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Healthcare workers face all sorts of hazards on the job. As we noted in the first part of this post, these hazards range from needlesticks (and possible hepatitis exposure) to back pain from lifting patients who are unable to get up (or into) bed on their own. In this part of the post, let’s dig…

If you have been injured at work, getting prompt and effective medical treatment is vitally important. Keep in mind, however, that the tradeoffs involved in the workers’ compensation system include certain limitations on your choice of doctor. In this post, we will inform you about some of the limitations. In Colorado, the workers’ compensation statute…

As the winter months continue, we also continue our informal series on snow-related workplace hazards. Previously we’ve discussed some of the dangers that ski resort workers can face while on the slopes as well as hazards associated with snow removal. But snow-related work accidents can affect employees who are indoors as well. In central Colorado,…

When working a job, the days pass one by one. Maybe some days might seem long, but ultimately, time flies, and someone can say that they’ve been working for a company for an entire decade. One such person, who had dedicated so many of his days to a roofing company, died in a workplace accident…

Imagine not being able to get up and down stairs like you used to. Imagine having to rely on other people to go to the grocery store. Imagine being unable to support yourself financially because you are unable to work. For workers, a crush injury may not seem serious at first but could eventually lead…

It’s that time of year again: ski and snowboard season. Colorado residents have already had some time to hit the slopes and enjoy some fun outdoor activities. And as visitors continue to flock into the state to enjoy the slopes, resort and ski hill personnel are on the lookout for dangerous conditions, such as avalanche…