposure to the toxic substance and your injury.</p>
<p>Hiring Jeffers Denver Law will make a huge difference in whether you are awarded compensation for your injuries or not. We will work diligently with your medical provider and physician to make sure we have the best information on your illness and cause and effect so we can present this properly in front of the courts.</p>
<p>When people think of respiratory issues and cancer,  asbestos usually comes to mind first, but exposure to chemical substances and fumes like office cleaning supplies can lead to organ damage, upper respiratory issues and even brain damage.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know has been exposed to chemical and/or toxic substances and have resulting health injuries, don&#8217;t wait to see if you will get better. Contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today and discuss the events that led to your illness for free.<br />
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		<title>Construction and Industrial Accidents in Denver</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Industrial accidents and construction site accidents can be one of the most hazardous working environments we know. Many are seriously injured every day because of another&#8217;s negligence or improper posting of warning signs to possible dangerous areas. Many people feel &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/construction-industrial-accidents-denver/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Industrial accidents and construction site accidents can be one of the most hazardous working environments we know. Many are seriously injured every day because of another&#8217;s negligence or improper posting of warning signs to possible dangerous areas.</p>
<p>Many people feel they are only able to file lawsuit in these cases if they are working on site. This is not true. Mary Jeffers at Jeffers Denver Law has the expertise in Denver construction site accidents and industrial accidents to prove that companies who either are doing the work, provided the materials and equipment, or the general contractor themselves can be held liable for your injury.</p>
<h2>The Complexity of Construction and Industrial Accident Cases</h2>
<p>At Jeffers Denver Law, we have represented many workers and civilians injured at industrial or construction sites. These cases can become very complex when having to prove to the courts who or what was exactly at fault, if there was proper warning notifications posted on the construction site and whether it was due to equipment failure or someone else&#8217;s negligence. Our Denver Attorneys will look at every aspect of the case to best determine who to find responsible.</p>
<p>These findings can include:<br />
•	OSHA violations<br />
•	Negligence of the Site Employment Company<br />
•	Personal Negligence<br />
•	Defective products or equipment</p>
<h2>Preparing a Construction or Industrial Injury Case in Denver</h2>
<p>The attorneys of Jeffers Denver Law will aggressively represent your case involving construction site accidents or industrial accidents that caused personal injury to you. We will find and question any and all witnesses, employee&#8217;s of the site, contractors and managers of the location and have inspections of any equipment that would have been involved in your injury to ascertain that it is either in working order or not in working order.<br />
If you or someone you know has been injured at a construction site or industrial area, contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.</p>
<p>The Law Office of Mary E. Jeffers &#8211; Fighting for Your Rights<br />
Call 1-888-778-6685 or 303-573-7948 for a Free Initial Consultation</p>
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		<title>Electrocution and Electric Shock Injury</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jeffers Denver Law has represented various clients who have suffered electrocution and electric shock injuries of all types. Typically, electricity enters your body, the electric current travels through your body, often burning tissue, nerves, muscle and skin, then leaves the &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/electrocution-electric-shock-injury/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jeffers Denver Law has represented various clients who have suffered electrocution  and electric shock injuries of all types. Typically, electricity enters your body, the electric current travels through your body, often burning tissue, nerves, muscle and skin, then leaves the body through an exit wound.</p>
<p>The results of an electrocution can be devastating, and lead to symptoms that can be lifelong and  include:<br />
•	Headaches<br />
•	Irritability<br />
•	Sleep Disturbances<br />
•	Fatigue<br />
•	Seizures<br />
•	Chronic Pain<br />
•	Depression and Emotional Problems<br />
Mary Jeffers, a Denver Attorney works closely with a number of electrical engineers in Denver and the state of Colorado. We utilize their expertise in their respective fields when handling electrocution and electro shock cases. We have experience dealing with dangerous power lines, faulty electrical equipment, power lines that are  located too close to buildings, improperly maintained power lines and protectors, cable and communication lines that have been charged with stray voltages and faulty wiring due to installation negligence.</p>
<h2>Proving Electrocution and Electric Shock Injuries</h2>
<p>It is often very difficult to prove electrical shock injuries. That is why we work with the best and the brightest electrical engineers in Denver and Colorado.  While electrocution is proven by death, electrical shock often leaves no evidence of a physical injury that can be substantiated in the courts. Mary Jeffers of Jeffers Denver Law will work hard to show the nature of the injuries, how they occurred and what effects they have left on you long after the initial injury has taken place.<br />
If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of electrocution or electric shock, contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.<br />
The Law Office of Mary E. Jeffers<br />
Fighting for Your Rights<br />
Call 1-888-778-6685 or 303-573-7948<br />
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		<title>Head, Neck and Back Personal Injuries Denver</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mary Jeffers of Jeffers Denver Law consistently works with clients who have suffered back and/or neck injuries. Whether caused by a car or truck accident, slip and fall, workplace injury or any other form of negligence on someone else&#8217;s behalf, &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/head-personal-injury-denver/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mary Jeffers of Jeffers Denver Law consistently works with clients who have suffered back and/or neck injuries. Whether caused by a car or truck accident, slip and fall, workplace injury or any other form of negligence on someone else&#8217;s behalf, a back or neck injury can seriously disrupt a person&#8217;s everyday life.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Back Injury</span></strong></p>
<p>If your Back pain does not resolve, you could have a disc herniation at L-5-S1.  The most common lower back injuries resulting from accidents involve the facets of L4-5 and L5-S1.  This injury may result in a lumbar disc herniation which could require a surgical discectomy and decompression.  Lower back problems can also cause symptoms around the buttocks and hip.</p>
<p>The causes of back pain can be very complex and it is often more difficult to get an accurate diagnosis for Back pain or Neck pain than for other medical conditions.  Typical tests a car accident victim or an injured worker may undergo include lumbar spine x-rays (films), CT scans (computed axial tomography scans), MRI scans (magnetic resonance imaging), myelograms, post myelographic CT scans, EMG/NCV (electromyogram/nerve conduction velocity) studies, discograms, and bone density tests.  If your Neck pain does not resolve, you may have a disc herniation at C6-7.  Such an injury may also require a discectomy.</p>
<p>Types of injuries to the neck are as follows:<br />
crick in neck, muscle strain, neck sprain, whiplash, herniated disc, stinger and burners, neck fractures, cervical dislocations, and spinal cord injuries.  The neck injuries that are most commonly associated with car accidents, slip and falls, and workplace injuries are neck muscle sprains or an injury to the muscles that move the spine, neck sprains or injuries to the ligaments in the neck, whiplash which is a set of neck symptoms following an injury in which the head is thrown first into hyperextension and then quickly forward, herniated disc which occurs when the soft substance on the inside of a neck disc (nucleus pulposis) is pushed out, neck fracture which is a break in a cervical bone, cervical dislocation which occurs when a neck bone moves out of its normal position creating spinal instability, and a spinal cord injury that occurs when a fracture, dislocation or other neck injury damages the spinal cord.</p>
<p>Radiculopathy as well as sciatica is the radiation of pain to the lower extremity such as leg pain.  It is the result of pressure on a nerve root, usually by a herniated lumbar disc.  Besides a disc, other sources of compression may be arthritic spurs, spinal stenosis and foraminal stenosis.</p>
<p>We have seen the life changes that a serious head or back injury can have. We recognize that a vehicle accident or other accident resulting in a personal injury will have a lasting impact not only on you, but also on your family. Jeffers Denver Law will assist you with claims involving:</p>
<ul>
<li>Head injuries</li>
<li>Neck injuries</li>
<li>Back injuries</li>
<li>Other serious injuries: organ damage, amputations, torn ligaments, torn rotator cuffs, or other severe injuries requiring operative care, physical therapy, or other medical care</li>
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<p>After an accident, back and neck pain can be sudden and severe, but some people do not feel pain until several hours after trauma. Most back and neck injuries are ligament or muscle injuries such as sprains or strains. This type of injury hopefully will resolve within a couple months with proper medical care.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know has been injured and is experiencing neck or back pain, contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.</p>
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		<title>Slip and Fall Accidents in Denver</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Slip and falls are the second leading cause of injuries in the United States. Often, Slip and Fall accidents can lead to serious injuries and death as a result of hazardous conditions due to someone else&#8217;s negligence.</p>
<p>Slip and fall accidents occur virtually everywhere &#8211; in a supermarket or shopping mall; at school or at an office; or on a sidewalk. Your slip and fall may be caused, for example, by a defect in flooring, which may be wet or uneven, or else it may be attributable to inadequate lighting that obstructs your ability to foresee a danger.</p>
<p>A  slip and fall accident can cause severe and  often lifelong injuries. Therefore, if you suffer a slip and fall injury, your first course of action should be to seek immediate medical attention. After you have been treated, you should call Jeffers Denver Law to further assist you in your possible lawsuit to hold those responsible for your injuries and monetary obligations.</p>
<p>Mary Jeffers of Jeffers Denver Law will work hard to prove that a slip and fall accident is the responsibility of  the property owner and that he failed to remedy it.</p>
<p>Slip and fall cases are often challenging and difficult to prove. We must show first, that the reason for the slip and fall was the result of negligence on the place the injury occurred, and if there was a chance or enough time for either an employee or city worker to fix and or clean up the hazardous area before the injury occurred. Jeffers Denver Law will work hard to get any videos, witness testimonies or other clarifications as to the injury to show that your slip and fall accident could have been avoided but was not due to the negligence of someone else.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a slip and fall accident, contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.<br />
The Law Office of Mary E. Jeffers<br />
Fighting for Your Rights<br />
Call 1-888-778-6685 or 303-573-7948<br />
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		<title>Denver Personal Injury as a result of Car Accidents</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever year, millions of individuals are involved in auto accidents.  Persons who are involved in auto accidents are incredibly fortunate if only minor injuries occur, as many auto accidents lead to serious injury and can even lead to a fatality. &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/denver-personal-injury-result-car-accidents/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever year, millions of individuals are involved in auto accidents.  Persons who are involved in auto accidents are incredibly fortunate if only minor injuries occur, as many auto accidents lead to serious injury and can even lead to a fatality.</p>
<p>In Denver, poor weather conditions, road conditions, driver fatigue, and DUI are the leading causes of accidents on the road today. What this really means is that auto accidents can be caused for a variety of reasons.  With poor weather and roads aside, the number one reason for an auto accident in Denver is driver negligence. Talking on cell phones, text messaging, eating and generally not giving full attention to the operation of their motor vehicle is the leading cause of car and truck accidents.</p>
<h3>Common Vehicle Accidents</h3>
<div id="_mcePaste">Car accidents occur in Denver more frequently then one would imagine.  Common car and motor vehicle accidents include:</div>
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<h4>auto accidents</h4>
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<h4>trucking accidents</h4>
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<h4>motorcycle accidents</h4>
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<h4>bus accidents</h4>
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<h4>boat accidents</h4>
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<h4>bicycle accidents</h4>
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<h4>pedestrian accidents</h4>
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<p>Have You Been Seriously Injured In An Auto Accident?</p>
<p>If the answer to that is yes, then you will need the best representation in Denver. Insurance companies and those at fault will work hard to minimize the damage done by an auto accident, thus minimizing in the eyes of a judge or jury the actual pain and suffering you are experiencing. Mary Jeffers at Jeffers Denver Law knows that an auto accident is a very traumatic occurrence in someone&#8217;s life, and will work hard to make sure you get the representation you deserve after such a traumatic experience.</p>
<p>After you have been injured in an auto accident, and after you have seen a physician, you should contact Jeffers Denver Law&#8217;s personal injury attorneys who has successfully handled prior auto accident cases in Denver, Colorado.  We will, in most cases, file a lawsuit to recover the monetary compensations to cover things such as your:  bodily damages, medical bills, property damage, lost income, lost earning potential, and pain and suffering.</p>
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		<title>Burn Injuries in Denver</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Burn Injuries are most typically caused by excess heat exposure or chemicals. More infrequent burn injury types are caused by extreme cold, lights and radiation. Burn injuries range in severity from minor injuries that quickly heal to extremely serious injuries &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/burn-injuries-denver/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="_mcePaste">Burn Injuries are most typically caused by excess heat exposure or chemicals. More infrequent burn injury types are caused by extreme cold, lights and radiation. Burn injuries range in severity from minor injuries that quickly heal to extremely serious injuries that leave permanent and painful scarring.  Usually, the severity of the injury is determined by the type of burn.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Burn injuries range from first degree to fourth degree. First and most second degree burns will heal in time with minimal medical treatment needed. Third and fourth degree burns, however, are much more dangerous. They can cause a great deal of pain as well as mental strains in having to deal with the intense phycial therapies and treatments for you.  Victims of third and fourth degree burns are likely to develop a multitude of painful side effects and symptoms as soon as they sustain their injuries.</div>
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<div id="_mcePaste"><strong>Common Burn Injury Side Effects &amp; Symptoms</strong></div>
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<div id="_mcePaste">There are numerous complicated side effects and symptoms that are associated with severe burn injuries.  These side effects can include:</div>
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<li>Muscles Damage</li>
<li>Bone Damage</li>
<li>Blood Vessel Damage</li>
<li>Skin Damage</li>
<li>Nerve Damage</li>
<li>Loss of feeling in areas that are burned</li>
<li>Shock</li>
<li>Infection</li>
<li>Respiratory problems</li>
<li>Scarred appearance</li>
<li>Emotional trauma</li>
<li>Immense pain</li>
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<div id="_mcePaste">Jeffers Denver Law understands the complications with burn injuries. If you feel that your burn injury is the cause of someone else&#8217;s negligence, don&#8217;t wait to get the representation that you need. Contact Jeffers Denver Law today and let us discuss the next step in both your recovery as well as legal proceedings.</div>
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		<title>Broken Bone and Fracture Personal Injury</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Denver personal injury lawyer Mary Jeffers represent clients who have suffered bone fractures in all types of accidents. Auto and motorcycle accidents are the leading cause of broken and fractured bones, followed closely by slip and fall accidents. There are &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/broken-bone-fracture-personal-injury/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Denver personal injury lawyer Mary Jeffers represent clients who have suffered bone fractures in all types of accidents. Auto and motorcycle accidents are the leading cause of broken and fractured bones, followed closely by slip and fall accidents.</p>
<p>There are several types of bone fractures that can occur to a person who has been involved in an accident or injury. Some, such as hairline fractures may not hurt as much as a full break, but over time can develop into a much more serious injury.</p>
<p>Other types of fracture are:</p>
<p>* Complete Fracture<br />
* Incomplete Fracture<br />
* Linear Fracture<br />
* Transverse Fracture<br />
* Compression Fracture<br />
* Compacted Fracture<br />
* Open Fracture</p>
<p>At Jeffers Denver Law, we will work closely with your physician to assertain the exact nature of the fracture so we can best represent you in court. We will seek any and all compensation for medical bills as well as compensation for loss of work and mental anguish that is due to a personal injury of this nature.</p>
<p>The compensation amount for a person who suffered a bone fracture often depends on the type of fracture, the type of treatment, the period of recovery, and the nature of the disability caused by the fracture. An extensive understanding of fractures is necessary for an attorney to achieve the best result for the client.</p>
<p>If you suffered a bone fracture in an accident, you should contact our firm immediately.</p>
<p>If you would like to learn more about your legal options, your rights, and how you might be able to recover damages for your bone fracture, the best thing you can do is to speak with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney here at Jeffers Denver Law.</p>
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		<title>Denver Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</title>
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<p><strong>Westminster Office</strong></p>
<p>8690 Wolff Court,Suite 200<br />
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303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong>Evening and Weekend </strong><br />
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<p>999 18th Street<br />
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<p>Have you been injured on the job in the Denver area? You are entitled to compensation for medical bills. To get the compensation you deserve, you need an experienced Denver workers compensation attorney on your side. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers are Colorado workers compensation experts who can explain your rights under the law, make sure you get the most from your settlement or help you with closed or denied claims.<br />
Our Colorado workers compensation attorneys can help clients with all types of work injuries, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Chemical burns</li>
<li>Respiratory conditions</li>
<li>Poisoning</li>
<li>Loss of hearing or sight</li>
<li>Bacterial infections</li>
<li>Spinal injuries</li>
<li>Broken bones</li>
<li>Traumatic brain injury</li>
</ul>
<p>If you or someone you love has suffered one of these injuries or contracted an illness at their workplace, you need to contact a Colorado workers compensation attorney as soon as possible to get them the help they need filing a workers compensation claim. At the Denver Law Offices of Mary Jeffers, we believe that all workers deserve to heal from illness and injury without worrying about their claim, and our dedicated attorneys can make that happen.</p>
<p><strong>Your Denver Workers Compensation Experts</strong><br />
In 1970, the US federal government passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act in order to protect American workers from illnesses and injuries on the job.  Since then, the US Occupational Safety &amp; Health Administration (OSHA) has enforced regulations to protect workers and improve workplace safety. Unfortunately, accidents still happen, and workers are still getting sick or injured on the job. According to OSHA statistics, there were 3.3 million workers injured in the United States in 2009. That’s over three million people who got sick or hurt because of conditions at their workplace.<br />
Injuries and illnesses contracted in the workplace can be the result of many different factors. Common workplace accidents include:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Slips and Falls:</strong> When spills aren’t cleaned up in a timely manner or floors aren’t properly maintained, workers can slip and fall. Slips and falls cause injuries ranging from broken bones to spine injuries that require months of rehabilitation.</li>
<li><strong>Toxic Substance Exposure:</strong> Manufacturing and other industries use toxic chemicals to make the products consumers use every day, and exposure to these chemicals can cause illness in the workers that handle them. Improper handling or storage of toxic substances can also cause chemical burns or blindness.</li>
<li><strong>Assault in the Workplace:</strong> Violence in the workplace can also cause injuries to workers because of assaults.</li>
<li><strong>Fires and Explosions:</strong> Workers in construction or manufacturing industries can also suffer burns or injuries due to fires and explosions when flammable substances aren’t properly handled or fire safety regulations aren’t followed.</li>
<li><strong>Vehicle Accidents:</strong> Workers in the transportation industry can also suffer injuries due to motor vehicle accidents on the job. Industrial vehicles like trucks or forklifts can also cause accidents.</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Accidents:</strong> Defective or improperly maintained equipment in manufacturing or construction can malfunction, causing many different types of injuries.</li>
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<p>The workers compensation system is designed to make sure that workers can get health care and take care of their families after getting sick or being injured in the workplace. However, the system doesn’t always work the way it is supposed to, and many workers can go without adequate help in their time of need. A dedicated workers compensation attorney can fight for the right of the injured worker to be compensated for their injuries. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers believe strongly in the rights of workers to have compensation for illnesses or injuries suffered on the job. Attorney Mary Jeffers has a background as a claims adjuster, so she understands all the details of workers compensation claims.</p>
<p>The workers compensation system can also be confusing for many people, with state and federal government agencies handling different aspects of a workers compensation case. In addition to trying to heal from workplace injuries, many people have to handle a mountain of paperwork and coordinate with doctors, insurance companies and the workers compensation administration. A Denver workers compensation attorney has experience in handling all aspects of these cases. With an attorney on their side, injured workers can get back to healing and stop worrying about medical bills and providing for their families.<br />
Experienced Denver Worker Compensation Attorneys</p>
<p>Mary Jeffers, attorney at law, once worked for the workers compensation system as a claims adjuster, and she brings her experiences to her law practice to help injured workers get the maximum settlement. At the Denver Law Offices of Mary Jeffers, we have helped clients in the Denver area with many different types of workers compensation legal issues. Our attorneys have experience in cases such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>disability cases</li>
<li>closed cases</li>
<li>denied cases</li>
<li>no-fault work injuries</li>
<li>lump sum payments</li>
<li>injuries resulting in death</li>
<li>disfigurement or permanent disability cases</li>
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<p>Our dedicated and compassionate attorneys also understand that every case is unique, and they will work closely with you to discover the facts of your case. We will assist you in getting documentation from your doctors, compiling medical bills or getting opinions from other doctors on your illness or injuries. Our Denver workers compensation attorneys have in depth knowledge of every aspect of the Colorado workers compensation system, and they can ensure that you are adequately compensated for medical bills and lost wages.<br />
You don’t have to do it alone – Our attorneys can help!<br />
If you or someone you love has been injured on the job or has contracted a serious illness as a result of working conditions, contact the qualified Denver workers compensation attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers as soon as possible. We offer a free consultation on all cases to determine the best course of action in your case. With Mary Jeffers’ experience as a worker’s compensation claims adjuster, our law office is ideally suited to handle any claim, no matter how complicated.</p>
<p><strong>Colorado Workers Compensation Overview</strong><br />
When workers are injured on the job or get sick because of the workplace environment, the Colorado workers compensation system is designed to help these workers get the health care they need to get well and get back to work. The workers compensation system is a large government system, and often injured workers need help navigating it. That’s where an experienced Colorado workers compensation attorney can help. The attorneys at the Denver law office of Mary Jeffers have years of experience navigating the workers compensation system in Colorado to get injured or sick workers the compensation they deserve.<br />
<em>Our attorneys have experience helping get worker’s comp benefits for injuries such as:</em></p>
<ul>
<li>fractures</li>
<li>electric shock</li>
<li>spinal cord injuries</li>
<li>paralysis</li>
<li>office injuries</li>
<li>neck injuries</li>
<li>infections like staph or MRSA</li>
<li>repetitive motion injuries</li>
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<p><strong>Workers Compensation System Explained</strong><br />
One of the reasons why many people are confused about workers compensation is because of the different government agencies involved in protecting workers from injury and helping them back on their feet after an injury or illness. If you or someone you love has been hurt on the job or gotten sick because of conditions in the workplace, an experienced attorney can explain your rights and assist you with the process of pursuing a claim. Even with the assistance of an attorney, it can be helpful to understand a bit about the workers compensation system in the US.</p>
<p><strong>OSHA</strong><br />
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, is responsible for regulating safety precautions and health standards in America’s workplaces. This is a federal government agency that gives outlines for employers on maintaining safe and healthy work environments, although they are not responsible for compensating workers after they are injured. OSHA is important for injured workers because this organization makes rules for companies about how to keep their workers safe. If the employer doesn’t follow OSHA regulations and a worker gets injured, this can affect the worker’s compensation plan. An experienced workers’ compensation attorney can help hold employers responsible for breaking OSHA regulations.<br />
OSHA also keeps statistics about workplace injuries and illnesses in the US. According to OSHA statistics, in 2009, 3.6 out of every 100 workers in the private sector suffered nonfatal injuries or illnesses at work. State government workers were higher at 4.6 out of 100, and federal government workers had the highest injury and illness rate of 6.3 workers per 100.</p>
<p><strong>Federal Workers Compensation System</strong><br />
Even though the federal government sets down the safety regulations for US workplaces, they only handle workers compensation cases for federal employees. The US Department of Labor contains the Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation, or DFEC, which “provides workers&#8217; compensation coverage to three million federal and postal workers around the world for employment-related injuries and occupational diseases,” according to their website. The DFEC only covers individuals who work for a federal government agency, not state or local government workers or employees of private companies.</p>
<p><strong>Colorado Workers Compensation System</strong><br />
All employees of state and local government agencies, as well as all employees of private companies in Colorado will have their workers compensation claims heard by the Colorado Department of Labor &amp; Employment’s Division of Workers’ Compensation. This government agency handles cases of workers who have suffered an accident and gotten injured on the job, as well as workers who have contracted a disease or suffered an illness as the result of conditions in their workplace. The division also works with insurance companies, medical professionals and employers to see that injured workers can get adequate medical treatment.</p>
<p>The Colorado workers compensation system is very complex, and it can be hard for an injured worker to understand and navigate. That’s where the experienced Denver workers compensation attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers can help. Mary Jeffers worked within the system as a claims adjuster for many years, and eventually took her expertise to her law practice. Our attorneys have the knowledge and experience to help Colorado workers who have been injured or gotten sick because of their job.<br />
Our knowledgeable Colorado workman’s comp attorneys can help you with many different aspects of your case, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Filing a claim</li>
<li>Adjusting a claim</li>
<li>Opening a closed claim</li>
<li>Getting the maximum amount of benefits</li>
<li>Getting an independent medical examination</li>
<li>Filing for Temporary disability benefits</li>
<li>Determining permanent medical impairment status</li>
<li>Signing up for vocational rehabilitation</li>
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<p>All of these things can be confusing and difficult to do on your own, especially when also dealing with a painful medical condition or recovering from a serious injury. If you’ve suffered a serious injury due to a workplace accident or gotten seriously ill as a result of the things you work with every day, then you should let an attorney take care of your worker’s compensation claim while you focus on getting better and getting back to work.<br />
Call Mary Jeffers for Help with Your Colorado Workers’ Compensation Claim</p>
<p>The Law Offices of Mary Jeffers offers a free consultation for those who have been injured or gotten sick in the workplace. Our compassionate and knowledgeable attorneys will discuss the details of your injury or illness with you and determine the best way to proceed with your workers compensation case. We can help you file for temporary or permanent disability, determine your status, file a worker’s comp claim, open a closed claim or handle any other aspect of a claim that you might need. To speak with a Colorado worker’s compensation attorney, call for a free consultation.</p>
<p><strong>Denver Personal Injury Attorney</strong><br />
Unfortunately, accidents don’t just happen on the job. Automobile accidents caused by reckless or careless drivers can cause serious injuries requiring months of intensive treatment and rehabilitation. When someone gets injured when a property or business owner ignores hazards, individuals can suffer slip and fall accidents, broken bones, spinal injuries or other injuries.  When medical professionals are negligent, individuals can get infections or have other medical problems.  In all these cases, the injured party can bring a personal injury lawsuit against the person who is responsible for their injuries.</p>
<p>The attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers are dedicated to making sure individuals with serious injuries get adequate compensation for their medical bills and lost wages, and they are your Denver personal injury attorneys as well as workers’ compensation attorneys. Not only do our attorneys understand the Colorado workers comp system, but they understand Colorado personal injury laws as well. When you have a personal injury case in the Denver area, call the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers for a free consultation.<br />
Our dedicated attorneys have handled cases in the following law practice areas:</p>
<ul>
<li>amputations</li>
<li>asbestos exposure</li>
<li>broken bones</li>
<li>burns</li>
<li>car accidents</li>
<li>dog bites</li>
<li>electrical injuries</li>
<li>food borne illnesses</li>
<li>infections like MRSA or staph</li>
<li>motorcycle accidents</li>
<li>nursing home abuse or neglect</li>
<li>neck injuries</li>
<li>paralysis</li>
<li>pedestrian accidents</li>
<li>premises liability</li>
<li>slip and fall accidents</li>
<li>spinal injuries</li>
<li>toxic substance exposure</li>
<li>traumatic brain injury</li>
<li>wrongful death</li>
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<p>If you or a loved one has suffered one of these injuries in the Denver area because someone else was negligent or careless, you might have a personal injury case. Our compassionate Denver personal injury attorneys can hold the person who caused your injuries responsible for their actions in a court of law and help you get compensated for medical bills and loss of wages.</p>
<p><strong>Colorado Personal Injury Law Experts</strong><br />
Under Colorado Tort laws, property owners and individuals responsible for the upkeep of property are also responsible for keeping their property free of hazards that can cause accidents and injuries. Drivers are responsible for injuries they cause if they were driving drunk, recklessly or carelessly. Manufacturers are also legally responsible for the safety and effectiveness of their consumer or commercial products, and medical professionals are charged to do no harm. If someone didn’t do their job and you or a family member were injured or even killed, our Colorado personal injury attorneys can bring a case against the person responsible for the harm.</p>
<p><strong>Motor Vehicle Accidents</strong><br />
The most common Colorado personal injury cases involve motor vehicle accidents, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats or bicycles. When drivers are talking on a cell phone, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or simply not paying attention, they can cause serious injuries. The Denver personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers can help you get compensation if you have been involved in an accident with any kind of motor vehicle.<br />
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<p><strong>Dog Bites and Animal Attacks</strong><br />
Animals’ owners are also responsible under Colorado law for making sure that their animals don’t injure anyone. According to the US Centers for Disease Control, dogs bite over 4.7 million Americans every year. Most dog bite victims are friends or family members of the dog owner, and a majority of these victims are children. Dog bites aren’t the only personal injuries caused by animals: horses, livestock and other pets can also cause serious personal injuries. If you’ve been hurt by a friend’s animal, contact Mary Jeffers for a free consultation about your Denver personal injury case.<br />
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Premises Liability</strong><br />
Premises liability is the type of law that covers private and public property. Under this kind of personal injury law, an individual who is injured on another person’s property can hold the owner responsible for their injuries. This includes not only the owners of private property, but public parks and recreational property as well.<br />
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Slip and Fall Accidents</strong><br />
When property or business owners don’t clean up spills or maintain flooring, individuals can slip and fall and get seriously injured. Slip and fall accidents cause everything from brain and spinal injuries to broken bones. Many of these injuries can lead to months or even years of rehabilitative therapy, and those medical bills can add up. With a Denver personal injury attorney on your side, you can get compensated for these medical bills, as well as the time at work you had to miss to recover from your injuries.<br />
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Recreational Personal Injuries</strong><br />
Colorado is famous for its many outdoor activities, but these activities carry some risk of injury. Vacationers and Colorado natives alike can be injured while skiing, horseback riding, swimming, boating or hiking.  Injuries incurred while enjoying recreational activities like these are also covered under Colorado personal injury law.<br />
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Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse</strong><br />
The medical professionals who work in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are supposed to care for elderly loved ones, but sometimes our elderly family members can suffer neglect or abuse. Elder abuse or nursing home neglect can sometimes be hard to spot; family members should look for injuries or sudden changes in health or mood. If your loved one has been hurt or neglected in an assisted living facility or neglect, contact a Denver personal injury attorney to hold negligent nursing home professionals accountable.<br />
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Wrongful Death</strong><br />
It’s tragic when an accident results in death, but families of loved ones who have been killed in an auto accident or other accident can hold negligent drivers or property owners responsible for the death they caused. The Denver personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers are compassionate about a family’s grief, and they can help ensure that other families don’t have to go through the same tragedy. Our attorneys can take on those responsible for injuries that result in death.<br />
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Your Denver Area Personal Injury Attorney</strong><br />
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence in Denver or surrounding counties, the knowledgeable personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers can advise you on the best way to proceed in your personal injury case. We offer a free consultation about the facts of your case, and we can help you determine the best course of action. Our attorneys can also help you through the entire legal process: collecting all your medical documentation, proving the negligence of the person responsible for your injuries, as well as fighting in the court room for your right to compensation.<br />
Investigation</p>
<p>Time is of the essence in many personal injury cases because you have to gather evidence to show the conditions that led to your accident. Your attorney will help you gather evidence like photographs of hazards or traffic camera footage of a motor vehicle accident, and then use this evidence in court to show the judge how your accident led to your injuries.<br />
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Medical Documentation</strong><br />
Another important aspect of many personal injury cases is thoroughly documenting the illness or injuries suffered by the injured party. Your attorney will help you gather all medical documents and bills into one place to help the court understand the seriousness of your injuries and show the expenses you incurred treating your illness or injury. The experienced attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers also have contacts with independent medical professionals who will document your injury or illness for the court.<br />
Your Court Case<br />
In court, your Denver personal injury attorney will help you get compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages and medical bills. They will use the evidence to prove that your injuries were the result of negligence, and they will provide medical documentation of your injuries or illnesses. Armed with this information, your attorney will fight for your rights in the court room and make sure that you get the maximum compensation.<br />
Call the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers Today!<br />
If you have gotten hurt on the job or because of someone else’s negligence, you should contact a Colorado attorney who has experience with personal injury and workers’ compensation. With the dedicated attorneys at the Law Offices of Mary Jeffers at your side, you can get the compensation or settlement you deserve.</p>
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<p>Denver Personal Injury Lawyer Mary Jeffers is dedicated to representing and fighting for those who have been injured in an accident, in a public area or commercial location. Jeffers Denver Law is a personal injury law firm dedicated to helping our clients who have been seriously injured in the state of Colorado. If you are looking for a personal injury attorney in Denver who has the proven track record of successfully fighting for your rights you have come to the right place.</p>
<p>Jeffers Denver Law has been holding persons responsible and recovering the proper monetary compensation you deserve for your personal injuries. Our Law firm in Denver has a long standing reputation for providing outstanding legal service for all personal injury cases including:</p>
<h3>Amputations</h3>
<h3>Asbestos Injuries</h3>
<h3>Brain Injuries</h3>
<h3>Burn injuries</h3>
<h3>Broken Bones | Fracture</h3>
<h3>Spinal cord injuries</h3>
<h3>Motor vehicle accidents</h3>
<h3>Auto accidents</h3>
<h3>Trucking accidents</h3>
<h3>Motorcycle accidents</h3>
<h3>Bus accidents</h3>
<h3>Negligent security</h3>
<h3>Boat accidents</h3>
<h3>Workplace accidents</h3>
<h3>Bicycle accidents</h3>
<h3>Pedestrian accidents</h3>
<h3>Medication errors</h3>
<h3>Defective drugs</h3>
<h3>Slip and fall</h3>
<h3>Dog bites</h3>
<h3>Nursing home neglect</h3>
<h3>Wrongful death</h3>
<h3>Medical malpractice</h3>
<p>We here at Jeffers Denver Law won&#8217;t be able to relieve the pain you have as a result of a personal injury accident, but we can and will hold those accountable for the injury responsible for the compensation you deserve. Feel free to contact us any time at 1-888-778-6685 or 303-573-7948 to discuss your personal injury needs.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Brain Injuries are often sudden and unexpected. These types of injuries can leave you with irreversible symptoms and side effects that can effect your way of life indefinitely. A brain injury is usually caused by some form of impact to the head and can lead to physical, mental and emotional issues that can leave you feeling hopeless.</p>
<p>The law firm of Mary Jeffers understands how devastating these injuries can be for both you and your family, and will fight as hard as it takes to hold those responsible to the monetary obligations that you deserve.</p>
<p>Brain Injuries are often initially very difficult to diagnose and treat because these types of injuries can take a while to develop or can appear right away. This is the reason most brain injury victims need ongoing medical supervision and treatment. Without proper care, you may never completely recover from the symptoms brought on by your brain injury.</p>
<h3>Common Brain Injury Side Effects &amp; Symptoms</h3>
<p>There are numerous complicated side effects and symptoms that are associated with brain injuries.  These side effects can include:</p>
<p>* loss of consciousness<br />
* dizziness<br />
* persistent headaches<br />
* loss of coordination<br />
* imbalance<br />
* loss of mobility<br />
* mood swings<br />
* behavioral changes<br />
* loss of normal respiratory function<br />
* loss of memory<br />
* slurred speech<br />
* weakness in certain limbs</p>
<p>Have you suffered from a brain injury?</p>
<p>If you answered yes, and you believe that another person’s negligence caused your injury, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit.  If you file a personal injury lawsuit, and you are successful, you may be able to recover compensation for your brain injury and numerous other things, such as your:  medical expenses, lost wages, future lost wages, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.</p>
<p>If you would like to learn more about your legal options, your rights, and how you might be able to recover damages for your brain injury, the best thing you can do is to speak with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney here at Jeffers Denver Law.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Injuries caused by Asbestos, also known as Mesothelioma, is a cancer of the tissue that lines the outer lung, heart, or abdominal cavity. These asbestos fibers from items such as drywall can be anywhere from older buildings that you frequent to your own home. Jeffers Denver Law has been representing asbestos injury cases in Denver for over 30 years, and will fight for your rights to hold those responsible &amp; accountable for the treatment and monetary obligations you are owed.</p>
<p>Symptoms of Personal Injury caused by Asbestos vary greatly, and some may not even appear for years after your contact with asbestos.  Some symptoms of asbestos injuries are:</p>
<p>* Chest pain<br />
* Fluid surrounding the lung<br />
* Shortness of breath<br />
* Fatigue<br />
* Wheezing, hoarseness, or persistent cough<br />
* Blood coughed up<br />
* Jaundice<br />
* Blood clots<br />
* Internal bleeding<br />
* Low blood sugar<br />
* Chest pain<br />
* Severe swelling of the midsection</p>
<p>These symptoms may not always be the result of asbestos injuries. If you or someone you know is suffering from any of these symptoms, Jeffers Denver Law suggests you visit your local physician or hospital and get tested. If you or a loved one is suffering from asbestos injuries, always get medical treatment first, then contact Jeffers Denver Law to represent you and assist you in holding those responsible to pay medical and monetary costs you deserve associated with this personal injury.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The loss of a limb due to amputations can effect you greatly. The personal injury itself can be life threatening. Mary Jeffers of Jeffers Denver Law will fight hard for your rights to recover the monetary compensation you are owed due to this negligent act that has caused both severe physical pain as well as mental anguish.</p>
<p>If you have suffered an amputation as a result of negligence due to someone else, there is a good possibility the injury is more serious then if caused by yourself because you as the victim were unprepared for the possibility of such an injury occurring.</p>
<h3>Causes of Amputations</h3>
<p>Amputations are usually the result of a separate serious personal injury. An example of this is if your arm is involved in an industrial accident with faulty or misused equipment or due to any car accident, normally a hit and run accident. Physicians can often make the determination that the limb involved in the injury can not be saved thus the amputation is the only remaining option. Even if the limb involved could be saved, this can lead to additional and even more serious injuries and infections.</p>
<p>Jeffers Denver Law cannot ease the pain and suffering you have due to the loss of a limb from a personal injury accident, but we will make sure those parties responsible for your injuries are held accountable and you receive the proper compensation owed.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a former claims adjuster who worked for a national insurance company, I learned at an early stage in my career as a Colorado injury attorney that the insurance company that insures an injured worker for a workers compensation injury &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/15secrets/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a former claims adjuster who worked for a national insurance company, I learned at an early stage in my career as a Colorado injury attorney that the insurance company that insures an injured worker for a workers compensation injury or a personal injury arising from an auto accident or a slip and fall accident does not have the best interests of the injured person at heart.  In fact, insurance companies have boards of directors whose sole purpose is to make money for the insurance company.  In order to do this, it is the claims adjuster’s or claims representative’s duty to see that your workers compensation claim or personal injury claim is denied and that you receive the least benefits or money possible.</p>
<p>The Colorado Workers Compensation Act’s stated intent is to allow injured workers to represent themselves without an attorney or lawyer.  In Colorado, claimants often represent themselves without a lawyer.  The reality is the Colorado workers compensation system is very a rule-oriented process and a trap for a Colorado injured worker or victim who is not a Colorado attorney or Colorado lawyer.  These are the fifteen (15) secrets that a Colorado claims adjuster or Colorado claims representative does not want you to know, and you won’t, if you do not hire a Colorado workers compensation attorney, a Colorado workers compensation lawyer, a Colorado personal injury attorney or a Colorado personal injury lawyer:</p>
<p>1.  In the event you are injured in the course and scope of your employment in Colorado, you have four (4) days to provide written notice to your employer of your work-related injury.</p>
<p>2.  The Colorado employer/insurer has twenty (20) days after the filing of the report of your workers compensation incident with the Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation (the Division) to admit that your injury occurred at work or contest (deny) that your injury occurred at work.</p>
<p>3.  If you are injured in the course and scope of your employment in Colorado, you have a right to compensation for mileage to and from your health care appointments.  Often times, claims adjusters working for the insurance company “forget” to advise you of this.  It this omission is done on a mass basis, this results in millions of dollars of additional profits for insurance companies, such as the Colorado based insurance company, Pinnacol.</p>
<p>4.  In the event you are unable to work due to a work-related injury, your employer or the workers compensation insurance company owes you 2/3 of the average weekly wage of your salary which is temporary total disability benefits.  In the event your employer or the workers compensation insurance company admits for these benefits, they must pay you at least once every two weeks.</p>
<p>5.  The Colorado Rules of Evidence apply in all Colorado workers compensation cases as well as all Colorado personal injury cases.  Therefore, if you proceed to hearing in a Colorado workers compensation case or to trial in a Colorado personal injury case and you have not been to law school, you will probably lose.</p>
<p>6.  Until recently, a Colorado claims adjuster could pay benefits that you would have received from your Colorado personal injury claim directly to your medical providers who are asserting a subrogation or reimbursement interest possibly leaving you with no monetary compensation for your injury.  A Colorado law that went into effect August 11, 2010 limits the ability of a Colorado insurer to obtain a repayment of benefits, through reimbursement or subrogation, if the repayment would cause the injured party to not be fully compensated.  Additionally, if the injured party has been fully compensated and the repayment is allowed, the amount of the repayment is limited to the amount actually paid by the insurer or, 80% of the usual and customary charge for the same service charged by health care providers that provide the same care in the geographic region.  Finally, an insurer must pay its proportionate share of attorney fees and costs incurred by the injured party in obtaining the settlement or judgment.</p>
<p>7.  If you suffer an injury in Colorado from a fall or due to a car accident, and you obtain a recovery that is less than the total amount of coverage available under any third-party liability insurance policy or uninsured or under insured motorist coverage, you are presumed to be fully compensated.  A rebuttable presumption that an injured party has not been fully compensated is created if the injured party makes a recovery that equals the amount of coverage available under all third-party liability insurance policies and uninsured and under insured motorist coverages.  Further, when an injured party obtains a judgment, the amount of judgment is presumed to be the amount necessary to fully compensate the injured party.</p>
<p>8.  If you are injured due to the negligence of a third-party  and receive medical treatment, and you also receive monetary compensation that is less than the sum of all your damages, you must notify the insurance company that is seeking reimbursement of your medical expenses that you intend to limit their ability to obtain repayment within sixty (60) days after obtaining each monetary recovery.  The notice must specify the total amount and source of the monetary recovery, any applicable coverage limits, and the amount of costs charged to the injured party.</p>
<p>9.  In the past, a Colorado claims adjuster’s salary could be based on the number of<br />
policies canceled, the number of times coverage is denied, the use of a quota limiting or restricting the number or volume of claims and the use of an arbitrary quota or cap limiting or restricting the amount of claims payments without due consideration of the merits of the claim.  As of May 17, 2010, these claims practices are defined as an unfair compensation practice and a deceptive act or practice in the business of insurance.</p>
<p>10.  When you experience a job-related injury in Colorado, your employer or the insurance company should provide you with a list of at least two designated physicians from which you can choose a treating physician.  However, there are limitations and requirements concerning this request.  First, the employee must complete all requests within ninety (90) days following the date of injury.  Also, the injured worker must complete the request prior to reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI).  Finally, the change of physician is limited to another physician on the designated list.</p>
<p>11.  If you are an injured worker in Colorado, and you settle your case with the claims representative or attorney representing the employer and the employer’s insurance company, you must receive the lump sum settlement within fifteen (15) days after the employer or insurance company receives the signed settlement order.</p>
<p>12.  In Colorado, when you are injured at work and obtain maximum medical improvement (MMI), you have a right to see an independent doctor who is assigned by the Colorado Division of Workers Compensation (the Division) in the Department of Labor and Employment.  This doctor does not work for your employer or your employer’s workers compensation carrier.  The Division provides you with a list of three physicians.  Prior to making a determination of which physician you don’t want, the injured worker may request and is entitled to obtain and review a summary disclosure of any business, employment, financial or advisory relationship between a listed physician and an insurer, self-insured employer or claimant.</p>
<p>13.  With regards to workers compensation claims, an insurer, self-insured employer,<br />
health care provider or employee or contractor of an insurer, self-insured employer or health care provider is prohibited from paying or receiving any form of monetary compensation that is based on any of the following; the number of days to maximum medical improvement, the rate of claims approved or denied, the number of medical procedures, diagnostic procedures or treatment appointments approved, or any other criteria designed or intended to encourage a violation of the “Workers’ Compensation Act of Colorado”.  Payment of remuneration based on any such factors constitutes an unfair or deceptive practice in the business of insurance and subjects the insurer or self-insured<br />
employer committing the violation to penalties under the unfair or deceptive insurance practices statutes, which may be up to $3,000 per violation, not to exceed an aggregate penalty of $30,000, or, in the case of knowing violations, up to $30,000 per violation, not to exceed an aggregate penalty of $750,000 annually.</p>
<p>14. If you are injured on the job in Colorado, and your authorized treating physician<br />
recommends medical maintenance benefits, and those benefits are unpaid and contested are either admitted fewer than twenty (20) days before the date of the hearing or ordered after an application for hearing on the benefits is filed, the court is required to award all costs, not including attorney fees, to you.</p>
<p>15.  When you are injured at work, and make a Colorado workers compensation claim, your employer or workers compensation insurer can request that you attend an independent medical examination (IME) with a physician whom they choose.  This is different from a Division Independent Medical Examination (DIME).  For all workers compensation claims filed after August 5, 2009, the physician selected by the employer or workers compensation insurance company must record the examination.  The injured worker also has a right to record the examination.  You may request the recording, and if the recording is inaudible or the physician fails to record the examination, you may attempt to strike the IME.</p>
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		<title>Denver Workers&#8217; Comp Attorney Mary Jeffers is offering a free workers compensation consultation</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the world of attorneys and law firms, free is a word seldom used. At Jeffers Denver Law, we understand the difficulties involved when  suffering from an accident that has taken place on the job and how it can interfere with  your day to day life. Dealing with insurance companies and their claims process and prospect of  litigation may also cause anxiety on top of your injuries. Our Denver law firm is here to ease any concerns that you may have and guide you through the complicated process. My Denver Workers Compensation Law Firm will aggressively prosecute your  claim and work to maximize the compensation you receive. I am dedicated to personal service and will  represent you with the utmost integrity. That is why I am excited to use the word free with my <a title="Free Workers Compensation Consultation" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">Free Workers Comp Consultation</a>. Simply fill out the form located<a title="Denver Workers Comp Consultation" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/"> here</a>, or always feel free to call me personally at 303-573-7948.</p>
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		<title>Westminster</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Westminster Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney Handling Workers Comp Cases in Westminster Colorado When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/westminster/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Westminster Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Westminster Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Westminster residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
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<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Westminster Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Westminster.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Westminster Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of expWestminsternce you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Westminster Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Westminster workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Westminster</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Westminster, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Westminster Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Westminster Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Superior Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Superior residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
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<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Superior Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Superior.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Superior Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Superior Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Superior workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Superior</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Superior, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Superior Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Superior Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Englewood</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Englewood Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney Handling Workers Comp Cases in Englewood Colorado When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is &#8230; <a href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/englewood/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Englewood Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Englewood Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Englewood residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Englewood Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Englewood.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Englewood Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Englewood Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Englewood workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Englewood</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Englewood, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Englewood Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Englewood Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Wheat Ridge Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Wheat Ridge Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Wheat Ridge residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Wheat Ridge Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Wheat Ridge.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your <a title="Workers' Compensation Case" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers&#8217; compensation case</a>.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Wheat Ridge Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Wheat Ridge Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Wheat Ridge workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Wheat Ridge</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Wheat Ridge, the <a title="Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers compensation attorney</a> can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Wheat Ridge Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Wheat Ridge Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Broomfield</title>
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<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Broomfield Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Broomfield residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Broomfield Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Broomfield.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Broomfield Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Broomfield Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Broomfield workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Broomfield</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Broomfield, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Broomfield Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Broomfield Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Firestone</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Firestone Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Firestone&nbsp;Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the   reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a   job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation   at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and   degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the   legal team has been assisting Firestone residents for over 30 years with   job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217;   compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Firestone Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Firestone.  The staff is well versed and can assist you   or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared   to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer   will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217;   compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated   with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the   clients feel comfortable and at home. </p>
<p>  It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Firestone Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.    Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on   such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find   at this firm.  A <a title="Firestone Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Firestone workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is   focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful   experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of   job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist   you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Firestone</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that   occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get   your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This   result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful,   knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the   finances involved. </p>
<p>    Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a   green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights,   and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do   not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it   impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on   the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for   you.  </p>
<p>    If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in   Firestone, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at   home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here   to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible   for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the   legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is   really important &#8211; your health and recovery. </p>
<p>    <strong>Office Address:</strong> <br />
    8690 Wolff Court<br />
    Suite 200<br />
    Westminster, CO 80031 <br />
    303-573-7948    </p>
<p>    <strong><a title="Contact a Firestone Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Firestone Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Thornton</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Thornton Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Thornton Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Thornton residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Thornton Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Thornton.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Thornton Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Thornton Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Thornton workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Thornton</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Thornton, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Thornton Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Thornton Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Northglenn</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Northglenn Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Northglenn Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Northglenn residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Northglenn Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Northglenn.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Northglenn Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Northglenn Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Northglenn workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Northglenn</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Northglenn, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Northglenn Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Northglenn Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Brighton Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Brighton Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Brighton residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Brighton Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Brighton.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Brighton Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Brighton Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Brighton workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Brighton</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Brighton, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Brighton Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Brighton Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Ft. Lupton Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Ft. Lupton Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Ft. Lupton residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Ft. Lupton Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Ft. Lupton.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Ft. Lupton Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Ft. Lupton Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Ft. Lupton workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Ft. Lupton</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Ft. Lupton, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Ft. Lupton Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Ft. Lupton Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Louisville Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Louisville residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in <a title="Workers' Compensation Cases" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers&#8217; compensation cases</a> of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Louisville Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Louisville.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Louisville Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Louisville Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Louisville workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Louisville</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Louisville, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a <a title="Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers compensation attorney</a>  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Louisville Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Louisville Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Lafayette Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Lafayette Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Lafayette residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Lafayette Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Lafayette.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Lafayette Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Lafayette Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Lafayette workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Lafayette</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Lafayette, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your <a title="Work Related Injury" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/">work-related injury</a> case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Lafayette Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Lafayette Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Erie</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Erie Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Erie Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Erie residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Erie Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Erie.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Erie Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Erie Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenvlaw.com/firm-overview/">Erie workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Erie</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Erie, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Erie Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Erie Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Boulder Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Boulder Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Boulder residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Boulder Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Boulder.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Boulder Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Boulder Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Boulder workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Boulder</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Boulder, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Boulder Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Boulder Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Longmont Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Longmont residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Longmont Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Longmont.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Longmont Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Longmont Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Longmont workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Longmont</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with <a title="Workers' Compensation Cases" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers&#8217; compensation cases</a> that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Longmont, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Longmont Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Longmont Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Estes Park</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Estes Park Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Estes Park Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Estes Park residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Estes Park Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Estes Park.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Estes Park Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Estes Park Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Estes Park workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Estes Park</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Estes Park, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Estes Park Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Estes Park Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Milliken</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Milliken Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Milliken Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Milliken residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Milliken Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Milliken.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Milliken Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Milliken Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Milliken workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Milliken</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Milliken, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Milliken Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Milliken Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Ault</title>
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<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Ault Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Ault residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Ault Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Ault.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Ault Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Ault Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Ault workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Ault</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Ault, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Ault Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Ault Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Windsor</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Windsor Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Windsor Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Windsor residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Windsor Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Windsor.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Windsor Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Windsor Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Windsor workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Windsor</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Windsor, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong></p>
<p>8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Windsor Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Windsor Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Loveland</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Loveland Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Loveland Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Loveland residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Loveland Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Loveland.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Loveland Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Loveland Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Loveland workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Loveland</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Loveland, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a w<a title="Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">orkers compensation attorney</a>  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Loveland Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Loveland Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Ft. Collins</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Ft. Collins Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Ft. Collins Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Ft. Collins residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Ft. Collins Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Ft. Collins.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Ft. Collins Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Ft. Collins Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Ft. Collins workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Ft. Collins</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Ft. Collins, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Ft. Collins Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Ft. Collins Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Brush</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Brush Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Brush Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Brush residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Brush Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Brush.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Brush Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Brush Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Brush workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Brush</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Brush, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Brush Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Brush Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Ft. Morgan</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Ft. Morgan Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Ft. Morgan Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Ft. Morgan residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Ft. Morgan Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Ft. Morgan.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Ft. Morgan Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Ft. Morgan Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Ft. Morgan workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Ft. Morgan</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with <a title="Workers' Compensation Cases" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers&#8217; compensation cases</a> that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Ft. Morgan, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Ft. Morgan Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Ft. Morgan Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Sterling</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Sterling Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Sterling Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Sterling residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Sterling Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Sterling.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Sterling Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Sterling Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Sterling workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Sterling</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Sterling, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Sterling Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Sterling Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Commerce City Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Commerce City Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Commerce City residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Commerce City Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Commerce City.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Commerce City Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on <a title="Workers' Compensation" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers compensation</a> and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Commerce City Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Commerce City workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Commerce City</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Commerce City, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Commerce City Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Commerce City Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Centennial</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Centennial Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Centennial Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Centennial residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Centennial Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Centennial.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Centennial Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Centennial Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Centennial workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Centennial</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Centennial, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Centennial Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Centennial Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Lakewood</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Lakewood Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Lakewood Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Lakewood residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Lakewood Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Lakewood.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Lakewood Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Lakewood Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Lakewood workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Lakewood</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with <a title="Workers' Compensation" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers&#8217; compensation</a> cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Lakewood, the <a title="Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers compensation attorney</a> can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Lakewood Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Lakewood Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Greenwood Village</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Greenwood Village Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Greenwood Village Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Greenwood Village residents for over 30 years with job related <a title="Workers' Compensation Cases" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers&#8217; compensation cases</a>.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Greenwood Village Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Greenwood Village.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Greenwood Village Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Greenwood Village Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Greenwood Village workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Greenwood Village</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Greenwood Village, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a <a title="Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers compensation attorney</a>  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Greenwood Village Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Greenwood Village Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Highlands Ranch</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Highlands Ranch Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Highlands Ranch Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Highlands Ranch residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Highlands Ranch Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Highlands Ranch.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Highlands Ranch Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Highlands Ranch Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Highlands Ranch workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Highlands Ranch</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Highlands Ranch, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a <a title="Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers compensation attorney</a>  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Highlands Ranch Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Highlands Ranch Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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		<title>Lone Tree</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Lone Tree Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Lone Tree Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Lone Tree residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Lone Tree Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Lone Tree.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Lone Tree Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Lone Tree Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Lone Tree workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Lone Tree</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Lone Tree, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Lone Tree Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Lone Tree Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Littleton Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Littleton Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Littleton residents for over 30 years with job related <a title="Workers' Compensation Cases" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers&#8217; compensation cases</a>.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Littleton Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Littleton.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Littleton Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Littleton Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Littleton workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Littleton</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Littleton, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a <a title="Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers compensation attorney</a>  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  <a title="Workers' Compensation" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">Workers&#8217; compensation</a> cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Colorado residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Colorado.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Colorado Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on workers compensation and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Colorado Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Colorado workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Colorado</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Colorado, the workers compensation attorney can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a <a title="Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers compensation attorney</a>  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Colorado Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Denver Colorado Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h1>
<h3>Handling Workers Comp Cases in Denver Colorado</h3>
<p>When you or a loved one has been injured on the job due to the reckless, negligent or dangerous acts of another or through a job-related accident, it is critical that you get legal representation at once.  Workers&#8217; compensation cases are individual and unique, each with its own circumstances and degree of injury.  At Jeffers Denver Law, the legal team has been assisting Denver residents for over 30 years with job related workers&#8217; compensation cases.  Our firm has tried and won thousands of cases for injured clients in workers&#8217; compensation cases of all types, including the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Neck &amp; Back Injuries</li>
<li>Construction Accidents</li>
<li>Knee, Shoulder &amp; Elbow Injuries</li>
<li>Slip &amp; Fall Injuries</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Fatal Work Accidents &amp; Injuries</li>
<li>Gas, Asbestos &amp; Toxic Exposure</li>
<li>Vision &amp; Hearing Loss</li>
<li>Auto Accidents on the Job</li>
</ul>
<h3>Denver Workers&#8217; Compensation Lawyers</h3>
<p>The legal team has represented individuals of every type in Denver.  The staff is well versed and can assist you or your loved one, no matter what your needs may be. Our firm is prepared to discuss the details of your situation with you for free.  This offer will help you to determine how to move forward with your workers&#8217; compensation case.  No matter what the situation is, you will be treated with the care and respect you deserve, and the friendly staff makes the clients feel comfortable and at home.</p>
<p>It does make a difference who you choose as your attorney through the <a title="Free Denver Workers' Compensation consultation." href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/free-work-injury-consultation/">workers&#8217; comp claim process</a>.  Many law firms do not focus on <a title="Workers' Compensation" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers compensation</a> and may take on such a case now and again, without the depth of experience you will find at this firm.  A <a title="Denver Workers' Comp Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/firm-overview/">Denver workers&#8217; compensation attorney</a> is focused on this aspect of the law and has decades of successful experience in fighting for compensation for damages in all types of job-related and other workers&#8217; compensation cases. The firm can assist you through the process of filing for benefits as well as in handling any hearings or appeals that are necessary.</p>
<h3>Handling Workers&#8217; Compensation Claims in Denver</h3>
<p>The firm accepts clients with workers&#8217; compensation cases that occurred on the job without the necessity to outlay cash.  When you get your settlement, judgment or verdict, the firm then gets paid.  This result-oriented approach gives clients the ability to have a powerful, knowledgeable lawyer fighting for them without worrying about the finances involved.</p>
<p>Whether you are in the U.S.A. legally or illegally, whether you have a green card, are paid legally or under the table &#8211; you still have rights, and are entitled to file a suit if your case warrants this action.  Do not feel that your immigration or status in the country makes it impossible to legally seek compensation for injuries suffered while on the job.  You have rights, and the legal team at our firm will fight for you.</p>
<p>If your injury makes it difficult for you to come to the office in Denver, the <a title="Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers compensation attorney</a> can visit you at home, at the hospital or at your place of work.  The legal team is here to fight on your behalf, and to make the process as simple as possible for the client.  With a workers compensation attorney  attending to the legal aspects of your work-related injury case, you can focus on what is really important &#8211; your health and recovery.</p>
<p><strong>Office Address:</strong><br />
8690 Wolff Court<br />
Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</p>
<p><strong><a title="Contact a Denver Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/contact-us/">Contact a Denver Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</a> if you are seeking a powerful, experienced and compassionate lawyer who will fight relentlessly for the benefits you need.</strong></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Questions your claims adjuster may not want to answer</p>
<p><strong>Q:        If I am injured at work in Colorado, can I go to the doctor I want to?</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>A: </strong>Your employer has the right to select the medical provider or authorized treating physician that you must use.  Most employers should provide you with a list of approved medical providers (a designated  provider list).  You may choose a treating doctor from this list.  If your employer does not properly designate a medical provider, you have the right to choose your own medical provider.  Bear in mind, that whether your employer chooses a doctor or you do, once that choice is made, the doctor cannot be changed without the insurance company’s consent.  After the claim is filed, the insurance company may request that you be examined by another physician of its choice, and at its expense.  In the event you do not go to the examination, you could be subjected to penalties, and the insurance company may ask the Division for permission to stop your benefits.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Q:        What if I miss a doctor’s appointment?</strong></p>
<p><strong>A: </strong>In Colorado, if you fail to appear at an appointment with one of your authorized treating physicians, you may be sent a notice of a rescheduled appointment.  The insurance company may stop your benefits without a hearing if you do not attend the rescheduled appointment.  In the event you believe that the insurance company was wrong when they terminated your benefits, you can request a mediation or prehearing conference to assist in resolving the dispute without a hearing or you may request a hearing.</p>
<p><strong>Q:        Will my doctor’s bills be paid by the insurance company?</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>A: </strong>Once the insurance company files an Admission of Liability in Colorado, or a final order for medical benefits has been awarded in your case, your workers’ compensation doctors should seek financial reimbursement from the insurance company.  It is illegal for you to be billed for the cost of their services or for the difference between what has been charged and what the insurance company paid.  Your doctors should send all their bills directly to the insurance company with the insurance company’s claim number included.  If you are billed for authorized medical services, you should forward it to the workers’ compensation insurance company with the insurance company’s claim number included.  After the bill is forwarded to the insurance company, the claims adjuster is required to make payment or provide notification of the reason for nonpayment within 30 days.</p>
<p><strong>Q:        What medical expenses arising from my Colorado work-related injury does the insurance company pay for?</strong></p>
<p><strong>A: </strong>The workers’ compensation insurance company pays for all reasonable and necessary medical expenses provided you receive care from a designated doctor or one who is authorized to provide care.  If the workers’ compensation doctor refers you to another doctor for treatment for your injury, and the treatment is reasonable and necessary, this medical treatment will also be covered.  In addition, you will be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary medical equipment, supplies, and prescriptions.  You should also receive reimbursement for mileage to and from medical appointments.  If you go to a doctor who is not authorized, the workers’ compensation insurance company probably will not reimburse you for those medical bills.</p>
<p><strong>Q:        What if my Colorado workers’ compensation claim is denied?</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>A: </strong>The workers’ compensation insurance company may deny your claim for a variety of reasons.  If the claims adjuster does not believe your injury is work-related or if it is believed that they do not have complete and accurate information and further investigation is necessary, the insurance company will deny your claim.  The insurance representative will then file a Notice of Contest.  When the workers’ compensation insurance company denies your claim, you are responsible for all medical bills arising from your illness or injury.  If you have private health insurance, you may then be eligible for coverage under your private healthcare policy.  If the insurance company continues to deny your claim after you have discussed your case with the adjustor, you may have no choice but to apply for hearing.  Attorney Mary E. Jeffers will assist you with this process and provide aggressive representation at hearing.</p>
<p><strong>Q:        What if my Colorado work injury was caused by another party instead of my employer?</strong></p>
<p><strong>A: </strong>If you are harmed in the course and scope of your employment, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, regardless of the cause.  In Colorado, you can also sue the third-party that caused the injury such as the negligent driver, or the manufacturer, distributor or seller of the faulty equipment that caused the injury.  If your co-worker caused the injury, you cannot sue him or her in Colorado.  If you recover from a third-party, the workers’ compensation insurance company is eligible for workers’ compensation reimbursement, and they are able to join you in the suit.</p>
<p><strong>Q:        What type of injuries or diseases are covered under Colorado workers’ compensation?</strong></p>
<p><strong>A: </strong>Virtually every type of work-related injury and injuries arising from occupational exposure are covered by workers’ compensation.  Some of the most common industrial injuries that are covered are bodily reactions to substances, wounds, traumatic injuries, back injuries, and repetitive-stress injuries (RSIs) like carpal-tunnel syndrome (CTS).  Colorado also covers mental or emotional harm, including depression, providing it arises from the work injury.  Preexisting injuries are not covered unless they are aggravated at work.</p>
<p><strong>Q:        How does the insurance company determine how I will be financially compensated for my wage loss?</strong></p>
<p><strong>A: </strong>The method by which the insurance company calculates your average weekly wage is determined in Colorado by the adjustor.  This calculation results in your wage loss benefits, and what you will receive for your time off work.  If you are unable to work at all due to doctor’s restrictions, you are entitled to receive two-thirds of your average weekly wage in temporary total disability benefits up to a legal cap.  The monetary value of fringe benefits, such as free meals, should also be included in the calculation of your average weekly wage.  In the event you employer-paid medical insurance is terminated because you are off work, the value of that insurance should be included in you average weekly wage.  Cobra letters are useful in determining the value of your employer paid medical insurance.  If you have questions on the calculation of your average weekly wage, call the Law Office of Mary E. Jeffers.</p>
<p><strong>Q:        How can I see an independent doctor in Colorado who isn’t being paid by the workers’ compensation insurance company?</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>A: </strong>Once your condition has stabilized and ceased to improve and you are placed at maximum medical improvement (MMI) by the workers’ compensation doctor, you can request a Division Independent Medical Examination (DIME).  A level II state trained accredited physician will evaluate your medical condition, and probably determine your permanent impairment.  The cost of this examination is usually $675.00 and is paid by the party requesting the DIME.  If you are unable to pay, you may request that a judge of the Office of Administrative Courts determine whether you meet the financial requirements for indigence.  In most cases, if you are unable to afford a Division Independent Medical Examination, Attorney Mary E. Jeffers will front the cost of the DIME.</p>
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<p><strong>8690 Wolff Court<br />Suite 200<br />
    Westminster, CO 80031</p>
<p>303-573-7948  1-888-778-6685</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Colorado’s  workers’ compensation laws provide for permanent disability benefits for  employees who have been injured on the job and who will suffer some degree of  permanent impairment because of those injuries. The ratings system is specified  by state law, and ratings are assigned by the physician who has treated your  injuries. However, a permanent disability rating is not given until your doctor  feels you’ve recovered from your injury to the full extent you that can be  expected. This point is known as your MMI, or maximum medical improvement.  Maximum medical improvement can be a somewhat subjective decision, sometimes  leading to disputes between injured employees and their employers’ insurers. If  your case involves issues pertaining to your permanent disability, consult an  experienced workers’ compensation attorney for advice and guidance.</p>
<p>At the  law firm of Mary E. Jeffers, our Colorado disability ratings attorneys are  well-versed in the workers’ compensation process and have experience in  reviewing and interpreting medical documentation. Attorney Jeffers’ background  as an insurance claims adjuster provides valuable insight into the  decision-making processes of insurance firms, and it also means that she brings  to the table a comprehensive understanding of both the medical and legal  aspects that characterize workers’ compensation cases. Our disability ratings  lawyers take a personal approach to your case, meeting with you to review the  relevant details, and then aggressively pursuing the maximum level of benefits  and compensation to which the law entitles you.</p>
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<p>When you&#8217;ve been injured on the job and that injury results in permanent disability, you have the right to receive workers&#8217; compensation benefits. The amount of money you&#8217;ll receive for a permanent disability depends on the impairment rating that your physician assigns. It is important to make sure that the rating you receive accurately reflects your true degree of disability. Contact a Colorado disability ratings attorney for advice and guidance in the permanent disability ratings process.</td>
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<p>When your doctor has determined that you’ve reached your MMI,  he or she will decide if your injury has left you with a permanent disability.  If so, the physician will assign a disability rating. The number is expressed  as a percentage, and Colorado law dictates that the ratings system is based on  guidelines established by the American Medical Association. Your Colorado  disability ratings lawyer can advise you on any questions regarding the  appropriateness of the specific rating you’ve received.</p>
<p>A  disability rating may reflect either permanent total disability or permanent  partial disability. Total disability means that your injury has left you unable  to work ever, even on a part-time basis. If your injury has caused you to lose  some of your ability to function, but still leaves you capable of doing some  type of work (even if it is not the work you performed before your injury), you  are entitled to receive permanent partial disability benefits. Within the  category of permanent partial disabilites, there are two types of ratings:  whole body ratings and extremity ratings. Just as their names suggest, those  are based on the type of injury you’ve suffered. A whole body injury involves  your torso, you back, your head or your neck. Conversely, extremity injuries  affect the arms, hands and fingers or the legs, feet and toes.</p>
<p>Disability  ratings that arise from injuries to your extremities are based on how serious  the injury is. Colorado law specifies a formula to be used in calculating  whole-person ratings. It includes consideration of your age and the amount of  your wages. The state’s workers’ compensation laws further speak to scheduled  and non-scheduled injuries. Scheduled injuries are spelled out in the Colorado  Statutes, and a value is assigned to each. Injuries not specified on that  schedule are also addressed in the statutes, but are valued in a different  fashion.</p>
<p>The  Colorado disability attorneys at the law firm of Mary E. Jeffers specialize in  the intricate legal situations that arise when you’ve been permanently injured  on the job. We understand how complex and confusing the state’s laws about  workers’ compensation and permanent disability can seem. That’s why we offer  you a free consultation to learn about your individual situation. Once we have  a full understanding of the circumstances under which you suffered your injury  and the outlook for your future ability to work, we can provide you with the  guidance you need to make informed decisions about your case. Our disability  ratings attorneys have successfully represented many injured workers who have  had to fight for accurate disability ratings and the full scope of compensation  they deserve. When you’re injured and in need of a strong advocate with  experience in Colorado’s workers’ compensation system, contact the law offices  of Mary E. Jeffers. Call to schedule your free consultation today.</p>
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		<title>No-Fault Work Injuries</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="../../../wp-content/themes/twentyten/images/8.png" alt="Text Box: About Workers’ Compensation      •	Workers’ compensation has been called the oldest form of no-fault insurance  •	If there is a dispute about an employee’s entitlement to workers’ compensation benefits, the injured employee bears the burden of proving that he or she is eligible  •	Your employer has the right to designate which doctor you see when you suffer an on-the-job injury  •	The Colorado Department of Labor &amp; Employment’s Division of Workers’ Compensation lists 16 different time limits that apply to various aspects of the workers compensation process    Source: Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation  " width="276" height="464" align="right" hspace="12" />Because Colorado has what is called a “no-fault” system, it makes no difference who is to blame for a workplace accident that causes you injuries. That means that you could have been harmed because your boss was careless, or because a co-worker failed to follow company procedures. Perhaps you were responsible for your own injury. Or maybe there was no one to blame, and an accident was simply an accident. The State of Colorado says that you’re entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits, so long as your situation meets the proscribed eligibility requirements. At the same time, it means that you can’t sue your employer because of your injury.</p>
<p>At the law office of Mary E. Jeffers, our experienced Colorado work accident attorneys understand the complicated collection of laws and procedures that make up the state’s workers’ compensation system. When you’ve been injured on the job or you’ve become ill because you were exposed to a toxic substance at work, it’s only natural to have questions – both medical and legal. You want to know what your rights are, and you want to know that you’ve taken every opportunity to provide not only for yourself, but for the family members who depend on you. The veteran workers’ compensation attorneys at the law office of Mary E. Jeffers are sensitive to those needs. We’re also sensitive to the fact that a workplace injury can be a traumatic experience. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing you with the legal insight you need to ensure that you receive the maximum benefits to which you’re entitled.</p>
<p>Although you cannot sue your employer for an injury you suffer on the job, there may be circumstances in which you <em>can</em> sue a third party who is responsible for injuring you. For instance, if your job involves operating machinery and you were injured because the equipment was defective in some way, you might be able to sue the manufacturer of the item. Another example of a potential third-party liability: You drive a vehicle for your employer and were on the road to make a delivery. If your vehicle is struck by another, causing you injury, the driver of that vehicle would be considered a third party. In such a situation, the advice of an experienced workers’ compensation attorney can help you understand your rights and pursue additional compensation.</p>
<p>When considering Colorado’s no-fault approach to workers’ compensation, it is important to know that there may be circumstances under which you will not be entitled to receive the maximum benefits. This can occur if you were harmed because you knowingly violated safety rules your employer has specified. If screening tests reveal that you were under the influence of alcohol or drugs (even drugs that your doctor prescribed) when you were injured, your benefits also can be reduced. In cases involving safety violations or impairment by drugs or alcohol, injured workers can lose up to half of their benefits – even if the injury results in permanent physical damage. In the event that your employer’s insurance company has alleged such circumstances and reduced your workers’ compensation benefits, you will want to seek the advice of a qualified workers’ compensation attorney.</p>
<p>Colorado workers’ compensation attorneys at the law office of Mary E. Jeffers know how upsetting it can be to suffer an injury on the job. We also understand that it can be frustrating and frightening to find yourself unable to work, especially if you have loved ones who rely on you for financial support. If your workers’ compensation benefits have been reduced, or if you question any aspects of your workers’ compensation claim, contact our firm to request a free consultation. Our no-fault work injury lawyers offer you the legal know-how and capability needed to ensure that your rights are respected. Contact the law office of Mary E. Jeffers.</p>
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		<title>Subrogation Claims</title>
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<p>The Denver  workers’ compensation attorneys in the law  office of Mary E. Jeffers are experienced in handling subrogation claims  related to workers’ compensation cases. When a company has provided or paid for  services on your behalf, and a third-party source of funds becomes available,  it is only natural that those organizations would seek reimbursement. Attorney  Jeffers’ insight into the claims adjustment process enables her firm to bring  proven skills to the resolution of subrogation claims.</p>
<p>In workers’ compensation  cases, the Denver workers’ compensation lawyers at the firm of Mary E. Jeffers  focus on the interests of the injured employee – you. Our aim is to provide you  with the skilled, assertive, and caring representation you need in order to  recover the maximum possible compensation in your particular circumstances.  When healthcare providers or additional insurance companies become involved, it  is important to know that your attorney understands how to work with those  parties to effectively resolve the interests of all concerned. Because Attorney  Jeffers possesses an inside perspective on the workings of insurance companies  and their claims processes, her firm has built a strong track record in all  aspects of workers’ compensation cases, including resolution of subrogation  claims.  </p>
<p>If you or someone you  care about has been injured or become ill due to harmful working conditions or  other occupational issues, contact the Colorado workers’ compensation lawyers  at the office of Mary E. Jeffers. Our Colorado subrogation claims attorneys  have the legal knowledge you need to successfully resolve workers’ compensation  issues, including subrogation claims. We have the know-how to confidently work with  all providers, insurers and other parties involved in your case. Our Colorado  subrogation claims lawyers understand the intricate legalities that apply to  subrogation, and we’re prepared to see that claims are resolved fairly and  expediently. For more information on our services, contact the law office of  Mary E. Jeffers.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="276" height="462" src="../../../wp-content/themes/twentyten/images/6.png" align="right" hspace="12" alt="Text Box: When Your Workers’ Compensation Claim is Denied    “If the workers’ compensation insurance company denies your claim, you may be responsible for all medical bills associated with the illness or injury.”    However, “if you believe your claim has been incorrectly denied, there are several options available to you [and] … you have the right to request a formal hearing on any disputed issue.”    “Workers' compensation hearings and procedures can be complicated. An attorney may be able to assist you with legal advice, investigation of your claim, production of witnesses at the hearing, conduct of your hearing, and communication with the insurance company's attorney.”    Source: State of Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation  ">Although Colorado’s  no-fault approach to workers’ compensation seems as if it would provide  employees with an uncomplicated means of accessing medical care and financial  benefits in the wake of an on-the-job injury, the reality isn’t so simple.  Workers’ compensation claims must go to your employer’s insurance carrier for  approval. Unfortunately, large insurance firms are not likely to have your best  interests as their top priority. In fact, it can be frustrating and  time-consuming to try and obtain the medical and financial help you desperately  need if you’ve been injured at work or contracted an illness because of  hazardous conditions on your job. When you find yourself facing a large  insurance company, you need a powerful legal resource in your corner. </p>
<p>Attorney Mary E. Jeffers’ background as a  workers’ compensation claims adjuster enables her firm to bring tremendous  insight to the thousands of workers’ compensation cases we’ve handled. Our  experienced workers’ compensation attorneys understand how insurance companies  work, and we aren’t afraid to take an aggressive stance on your behalf. When  your physical well-being is at stake and your family’s financial health may be  in jeopardy because an insurance carrier has denied your workers’ compensation  claim, the law firm of Mary E. Jeffers provides you with the powerful legal  resource you need to fight for your workers’ compensation benefits.</p>
<p>An insurance company may  deny your claim for workers compensation for a variety of reasons. If you’ve  been hurt and you aren’t able to work, your concerns must focus on regaining  your health and on ensuring that the loved ones who depend on you don’t suffer  because you aren’t able to earn a paycheck. Insurance giants who relentlessly  pursue their own financial bottom lines don’t think twice about rejecting  workers’ compensation claims. They may tell you that they don’t have sufficient  documentation of your medical condition, or they may dispute the circumstances  under which you say you were injured or became ill. Whatever the reason, you  may encounter lengthy delays in getting the benefits you need to get well and  get back to work.</p>
<p>At the law office of  Mary E. Jeffers, our Colorado workers’ compensation attorneys have an extensive  background in successfully representing the interests of employees who have  suffered injuries on the job and filed for workers’ compensation benefits. When  large insurance companies drag their heels or the claims process becomes unduly  cumbersome and complicated, you need a strong legal advocate who will go to bat  for you and the loved ones who rely on you. Our seasoned workers’ compensation  lawyers understand the procedures governing Colorado’s workers’ compensation  system. We also know how insurance companies work. Because Attorney Jeffers  brings experience in claims adjustment to her practice, our firm is able to  readily grasp the meaning of medical documentation and to interact  constructively with your doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists  and other healthcare providers.</p>
<p>When you’re in pain –  both physically and financially – because of an on-the-job injury or illness,  contact the law offices of Mary E. Jeffers. Our veteran workers’ compensation  attorneys are ready to put years of experience to work for you. Call us today  to schedule a free consultation about your workers’ compensation claim.</p>
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		<title>Workers&#8217; Compensation Appeals</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="276" height="462" src="../../../wp-content/themes/twentyten/images/4.png" align="right" hspace="12" alt="Text Box: When Your Workers’ Compensation Claim is Denied    “If the workers’ compensation insurance company denies your claim, you may be responsible for all medical bills associated with the illness or injury.”    However, “if you believe your claim has been incorrectly denied, there are several options available to you [and] … you have the right to request a formal hearing on any disputed issue.”    “Workers' compensation hearings and procedures can be complicated. An attorney may be able to assist you with legal advice, investigation of your claim, production of witnesses at the hearing, conduct of your hearing, and communication with the insurance company's attorney.”    Source: State of Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation  "> If you  are one of the unfortunate employees whose workers’ compensation claim has been  denied, you still have options available to you. In  fact, Colorado’s workers’ compensation procedures offer you the chance to file  an appeal at multiple levels within the filing process. Your claim could be  denied for any number of reasons, from a minor glitch on your original  application to a failure to obtain sufficient medical documentation to fully  explain your condition. When you receive a determination that you feel is  incorrect, you have the right to take the process to the next level with an  appeal. And the likelihood that you’ll win that appeal can be greater if you  have an informed workers’ compensation attorney on your side.<br />
When you  contact the law office of Mary E. Jeffers, our Colorado workers’ compensation  appeals attorneys will meet with you to learn the details of your case. We have  extensive experience with all phases of the appeals process, and our veteran  workers’ compensation lawyers are skilled negotiators and mediators who are  prepared to aggressively represent your interests. <br />
The Worker’s Compensation appeals board hears appeals from  employees whose claims for benefits have been denied. Once a denial has  occurred, a petition to review must be filed, followed within 20 days’ time by  a brief that supports the appeal. After the 20-day period has expired, an  Administrative Law Judge will review the case and make a ruling (called a  supplemental order) within another 30 days. The process also may involve a  pre-hearing conference to discuss a settlement, and may go on to a hearing.<br />
If  the Administrative Law Judge doesn’t issue a supplemental order, or if you remain  unsatisfied with the decision made, you have more options to appeal. However,  at this point, your appeal will go before the Industrial Claim Appeals  Office.&nbsp; There, two administrative judges will review your case and any  evidence you’ve submitted to support your claim. If you aren’t satisfied with  the decision of the Industrial Claim Appeals Office judges, you can take your  appeal to Colorado’s Court of Appeals. <br />
Although  you have multiple options when it comes to appealing decisions made about your  workers’ compensation claim, it isn’t difficult to see that the process can be  complicated, time-consuming, and intimidating. You’ll appreciate the peace of  mind that comes from having a skilled legal advocate to represent your  interests.</p>
<p>At the law  office of Mary E. Jeffers, our experienced Colorado workers compensation  appeals attorneys understand the intricacies of the law. We also know that  workers’ compensation laws are subject to change, so we are painstaking in our  efforts to ensure that our knowledge is up-to-the-minute. Attorney Jeffers’  background in claims adjustment offers our clients a uniquely inside  perspective that encompasses all phases of the workers’ compensation claims and  appeals process. We are dedicated to providing you with the kind of aggressive  and tenacious representation you need to pursue your workers’ compensation appeal.  Contact the law office of Mary E. Jeffers and request a free consultation about  your case.</p>
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		<title>Denied Workers Compensation Claims</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="../../../wp-content/themes/twentyten/images/4.png" alt="Text Box: When Your Workers’ Compensation Claim is Denied    “If the workers’ compensation insurance company denies your claim, you may be responsible for all medical bills associated with the illness or injury.”    However, “if you believe your claim has been incorrectly denied, there are several options available to you [and] … you have the right to request a formal hearing on any disputed issue.”    “Workers' compensation hearings and procedures can be complicated. An attorney may be able to assist you with legal advice, investigation of your claim, production of witnesses at the hearing, conduct of your hearing, and communication with the insurance company's attorney.”    Source: State of Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation  " hspace="12" width="276" height="462" align="right" />If  you’ve been injured on the job or become ill due to workplace conditions, the  last thing you want to worry about is a denial of your workers’ compensation  claim. A claim denial can adversely affect your ability to access the medical  care you need to help you recover. If your injury or illness is long-term, your  employer’s refusal to pay can have lasting consequences. Further, a denied  workers’ compensation claim means no money coming in to replace the wages  you’ve lost because you’re unable to work. If your claim has been denied by  your employer’s insurance company, you may still be able to get workers’  compensation benefits. With the help of a knowledgeable workers’ compensation  attorney, you may be able to turn a denial around.</p>
<p>At the law office of  Mary E. Jeffers, our Denver denied workers’ compensation claims lawyers know  how frustrating it can be to find yourself injured and in need of care only to  find stumbling blocks in your path. Because we have extensive experience in  handling workers’ compensation claims, we also recognize that a successful  outcome may depend on your having a seasoned attorney who can speak for you,  assertively and articulately. The Denver workers’ compensation claims attorneys  at the office of Mary E. Jeffers stand ready to protect your rights and speak  up for you.</p>
<p>Why would your  employer’s insurance carrier deny your workers’ compensation claim? There can  be multiple situations in which a denial occurs, including:</p>
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<li>The  insurance firm doesn’t feel you’ve proved you were injured on the job or while  you were performing your work.</li>
<li>The  carrier may issue a denial because it doesn’t have sufficient information about  your claim, particularly if documentation from a medical provider is lacking.</li>
<li>Your  injury isn’t severe enough to qualify for workers’ compensation.</li>
<li>You  have what is known as a “pre-existing condition” – a health issue from which  you suffered <em>before </em>you were injured.</li>
<li>Your  workers’ compensation claim was not filed within the specified time frame.</li>
<li>You  were injured because you broke your employer’s rules or policies.</li>
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<p>When you or someone you  care about has suffered an injury or become ill due to harmful conditions or  other workplace issues, workers’ compensation is designed to provide a safety  net of coverage for medical and financial needs. A denial of your workers’ compensation  claim can be aggressively addressed by the Colorado workers’ compensation  attorneys at the law office of Mary E. Jeffers. Contact our veteran workers’  compensation lawyers for the knowledgeable guidance you need when your workers’  compensation claim has been denied. Call the law office of Mary E. Jeffers.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="276" height="460" src="../../../wp-content/themes/twentyten/images/3.png" align="right" hspace="12" alt="Text Box: Why Should You Consult a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Before You Agree to a Settlement?    When you agree to a lump sum or other settlement of your workers’ compensation claim, you may relinquish some of your legal rights to pursue further benefits. That means that any future medical or financial needs that arise because of your injury will be your responsibility.     When your future ability to work is at stake, it means that the futures of the loved ones who depend on you are at stake, too. It is vital that you make strong and informed decisions about any settlement of your workers’ compensation claim.     The knowledgeable guidance of a seasoned Colorado workers’ compensation attorney can provide you with the solid resource you need when good decisions are crucial.     ">When  you’ve been injured on the job, it’s important to make certain that you’ve  received all the benefits to which you – and the loved ones who depend on you –  are entitled. In Colorado, workers’ compensation benefits can include medical  care, temporary total disability, temporary partial disability, permanent total  disability, permanent partial disability, reimbursement for your mileage to  medical facilities, payment for scars or disfigurement and, sometimes,  penalties that are awarded for legal violations of your employer. You also have  the right to pursue a settlement of your workers’ compensation claim. The  complexities of Colorado’s workers’ compensation procedures make it advisable  for you to seek guidance from a qualified attorney.</p>
<p>The law office of Mary  E. Jeffers can provide you with the informed advice you need to make sense of  Colorado’s complicated workers’ compensation regulations and procedures. Our  Denver workers’ compensation attorneys know that you’ve already suffered  because of your illness or injury. That’s why we want to offer you the  knowledge and experience we’ve built in the course of helping others who’ve  found themselves in similar situations. Our lawyers know that your concerns are  for your ability to work and earn a living for yourself and your family, both  now and in the future. If a work injury or illness affects your capabilities,  you want the security that comes from knowing you’ve gotten the best possible  settlement. The workers’ compensation attorneys at the offices of Mary E.  Jeffers are dedicated to helping you achieve that peace of mind.</p>
<p>The Colorado Division of  Workers’ Compensation explains that “settlement usually involves giving up all  or some of your rights to future workers’ compensation benefits, including  medical benefits, in exchange for an agreed upon amount of money.” In fact,  approval by the Division is required when the parties involved reach agreement  on the amount of a settlement. </p>
<p>Your Colorado workers’  compensation attorney from the offices of Mary E. Jeffers can help you if you  decide to pursue a workers’ compensation settlement. A settlement means that  you and your employer’s insurance company are able to reach an agreement  without taking a case to trial. Settlements may involve a single lump-sum  payment or payments made over a period of time. Lump sums are a  once-and-for-all proposition – your final payment for any remaining issues  related to your workers’ compensation case. That means you assume  responsibility for your medical care and other needs after the settlement is  reached. So it’s especially important to know that you’ve made the best possible  arrangements. It’s also important to make decisions based on a clear  understanding of all your options and all the potential consequences. A  qualified workers’ compensation attorney can help you examine those aspects of  your case knowledgeably and capably.</p>
<p>At the law offices of  Mary E. Jeffers, our Denver workers’ compensation lawyers are committed to  providing you with the seasoned legal advice you need. Our practice takes pride  in providing you with the kind of caring service that can make a real difference  when you’ve suffered the trauma of a workplace injury. We know that the law can  seem complex and intimidating. That’s why we offer you a free, no-obligation  consultation to explore your situation. We recognize that every case is  different, and we take a personal approach to helping you during this difficult  time. Call the office of Mary E. Jeffers today to schedule your consultation  with a qualified Colorado workers’ compensation attorney.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="277" height="203" src="../../../wp-content/themes/twentyten/images/2.png" align="right" hspace="12" alt="Text Box: “It is the intent of the general assembly that the ‘Workers’ Compensation Act of Colorado’   be interpreted so as to assure the quick and efficient delivery of disability and medical benefits to injured workers at a reasonable cost to employers.”    Source: Colorado Revised Statutes  ">When  Colorado’s lawmakers affirmed that employees would have access to assistance if  they were injured on the job, their legislation also provided for specific  kinds of benefits that injured or ill workers could receive. Generally, those  comprise medical, disability and death benefits. Your Denver workers’ compensation attorney can  provide you with complete information on the full scope of workers’  compensation benefits and the circumstances under which they apply.</p>
<p>At the law office of  Mary E. Jeffers, our Colorado workers’ compensation lawyers know how confusing  and complex the laws regarding workers’ compensation benefits can seem. If  you’re ill or injured, your energy must first be invested in your physical  recovery – not in trying to untangle the policies and procedures that govern  compensation claims. When you need comprehensive legal knowledge that you can  rely on, contact a Colorado workers’ compensation attorney at the offices of  Mary E. Jeffers. We’re here to help you and your family through this difficult  time, and to assist you in getting the benefits you deserve.</p>
<p>When you’ve been injured  on the job or you’ve become ill due to workplace conditions, your first duty  involves reporting that injury or illness. Certainly, if it is  life-threatening, you should seek emergency treatment, notifying your employer  at once. If you work for a company that already has a designated medical  provider, you must see that provider. “Workers’ compensation insurance pays for  all reasonable and necessary medical expenses, if you receive care from a  designated doctor or one who is authorized to provide care,” explains the  state’s Division of Workers’ Compensation. Of course, the reality isn’t quite  so simple. Different conditions apply if your employer has no designated  provider. Your employer’s insurance company must admit liability. There also  are lists of procedures to follow if you believe you aren’t receiving the care  you need.</p>
<p>Beyond medical  treatment, Colorado’s workers’ compensation laws provide for payment of  financial compensation to help you replace the wages you’ve lost due to illness  or injury. Financial compensation may be paid to you on a temporary basis if  you are able to recover and return to work. You must be unable to work for a  specified time in order to qualify for such temporary disability payments. In  turn, those payments will differ, depending on the extent of your disability.  In situations where employees are disabled permanently, different rules  regarding payments will apply. The situation grows more complicated if your  injury has left you with permanent scars or other disfiguring conditions. </p>
<p>In the event that an  employee dies as the result of a workplace injury or illness, benefits can be  paid to that worker’s survivors. Dependents may be eligible to receive weekly  payments, and benefits also are available to cover the cost of the deceased  employee’s funeral. Death benefits have their own associated rules and  regulations. The employee’s surviving spouse may receive payments under  specified conditions, as can dependent children and, in some cases, other  relatives who relied on the deceased employee. Age limits apply to the children  who may receive payments, and the amount of workers’ compensation death  benefits can be affected by any social security payments the dependent children  receive. While the workers’ compensation laws are meant to protect you and the  people who depend on you, they can be extremely hard to understand. Advice from  an attorney who is experienced in workers’ compensation claims can help to  de-mystify the process and ensure that you receive the benefits you’re entitled  to in a timely manner.</p>
<p>Attorney Mary E. Jeffers  brings experience in claims adjustment to her workers’ compensation practice.  That means that you benefit from the know-how of an attorney who has  familiarity with occupational injuries and illness. Attorney Jeffers  understands how workplace accidents can affect not only your physical  well-being, but also the pain and suffering such events can cause to those who  love you and rely on you. The Colorado workers’ compensation attorneys at the  law offices of Mary E. Jeffers offer you a free consultation. We’ll explore  your unique situation and work with you to secure the benefits you need. We’re  committed to helping ensure that you receive quality medical care and to make  certain that your family receives the financial care needed to avoid undue  hardship. When you’ve been injured at work or suffered a workplace-related  illness, the advice of a qualified Denver workers’ compensation lawyer can help  you cut through the red tape of workers’ compensation regulations. To schedule  your free consultation, call the law office of Mary E. Jeffers.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The concept of workers’ compensation has been in existence for many years. You may have heard workers’ compensation referred to as a no-fault program. Workers’ compensation was designed to provide benefits to employees and their employers, alike. If they are injured on the job, employees agree not to sue their employers in exchange for financial and medical benefits.<br />
For their part, employers accept limited liability for a worker’s injury in return for the assurance that they won’t be sued. That exchange eliminates the concept of fault … in theory. However, the reality is that even Colorado’s own Department of Labor &amp; Employment admits “the workers’ compensation system can be very complex,” making it “almost impossible to provide information that fully explains the process and applies to all claims.” Such an acknowledgement by the state underscores the wisdom of contacting a lawyer who is experienced in <a title="Workers' Compensation Claim" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers’ compensation claims</a> if you or someone you care about has been injured on the job.</p>
<h3>Experienced Denver Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorney</h3>
<p>At the law offices of Mary E. Jeffers, you’ll find experienced Denver workers’ compensation attorneys who offer you a free, no-obligation consultation to learn about your unique situation. Tell us how you or a loved one were injured or became ill because of your workplace. We have the wide-ranging experience in handling <a title="Workers' Compensation Cases" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers’ compensation cases</a> to provide you with accurate information on Colorado’s workers’ compensation system. We will help you understand the options available to you, and our workers’ compensation lawyers can guide you through the process. Attorney Jeffers’ background in claims adjustment gives our firm a distinct perspective that helps us serve our clients effectively.</p>
<p>In Colorado, an estimated 80 employees lost their lives to occupational injuries in 2009, according to figures from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most who perished on the job were white males between the ages of 35 and 54. Thousands of other Colorado workers suffered on-the-job injuries that mean sometimes lengthy recovery times. In many cases, those injuries mean lasting disabilities. It is important to ensure that workers’ compensation claims actually secure employees the coverage they need to replace lost wages and continue receiving the medical and rehabilitative care that is needed.</p>
<p>If you have been injured at work, the most important action you can take is immediately reporting your accident. In fact, you can actually lose your right to workers’ compensation benefits if you fail to report your injury within a period of four days. A <a title="Colorado Workers’ Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/colorado">Colorado workers’ compensation attorney</a> can provide you with help throughout the complicated workers’ compensation process. Among the elements with which your lawyer can assist you:</p>
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<li>Safeguarding your interests and rights when you can’t trust your employer or his insurance company to do so.</li>
<li>Getting the insurance carrier to admit your claim.</li>
<li>Helping you ensure that your benefits are paid correctly and expediently.</li>
<li>Helping you secure the medical care you need.</li>
<li>Pursuing reimbursement for your travel to medical treatment.</li>
<li>Pursuing fair compensation for permanent or disfiguring injuries.</li>
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<h3>Colorado Workplace Injuries</h3>
<p>According to state workers&#8217; compensation statistics, workplace injuries most likely cause lost time from work include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Sprains</li>
<li>Strains</li>
<li>Contusions</li>
<li>Fractures</li>
<li>Punctures or Lacerations</li>
<li>Cumulative Injuries or Occupational Diseases</li>
<li>Multiple Injuries</li>
<li>Inflamation</li>
<li>Hernias</li>
<li>Dislocations</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Mental Issues or Stress</li>
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<h3>Seasoned Workers&#8217; Compensation Attorneys</h3>
<p>The <a title="Denver Workers’ Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/denver/">Denver workers’ compensation lawyers</a> at the office of Mary E. Jeffers believe that your first concern after an on-the-job injury must be getting the medical attention you need in order to recover. We know it isn’t always easy to think about legal matters or complicated workers’ compensation procedures. That’s why our seasoned <a title="Workers' Compensation Attorney" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">workers’ compensation attorneys</a> will meet with you to discuss your situation and provide you with the knowledgeable help you need to secure the financial and medical benefits to which you’re entitled. Your family depends on you, and you depend on a paycheck to keep your household intact. When you need the counsel of an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation lawyer, call the law office of Mary E. Jeffers.</p>
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<td>• Brain Injury</td>
<td>• Office | Professional Injuries</td>
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<td>• Broken Bones | Fractures</td>
<td>• Paralysis</td>
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<td>• Burn Injuries</td>
<td>• Personal Injuries</td>
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<td>• Car Accidents on the Job</td>
<td>• Repetitive Motion Injuries</td>
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<td>• Construction | Industrial Accidents</td>
<td>• Slip and Fall Accidents</td>
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<td>• Construction Site Accidents</td>
<td>• Spinal Cord Injury</td>
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<td>• Dog Bites</td>
<td>• Subrogation Accidents</td>
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<td>• Electrocution | Electric Shock</td>
<td>• Truck Accidents</td>
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<td>• Workers&#8217; Compensation</td>
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<p><strong>The Law Office of Mary E. Jeffers &#8211; Fighting for Your Rights</strong><br />
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<p><strong>Attorney Mary E. Jeffers</strong> has been helping injured people protect their rights for over twenty years. She understands your concerns as you fight for what&#8217;s best for your family after your life has been changed forever in a workplace or automobile accident. Her experience as an insurance claims adjuster can help you. Contact our offices today for a free initial consultation.</p>
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<p><strong>Attorney Mary Jeffers</strong> works with family and planners to assure that future needs are considered in any compensation plan.</p>
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<p>Our injury and disability claims law firm represent clients throughout the Denver area including the cities of Denver, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, Boulder, Longmont, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, Dacono, Frederick, Nederland, Eldorado Springs, Hygiene, Niwot, Erie, Lyons, Pinecliffe, Firestone, Westminster, Thornton, Fort Collins, and Mead.</p>
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<p>When you have been injured or disabled, or when an insurance company of<br />
your employer has been treating you unfairly, there is a lawyer in Denver,<br />
Colorado, who can help.<br />
<strong><br />
Mary E. Jeffers, Esquire, Denver Attorney and Former Claims Adjuster</strong></p>
<p>Attorney Mary Jeffers is a former claims adjuster who understands injury<br />
and disability as a negotiator and a legal advisor. Her aggressive manner,<br />
combined with her proven track record as a personal injury and workers&#8217;<br />
compensation attorney, make her an ideal source of counsel and advocacy<br />
for injured workers and other accident victims.<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="copybox"><br />
<strong><span>Contact our law office to schedule a free initial<br />
consultation</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><strong>(303) 573-7948 or (888) 778-6685.</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Mary@JeffersDenverLaw.com</strong></span></p>
<p>At the Law Office of Mary E. Jeffers, we bring the experience gained from<br />
more than 4,000 injury and disability cases to bear in cases such as:</p>
<p><strong>Workers&#8217; Compensation:</strong> If you were injured at work, you<br />
are entitled to workers&#8217; compensation benefits. Our Denver workers&#8217; compensation<br />
lawyer has handled workplace injury claims for a wide range of workers<br />
including construction and industrial workers suffering from burn injuries,<br />
asbestos injuries and lung injuries caused by exposure to toxic substances,<br />
office and professional workers suffering from repetitive motion injuries,<br />
and health care workers.</p>
<p><strong>Personal Injury:<span> </span></strong>As a personal<br />
injury attorney, Mary E. Jeffers protects clients&#8217; rights when they are<br />
faced with back and neck injuries, bone fractures, burn injuries, brain<br />
injury, and other injuries suffered in car accidents, truck accidents,<br />
and slip and fall accidents.</p>
<p><strong>Catastrophic Injuries: </strong>The more serious the accident,<br />
the more you need to make sure you are given adequate medical care and<br />
obtain the financial resources for home care, prescriptions, and durable<br />
medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and other essential items.<br />
Our law firm represents accident victims and surviving family members<br />
in cases involving brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis and electrocution.</p>
<p><strong><span>Contact us to discuss your workers&#8217; compensation<br />
or personal injury claim.</span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="copybox"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Our injury and disability claims law firm represents clients throughout the<br />
Denver area, including the cities of Denver, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor,<br />
Boulder, Longmont, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, Dacono, Frederick,<br />
Nederland, Eldorado Springs, Hygiene, Niwot, Erie, Lyons, Pinecliffe,<br />
Firestone, Westminster, Thornton, Fort Collins, and Mead; counties of<br />
Denver County, Boulder County, Broomfield County, Adams County, Jefferson<br />
County, Larimer County and Weld County. We handle subrogation claims when<br />
there is more than one source of compensation, helping ensure that injured<br />
clients receive all the benefits in which they are entitled.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Contact us to discuss your workers&#8217; compensation or personal injury claim.</strong></span></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_309" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><strong><strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-309" style="padding-bottom: 20px;" title="Mary Jeffers and Loni at Jeffers Denver Law Firm" src="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/maryandloni-300x196.jpg" alt="Worker Compensation Attorney Colorado" width="300" height="220" /></strong></strong><p class="wp-caption-text">Mary Jeffers and paralegal, Loni at Jeffers Denver Law Firm</p></div>
<p><strong>Mary E. Jeffers, Esq.</strong><br />
Denver, Colorado<br />
Phone (888) 778-6685<br />
(303) 573-7948<br />
Fax (303) 650-1450<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span><br />
Injury Attorney and Former Claims Adjuster</span></strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 20px; text-align: left;"><strong>Litigation Percentage:</strong><br />
• 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation</p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Bar Admission:</strong><br />
• Colorado Supreme Court, 1986<br />
• United States District Court of Colorado, 1987<br />
• Texas Supreme Court, 1989</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Professional Association and Memberships:</strong><br />
• Colorado Bar Association<br />
• Colorado Trial Lawyers&#8217; Association<br />
• Denver Bar Association<br />
• CBA&#8217;s Workers&#8217; Compensation Section<br />
• CBA&#8217;s Inter-professional Committee<br />
• DBA&#8217;s Professionalism Committee<br />
• Division of <a title="Workers' Compensation Law Firm" href="http://www.jeffersdenverlaw.com">Workers&#8217; Compensation</a> Medical<br />
• Treatment Guidelines&#8217; Chronic Pain Taskforce<br />
• Colorado Womens&#8217; Bar Association</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Education:</strong><br />
• Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California, 1984<br />
• J.D. Honors: Scott Moot Court Honors Program<br />
• University of California, Berkeley, California, 1979<br />
• Honors: Recipient of full tuition scholarship<br />
• Graduated with Distinction<br />
• Activities: Founded and elected president of the first Womens Water Polo Team at the University</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Expert:</strong><br />
• Retained by several law firms to give opinions in workers&#8217; compensation/malpractice matters</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Professional Experience:</strong><br />
• Clifton, Hook and Bovarnick, P.C., 1992-1993<br />
• Ozer and Trueax, 1990-1992<br />
• The Law Offices of Martin Dies, 1989-1990<br />
• Caplan and Earnest, 1988-1989<br />
• The Law Firm of Thomas J. de Marino, 1986-1988<br />
• Aetna Life and Casualty, 1979-1980</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>Languages:</strong><br />
• English<br />
• Spanish (reading knowledge only)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span>Workers&#8217; Comp &#8211; Personal Injury</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">When personal injury attorney Mary Jeffers worked as a claims adjuster, she<br />
evaluated the injuries people experienced as a result of auto accidents,<br />
work accidents and slip and fall accidents. She evaluated the pain and<br />
suffering of disabled people who wanted to work, but couldn&#8217;t. Since 1986,<br />
when she was admitted as a lawyer in Colorado, she has handled thousands<br />
of disabilitiy and accident cases from a legal perspective. Furthermore,<br />
her extensive experience as a defense lawyer has taught her how insurance<br />
company defense attorneys think, which is: DENY, DENY, DENY! Attorney<br />
Jeffers&#8217; former claims adjusting experience is invaluable to her clients<br />
seeking fair and just compensation for their injuries.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Our injury and disability claims law firm represents injured workers throughout<br />
the Denver area including the cities of Denver, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor,<br />
Boulder, Longmont, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, Dacono, Frederick,<br />
Nederland, Eldorado Springs, Hygiene, Niwot, Erie, Lyons, Pinecliffe,<br />
Firestone, Westminster, Thornton, Fort Collins and Mead.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong><span>Contact us to discuss your workers&#8217; compensation or personal injury claim.</span></strong></span></p>
<p class="copybox"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>The Law Office of Mary E. Jeffers -<br />
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<p><strong>8690 Wolff Court,Suite 200<br />
Westminster, CO 80031<br />
303-573-7948</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Our injury and disability claims law firm represent clients throughout the<br />
Denver area including the cities of Denver, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor,<br />
Boulder, Longmont, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, Dacono, Frederick,<br />
Nederland, Eldorado Springs, Hygiene, Niwot, Erie, Lyons, Pinecliffe,<br />
Firestone, Westminster, Thornton, Fort Collins, and Mead.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Contact us to discuss your workers&#8217; compensation or personal injury claim.</strong></span></p>
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