Does Workers’ Comp Pay Full Salary After an On-the-Job Injury in Colorado Springs?
Workplace injuries can be devastating. You may not only be dealing with the injury itself but are also concerned about how you’re going to pay your bills and care for your family. Many people can’t afford to be out of work for extended periods of time, especially if they’re not getting paid while they’re at home. This issue leaves many asking, does workers’ comp pay full salary after an on-the-job injury?
Workers’ compensation is designed to protect you if you’re injured at work. However, many factors influence your workers’ compensation benefits, such as the severity of your injury, how it occurred, where you live, and the status of your claim. Continue reading to learn if workers’ comp will pay full salary after an on-the-job injury in Colorado Springs.
What Is Included in Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
If you have an open claim that’s accepted, workers’ compensation typically covers only a portion of your salary. However, this varies depending on the state.
In Colorado, you may be eligible to receive:
- Medical benefits to cover the diagnosis and treatment of your injury, including hospital stays, doctor’s appointments, and physical therapy.
- Wage-loss benefits apply to employees who are unable to work for more than three days after the injury. This typically equals two-thirds of the injured worker’s average weekly wage, up to the state maximum. These payments usually continue until the worker can return to full-time work, their physical allows them to work on light duty, or their physician believes that they’ve reached their maximum improvement level.
- Permanent disability benefits. If an injury is so severe that you’re unable to work in any capacity, or you must work in a different job where you earn less money, you may be eligible to receive permanent benefits at the temporary disability rate for life.
Should I Hire a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
Workers’ compensation claims can be complex. Unless you understand the laws surrounding workers’ compensation in Colorado and how they apply to your case, it’s best to hire an experienced worker’s compensation lawyer to handle your claim and give yourself an advantage.
A lawyer can help you determine the maximum amount of compensation you’re eligible to receive and guide you through the claims process. Your lawyer will also ensure that your documentation is filed correctly and on time so you won’t miss any important deadlines and lose your rights to compensation.
Some employers can bully employees or use intimidation tactics to delay claims, but having a lawyer on your side ensures that you have an advocate with your best interests in mind. Finally, a lawyer can negotiate with insurance companies and defense attorneys to give you the best chance of getting the benefits you deserve for your injuries.
Contact Heuser & Heuser, LLP. It’s Just That Easy!
If you’re having difficulties with your workers’ compensation claim and you’re worried about what happens next, the experienced workers’ comp attorneys at Heuser & Heuser, LLP will go to work for you. As workers’ compensation attorneys and Colorado natives, we understand the laws inside and out. We can help you navigate your claim and seek the benefits you deserve for your injuries. Call (719) 520-9909(719) 520-9909 or fill out the online form to get your free case review! It’s just that easy!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Know What My Case Is Worth?
There are a variety of things we look at when evaluating your case and determining its value. We look at how the accident occurred. We look at what sort of injuries you sustained. Do you have a permanent injury that will last the rest of your life? Are you going to have future medical bills? We look at lost wages. Did you lose your job? If you have permanent work restrictions as a result of the accident, you may not be able to find a job very easily in the future. These are some of the factors that we look at in evaluating a claim. Every case is unique and different. That’s why at our law firm, every case gets personal attention from the lawyer when it comes time to evaluate.
Why is it Important to Hire a Lawyer?
Insurance companies are in business for a reason: to make money. Anytime they are paying money on a claim, it means less money to their bottom line. They have literally hundreds of adjusters and hundreds of lawyers who are on their side trying to figure out how to prevent money from leaving their checkbooks. Quite frankly, you do need a lawyer to help you through this because your lawyer will make sure you’re properly compensated.
Do Cases Settle Without Going to Court?
Cases settle before going to trial 80 to 90 percent of the time. However, that doesn’t mean there’s not a lot of work involved in getting a case settled outside of court. Sometimes you have to file a lawsuit and do a lot of what I call “legal maneuvering” to get a case settled. That means we take depositions from witnesses to the accident, from police officers, and from your doctors. But, yes, most cases will settle prior to trial.
Do You Get Good Results for Your Clients?
We do get good results for our clients. We have settled hundreds, if not thousands, of cases where we’ve had large settlements. We’ve had substantial verdicts. We go to the mat for our clients if necessary. We’ll appeal cases. We’ll do whatever it takes to make sure our client is taken care of.
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