This is my personal commentary on the current protests sweeping the country. Anyone who has known me for the past several decades can tell you that I have been deeply involved in civil rights and justice for minorities. I was an attorney for the NAACP for ten years and have…
While the law does allow you to receive Social Security Disability benefits after being awarded workers’ compensation benefits in Colorado, your Social Security Disability payments will be reduced, such that the total of your workers’ compensation benefits and Social Security Disability benefits does not exceed 80 percent of your average…
If you were a server at the Broadmoor Hotel and were not paid all of the tips, overtime, and/or other wages you were owed, you should act immediately to protect your legal rights. You may have heard that our firm has filed two lawsuits and other proceedings on behalf of…
What do you like most about being a lawyer, and least? A: I am proud to help individuals and families in navigating truly difficult situations. The cases I handle relate to serious injury, so these individuals need more than just legal advice – they need someone to guide them through…
If you suffer from a disability, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) benefits. Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration does not always provide these benefits right away. Instead, applicants can expect to go through two waiting periods: The time period between application and approval (which can be…
Estamos tomando en serio la amenaza del Coronavirus (COVID-19) aquí en Colorado. Nosotros entendemos el miedo que muchas personas tienen sobre salir de su casa. Queremos que nuestra comunidad haga su parte minimizando el contacto para que podamos reducir la propagación de esta enfermedad. Con esto en mente, la Firma…
We are taking the threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Colorado very seriously. We understand the fears that many people may have about traveling. We want those in our community to play our part by minimizing contact so that we can reduce the spread of this illness. With this in…
A motorcycle accident can leave motorcyclist with injuries that are extremely painful, expensive to treat and, in turn, life-changing. If someone else was at fault for the accident, a motorcycle can file a claim with the negligent party’s insurance company and pursue compensation that can help to pay for the…
In 1970, the OSH Act was enacted. The law made it clear that all employers must provide their employees with safe working conditions. It also established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This agency is responsible for enforcing the standards that employers must meet, and it holds them responsible…
For many reasons, employers may require their employees to submit to a drug test. They may require the test as part of their hiring practices, or they may require employees to submit to random drug tests. When workers are injured on the job and wish to file for workers’ compensation,…
