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Some types of work injuries are obvious. When a worker breaks an arm in a fall or suffers burns in an explosion, there is physical proof of the injury. But the effects of an injury that causes back pain, or a concussion, or a repetitive stress injury may not be so apparent. Because workers’ compensation…

Having just suffered an injury while working, you may be wondering what to do now. Be assured that you have the right to claim workers’ compensation benefits. But to get those benefits, you have to be proactive. There are things you have to do and deadlines you have to meet. To facilitate the efficient processing…

Airport workers can suffer injuries anywhere, but those working in the ramp area are particularly vulnerable. Workers loading and unloading baggage onto planes must often perform their duties in cramped spaces which force their bodies into awkward positions. At Denver International Airport, ramp area baggage handling operations in winter are frequently complicated by severe weather…

In recent years, the number of older workers has steadily increased. In April 2017, the percentage of people in the workforce aged 65 and older reached 19 percent – the highest it’s been since 1962. Along with the increase in the number of seniors in the workforce, workers’ compensation risk managers are reporting an increase…

Stress is part of the lives of many people nationwide, including those in Colorado. However, if excessive stress follows workplace conditions, the expenses related to the treatment might be compensable by workers’ compensation. These are not easy claims to navigate, but with the right help, benefits may be obtained. Work related stress could be the…

In the second of our blog posts on airport baggage handling, we look at injuries that happen in the baggage make-up room. Speed in baggage handling is a concern in every airport. But given the size of the facility, it’s especially important at Denver International Airport. Thus, workers at Denver International Airport are under constant…