Denver Workers' Comp Is A No Fault System Lawyer
Arvada Workers' Comp Attorney
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. This means that you are entitled to benefits regardless of whether the injury was your employers’ fault, your fault, or caused by the negligence of another employee. This system allows injured workers to collect benefits without being forced to file a personal injury claim against an employer that may or may not result in compensation. It also protects employers against unmanageable liability. At the Law Office of Steven H. Gurwin, we have over 25 years of experience in representing the victims of work place accidents and their families maximize their compensation in the workers’ comp system.
What if the injury was my fault?
The workers’ compensation system is very different from civil liability for a personal injury. In a “no-fault” system, even if the injury was caused by your own negligence, you are entitled to benefits. Claims are limited in workers’ compensation cases, but the system does prevent the injured worker from proving the cause of injury like personal injury cases.
What is an “on the job” injury?
One important question in workers’ compensation cases is whether you were injured on the job. Anytime you are injured on the job, you are entitled to benefits. If your injury occurred while you were in the course of performing your work duties, your injury occurred “on the job.” You are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits even if your injury occurred while driving a delivery truck or in an off-site accident.
What injuries are covered by workers compensation?
There are a wide range of injuries that are covered by workers’ compensation. You will have to prove that the injury occurred “on the job,” but in addition to accident injuries, workers’ compensation also covers repetitive stress injuries, like carpal tunnel syndrome and other occupational diseases.
How can I maximize my benefits in a workers’ comp claim?
You can protect your claims and maximize benefits by contacting an experienced lawyer who knows how to approach and navigate the no-fault workers’ compensation system. Our primary attorney has over 25 years of experience, including five years as a workers’ comp judge and can effectively assert your rights to ensure you receive the full amount of benefits you are entitled to.
Contact the Law Office of Steven H. Gurwin for a free consultation with an experienced Denver, Colorado “no-fault” workers’ compensation and trial lawyer.
