What kind of injuries are covered by workers’ compensation?
Accidents (like falling off a ladder and breaking your wrist) and occupational diseases (like respiratory damage caused by years of exposure to smoke and chemicals), are seen as industrial injuries in the State of Colorado. What do I do if I get hurt or suffer an occupational disease on the job? YOU MUST REPORT IN WRITING ALL WORK RELATED INJURIES WITHIN FOUR DAYS OF THE ACCIDENT OR ONSET OF OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE. This is true even though the employer or co-worker “knew” of your injury. What benefits am I entitled to if I have work related injury? Medical benefits: Can include doctor’s visits, physical therapy, medications and medical equipment or appliances. Medical benefits also include mileage to and from medical treatment. NOTE: the employer has the first right to chose your medical provider for a work related injury. Temporary benefits: If you miss more than three shifts of work because of your work related injury, you are entitled to temporary total disability benefits based on tw
