Most Common Injuries in the Cannabis Industry

Pinnacol’s claims data from 2021 shows 480 reported job-related injuries in cannabis retail, cultivation, manufacturing, clerical support, and transportation.

The five most common injury causes in the cannabis industry were:

• Strain
• Fall or slip
• Cut
• “Struck by” (being hit by something)
• “Strike” (person hitting something)

Learn more about cannabis workers’ compensation here. 

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Have You Been Misclassified as an Independent Contractor?

It’s important to make sure that your employer has not misclassified you as an independent contractor when you’re legally an employee. If you get injured on the job, you could be in a pickle if you don’t qualify for workers’ comp benefits. If you receive a W-2 form at the end of the year from your employer, you should be legally classified as an employee. There are other stipulations that could technically make you an employee under state law.

Learn more if you qualify for workers’ compensation as an independent contractor here.

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As an Independent Contractor, Do I qualify for Workers’ Compensation?

Do you work in construction?

Did your employer hire you as an independent contractor, but you work 40 + hours a week?

That’s a trap! They’re trying to get themselves out of paying for workers’ compensation insurance. 

According to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, “Workers are presumed to be employees unless proven otherwise. To prove that someone is an independent contractor and not an employee, the worker must:

• be free from direction and control in the performance of the work; and
• have an independent business doing that specific kind of work.

Paying someone with a 1099 does not make them a contractor.”

Learn more if you qualify for workers’ compensation as an independent contractor here.

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If you have questions about your workers' compensation rights, speak to an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney today! We make sure you and your case get the attention you deserve! (970) 945-2396.

Spinal Cord Injury & Workplace Fall Accidents

15% of spinal cord injuries result after a fall. For older workers, falls are the leading cause of injury. If you work as a roofer or are in the construction industry, your job is at highest risk for a spinal cord injury because of the dangerous exposure to scaffolding and climbing ladders. Jobs where driving is a daily activity or where you’re transported to and from a job site (construction or engineering) also put you at higher risk of a car accident, which may result in a spinal cord injury.

You should know your legal rights after suffering a spinal cord injury in a workplace accident. The costs at the beginning can be astronomical, and you may have to factor in loss of income and life-long healthcare costs. Where do you begin? Contact the expert workers’ compensation attorneys in Colorado to help you!

Learn more about spinal cord injury workers’ compensation rights in Colorado here.

Denied worker’s compensation benefits? Contact an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney to discuss your rights. We make sure you and your case get the attention you deserve! (970) 945-2396.

Denied workers compensation benefits?

Colorado's workers' compensation laws protect injured employees or workers who incur a work-related disease or illness. If the system unfairly denies you the benefits you believe you’re entitled to, contact a Colorado workers' compensation attorney to discuss your rights.

Learn more about spinal cord injury workers’ compensation rights in Colorado here.

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Contact an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney to discuss your rights. We make sure you and your case get the attention you deserve! (970) 945-2396.

Do I Qualify for Workers’ Compensation for PTSD?

You may receive workers’ compensation if you were injured on the job or experienced a work-related accident that caused your PTSD. But, certain situations don’t qualify. If you were exposed to trauma before entering the workforce or starting a new job, you may not be entitled to benefits.

Learn more about your PTSD workers’ compensation rights in Colorado here.

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If you have questions about your workers' compensation rights, speak to experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorneys today! We make sure you and your case get the attention you deserve! (970) 945-2396.

How Can PTSD Occur on the Job?

PTSD can occur on the job in many different ways. For example, if you work as a police officer and you’re involved in an attack or shooting, it could cause PTSD symptoms. In addition, paramedics and firefighters could also experience these symptoms if they’re exposed to traumatic events at work frequently.

Learn more about your PTSD workers’ compensation rights in Colorado here.

Can you relate? Have you experienced something traumatic? Contact an experienced Colorado workers’ compensation attorney to discuss your rights. We make sure you and your case get the attention you deserve! (970) 945-2396.