Worker’s Compensation

Workers’ Compensation is a system that came to Colorado in 1915. It was designed to protect workers from the often-catastrophic effect of injuries that workers suffered at work. The employer is required to provide medical care for the injury the worker suffered while at work. If the employee cannot work while he or she is being treated for the injury, the employer or the employer’s insurance company must pay the worker 66% of his or her wages. If medical treatment cannot return the worker to his or her condition prior to the injury in most cases the worker is entitled to a settlement.

These concepts are simple. However, in the over-100 years since 1915, the rules and regulations have become very complex. In almost every case, the injured party would be wise to hire an attorney experienced in this area of the law. .

The Law office of Francis K. Culkin, Esq. has been representing injured workers since 1974. Many of our early clients were individuals I worked with when was a framing carpenter prior to attending law school. I have never represented insurance companies in these matters because I only felt comfortable representing men and women who have been injured on the job.