Yes. Any injury or illness you’ve suffered on-the-job should be reported to your employer within four days of the accident. Your employer is then responsible for filing an “Employer’s First Report” with the insurance company.
By law, all publically- and privately-owned businesses with one or more part-time or full-time employees must provide workers’ compensation coverage. If you’re employer doesn’t have coverage, the company could be subject to fines and can be held responsible for damages for employees injured on the job.
The Denver workers' compensation lawyers at McDivitt Law Firm can help if you’ve been injured on the job and you’re employer doesn’t have the proper insurance. We’ll help you protect your rights to the compensation you’re owed.
No. Workers’ compensation benefits cover medical expenses, including:
Injured workers may also receive compensation for lost wages and retraining if the injury results in more than three days of missed work.
To be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, your employer must have workers' compensation and you must have suffered an injury or illness as a result of your job. Some injuries and illnesses that can be covered by workers’ compensation include:
The Colorado workers’ compensation lawyers at McDivitt Law Firm can help you determine if you’re qualified for workers’ compensation benefits. Fill out a free initial consultation form today or call (866) 241-6143.
Yes. If you were denied workers’ compensation benefits, you may file an appeal for your claim. An experienced Colorado workers’ compensation lawyer from McDivitt Law Firm can help you fill out all the necessary paperwork and walk you through the complicated process. To learn more about the appeals process, read through our workers' compensation appeals process outline.