According to the Colorado Division of Workers' Compensation Research and Statistics Unit, employment has risen over 20 percent in recent years while the number of reported on-the-job injuries has dropped from 45,000/year to less than 28,000 in 2003. Over 90 on-the-job injuries resulted in death in 2003.

Call us when it counts.

At Bendinelli Law Office, P.C., one of Colorado's leading workers' compensation law firms, we help people who have been injured on the job get the compensation they deserve. Our attorneys have years of experience and have developed an impressive track record representing people who have suffered significant injuries through all types of employment.

If you experience a life or limb threatening injury on the job (an injury that requires immediate medical care to prevent death or serious harm), seek immediate medical attention at the nearest emergency room. Then, notify your supervisor in writing. In all other instances, notify your employer or supervisor that you have been injured before obtaining any medical care. All injuries, no matter how small, must be reported to your employer in writing.

If your employer has designated a medical provider before or at the time of the injury, you are required to see that provider for medical care. Seeking medical care from a provider that was not designated by your employer may result in you being liable for those medical costs. Only if your employer does not direct you to a medical provider, you may seek treatment from the provider of your choice.

You must notify your employer in writing within 4 (four) working days of an injury, even if you have advised them verbally. If your employer has a sign posted alerting you to report your injury in writing within four working days, and you fail to do so, you may be penalized. If it is past four days, still notify your employer in writing to cut-off the penalties. Either way, you are still entitled to file a claim for benefits even if you are late reporting the injury to your employer.

Notifying your employer isn't enough, though. You also need to file a claim with the Division of Workers' Compensation. Call us for assistance to ensure you comply with the complex Workers' Compensation laws and get the benefits you are entitled to. Once a claim is filed, your employer/insurer must either "admit" or "deny" liability within 30 days. If they fail to do so, they may be liable for penalties. We can help!

Even though the employer may admit liability (and send you formal paperwork verifying they have done so), they may still refuse to provide you all the benefits you deserve. We can assist you to ensure that you are receiving all the benefits you deserve. Without knowing the law, it is difficult (if not impossible) to collect all the benefits to which you are entitled to receive.

Put our experience to work for you and contact us today for your free initial consultation.