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As would be the case anywhere else in the country, Colorado companies are required to provide their employees with a safe work environment. This includes providing safety equipment and training on how to use it properly. Otherwise, an employer could be seriously or fatally injured at work. Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration began…

Workers in Colorado warehouses and other industrial environments are exposed to numerous hazards, and the risk of injury can be high without proper safety measures in place. When a company fails to make the safety of its workers a priority, injuries could be suffered that lead to permanent disability or even death. This is one…

The oil and gas industry is a leader in hazardous work environments and may have many employees that require workman’s comp after an accident. Workman’s comp may be used to cover medical costs, disability reimbursement or funeral expenses — in the event of a fatal injury. Colorado has seen multiple injuries and fatalities occur among…

When an employee is injured on the job, he or she may have need of medical treatment. It may be difficult for the employee to manage this treatment for many reasons that involve the employer, the employer’s insurance company and even the medical professionals charged with the employee’s care. At The Eley Law Firm in…

When an accident happens in the workplace, a worker might file for compensation benefits. If this worker is a contractor, it can raise additional questions about which employer is required to provide and pay for the insurance policy. In Colorado, if an employee is contracted to a company, working on a third-party job site and…

Some types of employees here in Colorado know that their jobs carry a degree of risk. These dangers typically relate to physical safety, such as a risk of falling or the risks of operating heavy machinery. There are some workers, however, who face other types of dangers that may not immediately come to mind. These…