http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Colorado/index.html LawInfo - Legal Resource Center offers free Colorado Workers' Compensation legal forms and free Colorado Workers' Compensation legal documents that is designed to help consumers and businesses resolve their legal issues http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Colorado/how-do-i-know-if-my-employer-is-covered-by-wo.html Employers with one or more full­time or part­time employees are required by law to provide workers` compensation insurance coverage for their employees. A contractor who contracts out any work to a subcontractor is liable for coverage for all workers of the subcontractor unless the subcontractor has obtained workers` compensation insurance coverage. Colorado Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Colorado/how-long-after-an-injury-do-i-have-to-report.html In the event of any work related injury, you should immediately notify your employer. According to Colorado law, you must notify your employer in writing within four working days of an injury, even if you have advised them verbally. If you do not report your injury to your employer in writing within four working days, you may be penalized and lose up to one day`s compensation for each day`s delay, provided that your employer has posted a sign requiring four days` written notice. Colorado Workers' Compensation FAQs Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Colorado/if-i-am-injured-on-the-job-can-i-choose-the-d.html If your employer has designated a medical provider before or at the time of the injury, you will be required to see that provider for medical care. If your employer does not direct you to a medical provider, you may seek treatment from the provider of your choice. Colorado Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Colorado/if-i-am-injured-on-the-job-can-i-choose-the-d.html If your employer has designated a medical provider before or at the time of the injury, you will be required to see that provider for medical care. If your employer does not direct you to a medical provider, you may seek treatment from the provider of your choice. Colorado Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Colorado/if-i-am-unable-to-return-to-the-type-of-work.html If you cannot return to full­time regular work or to your regular job classification due to your injury and you return to modified duty with reduced wages or reduced hours, you are eligible for temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits. These benefits are two­thirds of the difference between your average weekly wage at the time of your injury and your current earnings, not to exceed a maximum allowed by law. Colorado Workers' Compensation FAQs Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Colorado/my-employer-has-denied-my-claim-what-do-i-do.html If you receive notice of a claim denial, you should contact the insurance company`s adjuster to discuss the decision. If you believe your claim has been incorrectly denied, there are several options available to you such as mediation or a hearing. If your claim is denied and you want to request an expedited hearing, you must file an Application for Hearing within 45 days of the date of mailing of the Notice of Contest (denial). You can do this by contacting the Colorado Division of Workers` Compensation at the number below. They can help you get the information you need in order to seek mediation or a hearing. Colorado Division of Workers` Compensation: 303­318­8700 Toll­free number (in state) 1­888­390­7936 Colorado Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Colorado/what-workers-compensation-benefits-am-i-entit.html You are entitled to medical care benefits for as long as it is reasonable and necessary. You are entitled to Wage­loss benefits after the required waiting period of three days, meaning you will be paid beginning on the 4th day. You may also receive benefits for permanent damage, such as the loss of a body part. You may be entitled to a disfigurement benefit for certain injuries. Death benefits will be paid to your dependants in the even of your death. In some instances you may be entitled to vocational rehabilitation. Colorado Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Colorado/when-will-my-benefits-begin-and-how-much-will.html If you miss more than three days, due to a work­ related injury, you will be eligible to receive wage compensation benefits. Wage loss benefits are calculated from the 4th day, you are unable to work due to the injury. Payment for the first three days missed is only made if you are off work more than two weeks. Your benefits will be two­ thirds of your average weekly wage up to the maximum amount allowed by law on the date of your injury. Average weekly wage includes: gross wages or salary, commissions, overtime, tips and per diem payments reported to the IRS, reasonable board, value of rent, housing and lodging, and the employee`s cost of continuing the employer`s group health insurance plan. 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