workers compensation

Colorado was among the first states in the nation to legalize recreational marijuana, but legalization does not mean protection when a workplace injury enters the picture. Many injured workers are stunned to discover that their legal use of cannabis, whether medical or recreational, can become one of the most damaging pieces of evidence against them…

Every shift that firefighters, police officers, and paramedics report for duty, they accept risks that most workers will never face. In Colorado, the law recognizes this reality by extending special legal protections to first responders who were injured or made ill as a direct result of their service, providing avenues to compensation that go well…

Receiving workers’ compensation benefits after a workplace injury should bring relief, not anxiety about job security. In Colorado, workers’ compensation exists to protect injured employees. However, many worry about whether their employer can terminate them while they recover. At Mintz Law Firm, we help injured Colorado workers understand their rights and protect them from wrongful…

Workplace injuries happen suddenly, but occupational diseases develop slowly over time. Colorado workers facing conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, hearing loss, or respiratory illness from workplace exposures need to understand how recent changes to workers’ compensation law affect their rights. While the fundamental structure of occupational disease coverage remains intact, several 2025 updates to Colorado’s…

Understanding your rights and protections under Colorado workers’ compensation laws is imperative after an on-the-job injury. These laws exist to offer financial and medical benefits to employees injured on the job. However, navigating the claims process can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with an injury.  At Mintz Law Firm, we are dedicated to helping injured…