Workers’ Compensation for Truck Drivers

Workers’ compensation is a program that provides cash and healthcare benefits to truck drivers when they’re injured on the job. Upon receiving the benefit, the truck driver should waive his right to sue the employer. Read further to learn more about workers’ compensation. How Does Workers’ Comp Work for Truck Drivers? Truck drivers with work-related illnesses and injuries may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Whether it’s your fault or not, you can get a cash award or medical assistance when hospitalized or injured. You also get wages if the injury prevents you from working. Workers’ compensation may also cover…

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Workers’ Compensation for Law Enforcement

Workers’ Compensation for Law Enforcement Being a police officer means that you’re risking your life to keep the public safe every day you go to work. Even the most peaceful-seeming situations can turn dangerous in the blink of an eye, keeping you on your toes every minute of your shift. But what happens when you get hurt during your patrol? Many law enforcement officers will brush off minor injuries and continue working. After all, things like bumps, bruises and scrapes are just part of the job description. But some injuries are much more severe and can’t be brushed off so easily. What…

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Worker’s Compensation for Nurses

If you work as a nurse, you know that you can be hurt on the job. Being able to seek medical attention promptly can be difficult when you’re also caring for patients. That’s why being aware of your rights and working with an attorney who understands workers’ compensation laws is important. What Are Common Causes of Job-Related Injuries and Illnesses for Nurses? Issues common among nurses include back pain, slip and falls, back issues from patient transfers/falls and overuse injuries. These injuries can impact your ability to perform your job, or, worse yet, prevent you from being able to perform…

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Worker’s Compensation for Construction Workers

What Are Common Causes of Job-related Injuries and Illnesses for Construction Workers? Falls From Certain Heights Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Workers often fall from scaffolds, roofs, ladders, or other elevated surfaces. These falls can result in serious injuries, including broken bones, spinal cord injuries, neck, back and head injuries. Overexertion Musculoskeletal disorders, such as back injuries, are often caused by overexertion. Repetitive motions, such as those performed when using power tools and heavy lifting can lead to these injuries. It’s essential to take breaks often and use the correct tools for the job….

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Are All Workplace Injuries Covered by Colorado Workers Comp?

What Colorado Worker’s Compensation Insurance Covers and What It Doesn’t Cover Having a safe workplace is one of the most effective ways to reduce financial and human costs associated with workplace injuries and increase productivity. Workplace injuries are common in many different kinds of business, but due to lack of sufficient information and employees not understanding their rights, they often go uncompensated. Some of the common workplace injuries include burns, lacerations, overexertion, falls, slips, or trips.  By law, all businesses in Colorado are expected to pay for workers’ compensation insurance. This coverage provides medical treatment and lost wage benefits to…

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Workers Comp and Injuries From Pre-existing Conditions

Do Pre-Existing Conditions Affect My Workers Comp Claim? It’s common for a worker to have a pre-existing condition of some type when they’re injured in an accident at work. While a pre-existing condition doesn’t disqualify you or someone else from receiving worker’s compensation benefits, some insurers will deny a workers’ compensation claim if the person has a pre-existing condition. Below, we’ll discuss what’s considered a pre-existing condition injury, how pre-existing conditions affect a claim, how to prove that an injury has aggravated a pre-existing condition, and what you can do to help your case. What Is Considered a Pre-Existing Injury?…

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Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability Lawyer in Denver While the eligibility requirements for receiving Social Security Disability benefits are relatively straightforward, the process of applying for SSDI benefits is not. If you suffer from a disability, you have the burden of proving that your condition prevents you from working. At Alverson + O’Brien, we provide experienced advice and guidance for those who need assistance establishing permanent and total disability, in order to obtain Social Security Disability benefits. We specialize in connecting the dots between your conditions and their impact on your ability to work. We offer the following information for potential clients:…

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Worker’s Compensation

Denver Workers’ Compensation Attorney Employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance in order to provide benefits for their employees if they are injured on the job. Most people believe that receiving workers’ comp benefits is a relatively straightforward process after a workplace injury. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Insurance companies have a lot of power. They also have a lot of money, and they do not like to part with it. Facts About Workers Compensation You do not have to be injured at work in order to qualify for workers compensation. As long as the injury you have was caused…

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