Unfortunately, many Colorado workplaces can be very dangerous environments for employees on a daily basis. Just one accident with hazardous chemicals or electrical machinery, and an employee could suffer a burn that results in a permanent disfigurement, scar or impairment. If you suffered a similar injury at your job, our law firm can assist you in obtaining the benefits you deserve.
Whether or not you caused your injury, you have a right to file for workers' compensation benefits. These benefits will help you to recover your lost income and medical costs stemming from the workplace accident. If your employer attempts to cut or deny your claim, we can assist you in appealing the action.
Through our knowledge of and experience with workers' compensation laws, we have helped tens of thousands of injured employees recover more benefits than their employer or its insurance company offered them. An injured worker has the right to choose any doctor or specialist, even if the company's insurance representative said this was not possible. If you are in this position, you need to report your injury as quickly as possible. A lapse of time can erase valuable evidence proving that an injury took place as a result of a workplace incident involving a chemical spill or explosion, for example.
We can also help you recover benefits if your injury required a skin graft or nerve repair or if it led to a permanent disability. In a situation where a non-employer third party was responsible for the incident that caused your injury, you may be able to file a separate lawsuit against the responsible party as well. You are invited to visit our page on workplace burn injuries, where we have compiled additional information on these matters.
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