All states have enacted workers' compensation laws. Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that provides a replacement for lost wages and medical benefits to an employment who is injured at work or during the course of his or her employment.
In exchange, the employee relinquishes the right to bring a lawsuit against the employer for a tort claim or negligence.
Workers' comp is also intended to provide payments to employees for permanent or temporary disabilities.
In most states, it is against the law for an employer to fire an employee for reporting an injury covered under workers' compensation.
Contact an experienced workers' compensation lawyer in Larimer County, Colorado if you were injured at work or during the course of your employment.
The NELA strives toward a world where employees are paid a living wage, that is free of employment discrimination, harassment or wrongful termination.
The Metropolitan Lawyer Referral Service - The MRLS is sponsored by several local bar associations including the Larimer County Bar Association in Fort Collins, Colorado. Since 1972, the MLRS has been helping individuals and businesses during their search for an attorney in Fort Collins, Colorado. This non-profit and community based service screens local attorneys for their experience and good standing with the Colorado State Bar. The advantage of using a lawyer referral service includes the ability to speak with a trained staff person, pay a $75 consultation fee and receive an impartial referral to a local attorney with experience with that type of case.