My name is Tim Guill, and I'm a workers' compensation lawyer in Durango, CO. I choose to specialize in the field of workers' compensation out of respect for the men and women who sacrifice their health and safety every day at work so the rest of America can enjoy the fruits of their labor. This is how I was raised. This is what I believe. If you were injured at work, contact my office today.
As a workers' compensation attorney for more than 30 years, I can help you learn your options for protecting yourself and your job. Your first consultation is FREE. Since 1990, I have handled thousands of cases under the Colorado Workers' Compensation Act. I have handled the most serious injuries that can occur on the job, including death claims and quadriplegia.
I am available 24/7 for my clients, and I always tailor my services to meet your needs. If you have been searching for a workers' compensation lawyer in Durango, CO, call to schedule your free consultation. Colorado is home to some of the most dangerous industries in the United States: mining, construction, and oil & gas.
As a workers' compensation attorney for more than 30 years, I can help you learn your options for protecting yourself and your job. Your first consultation is FREE. Since 1990, I have handled thousands of cases under the Colorado Workers' Compensation Act. I have handled the most serious injuries that can occur on the job, including death claims and quadriplegia.
I am available 24/7 for my clients, and I always tailor my services to meet your needs. If you have been searching for a workers' compensation lawyer in Durango, CO, call to schedule your free consultation. Colorado is home to some of the most dangerous industries in the United States: mining, construction, and oil & gas.
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Lost Wages
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Under Colorado law, most workers injured on the job are entitled to workers' compensation benefits for lost wages.
Colorado has a "no-fault" workers' compensation statute.
That means that the injured worker is entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits even if an accident occurred because of your own mistake.
There may be limits or penalties to benefits if you intentionally violate a safety rule, but generally, an injured worker is entitled to collect all work comp benefits even if the accident was something you might have avoided.
Colorado has a "no-fault" workers' compensation statute.
That means that the injured worker is entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits even if an accident occurred because of your own mistake.
There may be limits or penalties to benefits if you intentionally violate a safety rule, but generally, an injured worker is entitled to collect all work comp benefits even if the accident was something you might have avoided.
Medical Benefits
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Even minor injuries can have major medical complications if you do not receive the right medical treatment.
Let's face it: the most important aspect of your Colorado workers' compensation case is receiving the quality care you need to assist you in returning back to the best medical condition possible.
You will be supporting yourself and your children for years to come, so the quality of your medical care is No. 1 on your list of priorities, right?
In Colorado, your employer has the right to select the physician who will provide treatment for you.
Let's face it: the most important aspect of your Colorado workers' compensation case is receiving the quality care you need to assist you in returning back to the best medical condition possible.
You will be supporting yourself and your children for years to come, so the quality of your medical care is No. 1 on your list of priorities, right?
In Colorado, your employer has the right to select the physician who will provide treatment for you.
Contingent Fee Agreements
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A contingent fee is an arrangement that permits the injured worker to obtain legal representation without having to pay the workers' comp attorney a retainer, and without having to advance court costs.
The attorney advances the court costs, and the attorney's fee is deferred until you begin to receive monetary benefits.
When the case is concluded, court costs and the remainder of the attorney's fee are taken out of the settlement money you receive.
This makes it possible for a person with little or no means to hire an attorney to secure representation for a valid claim that needs to be pursued.
The attorney advances the court costs, and the attorney's fee is deferred until you begin to receive monetary benefits.
When the case is concluded, court costs and the remainder of the attorney's fee are taken out of the settlement money you receive.
This makes it possible for a person with little or no means to hire an attorney to secure representation for a valid claim that needs to be pursued.
Free Consultation
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There are several purposes served by the free initial consultation.
Above all, you should keep in mind that you need to be able to have a good working relationship with your workers' compensation attorney.
Let's face it - sometimes people don't get along.
The free initial consultation gives you the chance to decide whether you would feel comfortable with an attorney before you sign on the dotted line.
Secondly, there are things about the Colorado Workers' Compensation system that you absolutely need to know before you even think about trying to represent yourself.
Above all, you should keep in mind that you need to be able to have a good working relationship with your workers' compensation attorney.
Let's face it - sometimes people don't get along.
The free initial consultation gives you the chance to decide whether you would feel comfortable with an attorney before you sign on the dotted line.
Secondly, there are things about the Colorado Workers' Compensation system that you absolutely need to know before you even think about trying to represent yourself.
Thinking of Quitting Your Job
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If you were injured at work, you should at the very least speak with a workers' comp lawyer before you tender your resignation.
This may be critical to your right to benefits.
The Colorado legislature recently enacted a provision to the Colorado Workers' Compensation Act which relieves your employer and its insurance company of any obligation to pay temporary disability benefits if an injured worker is responsible for his/her separation from your employment.
If you have sustained a work injury and you quit your job, you will likely lose your right to benefits for wage losses ("TTD") while you are off work receiving medical treatment.
This may be critical to your right to benefits.
The Colorado legislature recently enacted a provision to the Colorado Workers' Compensation Act which relieves your employer and its insurance company of any obligation to pay temporary disability benefits if an injured worker is responsible for his/her separation from your employment.
If you have sustained a work injury and you quit your job, you will likely lose your right to benefits for wage losses ("TTD") while you are off work receiving medical treatment.
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