CSU might file a subrogation claim against them to recover CSU losses. If your accident was caused by a third party (someone other than your employer or co-worker), you need to seek legal counsel on your own. You cannot sue your employer if you get injured on the job. Workers’ Compensation benefits are your sole remedy under Colorado law. I think my employer or another person is responsible for my injury and I want to sue them. Following MMI, the Workers Compensation claim will be closed. MMI is the point at which the treating physician determines that medical treatment is no longer needed for injury recovery and the employee is released from care. What is Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)? Please fill out the form and return as soon as possible or contact your adjuster with any questions. It requires that the injured worker provides information to the requesting party about any physicians that they have seen previously for any prior conditions. The Medical Treatment Information release form is typically sent by a claims adjuster. I received the Authorization for Medical Release and Medical Treatment Information form in the mail. You may also review the Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation website for more information. You must respond within 30 days is you have any objections. An admission will also outline your average weekly wages and provide information about what to do if you don’t agree to the admission. Please review it thoroughly and contact the adjuster directly to discuss any questions you may have. The Admission of Liability outlines the status of your claim. I received an Admission of Liability in the mail. You may review the Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation website for more information. If you need additional information, the Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation has a number of resources, including an Employee Handbook (PDF). Please review the information on the website and contact CSU’s Workers’ Compensation office at (970) 491-4832 with any questions that you have regarding your claim. What are my rights and responsibilities as an injured worker? I want to know more about the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act. It is also important to remember that missed time from work, prior to seeing an ATP, may not be covered for wage replacement benefits under Workers’ Compensation. This will allow for documentation of the event and medical condition(s) should you need to seek treatment in the future. Do I still need to go to an Authorized Treating Physician (ATP)?ĬSU strongly encourages injured workers to seek medical care with an Authorized Treating Physician (ATP) if they have any concerns. I had a work related injury but don’t want to see a doctor. Without the timely record, a late reported incident is more likely to be denied. The benefit of reporting is that if an injury that appears minor turns out to be more serious and needs medical attention a few weeks later, there is a record of the incident. Do I still need to file an incident report?ĬSU recommends that employees with a work-related injury file an incident report. I had a work-related injury but don’t want to see a doctor. You will need to assist with the investigation and provide accurate information regarding the event. CSU Workers’ Compensation and the adjuster assigned will complete an investigation and determine if this is a covered Workers’ Compensation claim. If you believe your injury is work- related, you can file a claim. General Questions I was injured at work but I’m not sure if it would be covered under Workers’ Compensation.
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