Workers' Comp. FAQs
What workers' comp. benefits am I entitled to in Colorado?
The Colorado workers' compensation system provides three major types of benefits:
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Medical benefits to treat your injury, including: medical treatment, prescriptions, and certain equipment.
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Lost wages benefits if you are unable to work or must work reduced hours.
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Permanent disability benefits to compensate you for a permanent physical impairment once your condition stabilizes.
In rare cases, you might receive permanent total disability benefits if you are so disabled that you can never return to any work at all.
Colorado workers' comp. laws also provide benefits for dependents of workers who are killed because of work-related accidents or illnesses.
Of course, there are many qualifications and loopholes involved in each type of benefit, most of which favor the insurance companies. If you call us or fill out our on-line form and set up an appointment for a free consultation, we can explain in detail the specific benefits that you will be entitled to.
DISCLAIMER-These FAQs are a public resource for general information. These questions and answers have been prepared by Spencer & Spencer for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. No client or other reader should rely on, act on, or refrain from acting based on information contained in this website without seeking appropriate legal or other professional advice.
Our attorneys handle all types of Colorado Workers' Compensation ( Workers Comp or Workmans Comp) cases, including appeals to the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Colorado. If you've been injured at work, we'd be happy to evaluate your case.
If you want to speak to a lawyer in Colorado Springs about your case, you have several options-you can fill out our online case evaluation form, call us, or e-mail us, and a Colorado Springs attorney will evaluate your case for FREE.
We have many clients from around Southern Colorado and the Western Slope including Alamosa, Buena Vista, Denver, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, Durango, Grand Junction, Salida, La Junta, Lamar, Monument, Pueblo, and Walsenburg.
Our attorneys have helped thousands of people get the benefits they deserve. We look forward to serving you!
