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Were you injured on the job in Denver, CO? Navigating the workers’ compensation claims process can be a challenge. You may also have rights under Colorado personal injury laws. An experienced Denver workers’ compensation lawyer at Zaner Harden Law, LLP can help you understand your legal rights and options.
We have decades of experience fighting to ensure injured workers like you are fairly compensated. We’ve helped our clients recover tens of millions of dollars in the process.
Don’t wait another day to get legal advice. You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more. Contact our law offices in Denver, Colorado at (720) 613 9706 to schedule a free consultation today.
When you’re injured and unable to work, you deserve the full benefits that the law provides. Unfortunately, injured workers often face challenges and barriers to full compensation.
Your employer might claim your injuries weren’t work-related. Maybe your doctor is pushing you to return to work before you’re ready. Even if you’re receiving benefits, are you receiving the full amount you deserve? An experienced Denver personal injury lawyer can help.
At Zaner Harden Law, our skilled lawyers have been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers and Super Lawyers. Insurance companies recognize our name–and know that we’ll fight fiercely to protect our clients.
When you hire our law firm to handle your workers’ compensation case, we will:
We know money might be tight right now. That’s why our Denver personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. Getting the help you need won’t cost you anything upfront, so give us a call to get started today.
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance system that protects employees who are injured on the job. It also provides compensation to employees who develop work-related illnesses.
Under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act, all Colorado employers must purchase workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation is legally required if a business has even one employee.
Workers’ compensation is designed to provide proper medical care and wage replacement benefits while an injured employee recovers from a job-related condition. In exchange, you give up your right to sue your employer for damages.
Under Colorado law, you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits if:
In most cases, these are the only requirements for claiming workers’ comp benefits. You don’t have to prove that your employer was somehow responsible for your injuries or illness.
You may also qualify for benefits if you were injured outside of your normal workspace. As long as you were injured or became ill while acting within the scope of your employment, you should be covered.
The primary facts that will impact the value of your workers’ compensation claim include:
Typically, injured workers receive about ⅔ of their average weekly wages during recovery. However, your workers’ compensation benefits are limited by a statewide cap regardless of the specific details. If you file a claim for benefits between July 2023 and June 2024, the maximum you can receive each week is $1,293.25.
Workers’ compensation offers financial support for workers who are injured in the course of employment.
Workers’ compensation covers all medical costs associated with the injury, including mileage and parking reimbursement for follow-up visits with your doctor and other medically necessary travel. It also provides wage replacement benefits to disabled workers.
The types of disability benefits you receive will depend on the nature of your disability and may include:
Disability benefits are available if your injury prevents you from working for at least three work shifts.
Family members may also be entitled to receive death benefits when an employee dies because of a work-related injury or illness.
Most of the time, workers’ compensation laws prevent you from suing your employer. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t sue a negligent third party for damages.
For example, if you were injured in a car accident while delivering products to a client, you may have a valid claim against a negligent driver who caused the accident. Similarly, if you were injured due to dangerous property conditions, you could have a valid lawsuit against the property owner.
If you do have a valid third-party claim, you may be entitled to compensation for:
It’s important to remember that you must establish fault to recover these additional damages. Typically, that means establishing negligence.
Your claim will also be subject to Colorado comparative negligence laws. If you’re found to be at least 50% responsible for your own injuries, you cannot recover compensation from the negligent third party. If your share of fault is less than 50%, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
Depending on the circumstances and your line of work, it’s possible to suffer a wide range of workplace injuries.
Call Zaner Harden Law regardless of the types of injuries you have suffered, including:
Our Denver workers’ compensation attorneys are here to help you fight for every dollar you deserve. While you rest and recover, you can count on our team to handle the legal issues.
Our lawyers in Denver handle all types of work-related injury claims, including those involving:
Any workplace can be dangerous if conditions are right. Whether you were injured in a dangerous construction site accident, in a restaurant’s kitchen, or in a downtown office building, you deserve to understand your legal rights.
Contact our lawyers in Denver today to learn more about your right to compensation.
To protect your right to workers’ compensation benefits, you should report your injury to your employer within ten days of an accident. If you cannot provide notice within ten days, you should still report the injury as quickly as possible. However, you have two years to file a formal workers’ compensation claim.
The two-year clock will start to run on the day you sustain an injury or are diagnosed with a disease.
If you’re entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit, the statute of limitations typically gives you two years to take action against the negligent third party. If you were injured in a car accident, the deadline is three years from the date of the accident.
You don’t have to let your employer or the workers’ compensation attorney pressure you into accepting less than you deserve. Contact a Denver workers’ compensation lawyer at Zaner Harden Law today. We’ll do everything we can to help you recover the maximum compensation available under Colorado law.
Zaner Harden Law, LLP – Denver Office
1610 Wynkoop Street. Suite 120. Denver, CO. 80202
(720) 613-9706
