Experienced Colorado Springs Workers' Compensation Attorneys
After a workplace injury, it is crucial to take steps that protect your best interests. However "nice" your employer may be, it is important to remember that they are not calling the shots in the workers' compensation process -- the insurance company is. Many injured employees make the mistake of thinking that they are being treated fairly, when in reality the workers' compensation carrier is paying less than what the employee is entitled to receive.
At the Colorado Springs offices of William A. Alexander, Jr. P.C., we have been helping people like you for nearly 30 years with their workers' compensation benefits claims. Attorneys William A. Alexander, Jr. and Charlotte Veaux have the experience it takes to know whether you are getting the full extent of benefits you deserve.
Protecting Injured People in Colorado Springs
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If you have suffered a work-related injury, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. We represent injured workers from all occupations who have suffered all types of injuries, including repetitive stress and traumatic injuries such as:
- Carpel tunnel syndrome
- Degenerative disc disease
- Herniated discs
- Back injuries
- Brain injuries
- Respiratory and other illnesses caused by occupational exposure to chemicals
Attention to Your Case, Response to Your Concerns
We take a careful look at each case and the reason for the denial or termination of benefits. If your claim was denied unfairly, you are not getting benefits in a timely manner or are unable to obtain authorization for treatments or prescriptions, we will work with the adjuster to resolve the matter. Where necessary, we will take your case to court. If your benefit has been denied due to circumstances beyond your control, we will help you understand your options and recommend the best course of action for your given situation.
The worker's compensation system, while designed to help injured workers, often ends up creating more headaches for employees who have been hurt on the job. At William A. Alexander, Jr. P.C., we are committed to standing up for the rights of injured workers and making sure the insurance company pays attention to your case.
- There are many reasons individuals get shortchanged on their permanent disability benefits:
- The employer gets to pick the doctor. We will push for an independent medical examination for a more accurate rating of your injury.
- The insurance adjuster looks only at the location of the injury rather than functional impairment. We will push for a "whole person injury" assessment rather than just an "extremity injury" assessment to maximize your benefit.
The insurance adjuster often does not calculate the average weekly wage (AWW) correctly. Our attorneys make sure that the adjuster's AWW calculation takes into account benefits, overtime and other factors in order to get an accurate figure.
Get the Medical Care You Need
Many employers send their workers to get medical care at places where doctors serving the interests of the insurance company first. The medical professionals at these places typically have large caseloads and do not take the time to fully understand the individual situation of the injured workers they see.
When you have the representation of an experienced lawyer, your doctors will pay more attention. We will work to ensure that the insurance adjuster authorizes the medical treatments or prescriptions you need.
Contact Us
Every injured worker deserves to understand their rights under the workers' compensation system and receive all the benefits to which they are entitled. Our law office, located in North Central Colorado Springs, is open weekdays from 8 to 5, and we offer weekend, evening, hospital and in-home appointments as well. Contact us today for a free initial consultation for your workers' compensation, Social Security Disability or personal injury matter.
William A. Alexander, Jr. P.C.
Attorneys at Law
3055 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Suite B
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Phone: 719-591-0156
Fax: 719-591-0248