Wilson Law Center LLC
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Workers' Compensation You showed up to work when the accident happened. But your service to the employer and lack of negligence is irrelevant to the insurance company. Their bottom line is dollars, not regaining stability in your life. Regardless of what the insurer thinks, you do not deserve an insurer or employer denying or delaying your receipt of benefits. You deserve to know what is going on legally and you deserve the benefits entitled under the law. I created the Wilson Law Center for the primary purpose of helping injured employees like you receive the medical benefits and compensation that you need to start picking up the pieces of your life. You deserve an attorney who cares and will fight for you.
Years of experience representing many insurance companies and employers (the Respondents in a work comp claim) have given me a clear picture of the motivations adverse to your recovery. An adjuster or human resources representative with the Respondents goes to work each day just to review, analyze and strategize about injury claims like yours. Their goal is to pay the lowest amount possible. The effect this has on injured workers (Claimants) is that claims of injuries and illnesses can be denied, injuries to certain body parts may not be compensated and treated, and the amount of compensation you receive can be lower than allowed by law. A host of strategies are employed to keep costs of claims low and increase the profits of insurance companies and employers. Did you know that employers may pay more in work comp premiums because of the number of claims filed by their workers and the amount of benefits that their insurer had to pay? This creates the strong motivation for Respondents to fight work comp claims. The employer expects to save money with lower premiums in the future, and the insurer expects to insure more employers for a longer time by aggressively fighting claims and keeping employers happy. Respondents pay hundreds of attorneys around Colorado to defend claims, and these attorneys carry out the cost-saving and claims-cutting goals. In the end, you are facing professionals with years of experience, knowledge of work comp law, and strategies honed to keep the costs of claims as low as possible.
There are many deadlines and requirements with a workers’ compensation claim. Please contact me as soon as possible so your recovery is not jeopardized. Following are just a few of the many claim procedures. In general, you must report an injury in writing to your employer within 4 working days, or you risk losing 1 day’s compensation for each day’s delay. You must see a medical provider designated by your employer, unless your injury threatens life or limb. There are procedures for attempting to change the medical provider designated by the employer. The employer must file a first report of injury with their insurance carrier within 10 days of the accident, and the insurer then has 20 days after the employer’s report is filed (or should have been filed) to file either an admission of liability or a notice of contest. Wilson Law Center will ensure we meet these and all time-sensitive procedures, and stay on top of the legal deadlines of the employer and insurer.
At the start of your representation, I will provide you a detailed letter analyzing your claim and what to expect. Wilson Law Center also keeps you updated as we progress, so you are not left uncertain as to how your claim is proceeding. The initial analysis letter will be our roadmap in dealing with the many twists and turns in a work comp claim. The analysis letter to you provides an easy-to-read breakdown, and ensures that we are on the same page, with the following categories: ● Facts summary ● Medical Events summary ● Court and Litigation analysis ● Benefits analysis -Temporary disability benefits- These benefits provide a percentage of your lost wages. You must have lost more than 3 shifts or days due to the work-related injury or illness to be entitled to temporary disability benefits. Different calculations of temporary disability benefits exist. You should be paid temporary disability benefits every 2 weeks. -Permanent disability benefits- After certain physicians place you at MMI, you may be assigned an impairment rating, which is used to determine the amount of permanent disability benefits you can be paid. The rating physician will evaluate the involved body parts and consider your medical history in assigning this potential permanent disability rating. It may be wise to challenge the treating physician’s rating. -Medical benefits- These benefits include doctors’ visits, surgeries, medications, and apparatuses like crutches, dentures, or a wheelchair. -Mileage reimbursement- You are entitled to reimbursement for reasonable and necessary mileage expenses for travel to and from medical appointments and reasonable mileage to obtain prescribed medications. ● Strategy and Recommendations -Penalties- We may be able to pursue penalties against the Respondents if supported by the facts and strategy, for example, if the Respondents do not provide benefits timely or miss a deadline. -Settlement analysis- Settlement can result in your receipt of medical and financial dollars faster. If it makes sense, we will discuss settlement with you and strive to negotiate a favorable outcome. Appeals. If a judge rules against us on an issue, that is not always the final word with Wilson Law Center. I have participated in several appeals to the next steps after a judge’s decision, the Industrial Claim Appeals Office and the Colorado Court of Appeals. Trust Jon Wilson at the Wilson Law Center to aggressively pursue your claim. Call, email or review the firm website today, and we will discuss the status of your claim for free. Wilson Law Center720-219-8366
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northern Colorado and the eastern plains, including the counties of Denver,
Jefferson, Boulder, Arapahoe, Douglas, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Park, Summit,
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DISCLAIMER: This site and any information contained herein is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter.
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