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.
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 & 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 workers’ compensation claims if you or someone you care about has been injured on the job.
Experienced Denver Workers’ Compensation Attorney
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 workers’ compensation cases 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.
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.
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 Colorado workers’ compensation attorney can provide you with help throughout the complicated workers’ compensation process. Among the elements with which your lawyer can assist you:
- Safeguarding your interests and rights when you can’t trust your employer or his insurance company to do so.
- Getting the insurance carrier to admit your claim.
- Helping you ensure that your benefits are paid correctly and expediently.
- Helping you secure the medical care you need.
- Pursuing reimbursement for your travel to medical treatment.
- Pursuing fair compensation for permanent or disfiguring injuries.
Colorado Workplace Injuries
According to state workers’ compensation statistics, workplace injuries most likely cause lost time from work include:
- Sprains
- Strains
- Contusions
- Fractures
- Punctures or Lacerations
- Cumulative Injuries or Occupational Diseases
- Multiple Injuries
- Inflamation
- Hernias
- Dislocations
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Mental Issues or Stress
Seasoned Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
The Denver workers’ compensation lawyers 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 workers’ compensation attorneys 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.
(303) 573-7948 or (888) 778-6685
