You should consult with an attorney before signing any settlement. Often injured workers get more money in settlement for a resignation. Some...

Never settled on workers comp case. What are my options?

You could re-open your claim if your condition has gotten worse as a result of the original industrial injury and for no other reason. You could...

What does a Mandatory Status Conference accomplish in a workman's comp case

In Colorado an Administrative Law Judge can require a MSC to determine what issues are going to trial and if the case is even ready to proceed to...

Can someone from my place of employment attend my workers compensation doctors visits??

No! You have the absolute right to kick this person out of your Doctors visit. Your Safety director can get the report from the visit but should...

Do I have to tell my soon to be ex wife that I have gotten a workers comp medical impairment settlement?

Medical Impairment - or Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) is compensation paid for a physical disability. The amount must be disclosed but it is...

Medical malpractice is professional negligence by act or omission by a health care provider in which the treatment provided falls below the...

Husband injured at work and received a settlement in the form of an annuity with future payments. Is this community property?

Not in Colorado, although other state have different laws.

I lost my job because i wouldn't cancel a doctor appointment and I have a disability.

It is illegal and you should be getting lost wages if the disability was caused by the work. If not you might qualify for Social Security. You...