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Colorado Medical Marijuana Laws and Workers' Compensation

Workers’ Compensation related to marijuana use can be quite hard and confusing. The Greely workers compensation lawyer of Kaplan Morrell has already helped several employees since 1997 to claim the benefits they are entitled to. Contact us here or reach us at (866) 356-9898 for your free consultation.

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Colorado Medical Marijuana Laws and Workers' Compensation

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  1. Colorado Medical Marijuana Laws and Workers' Compensation

  2. In 2012, Washington and Colorado made history when they approved the legalization of recreational use of marijuana in their respective areas. Two other states, including the District of Columbia, have followed suit since then, while 18 states limited the use of the popular substance to medical purposes only. However, the fact that marijuana is still classified as a Schedule I substance by the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) raises a huge issue in terms of policies being implemented in the workplace, including Greeley and Denver workers compensation.

  3. Non-Medical Marijuana and Claims for Unemployment Insurance A Denver workers compensation lawyer and Greeley workers compensation lawyerexplains that this decision was made on the basis that the employee was proven not to be under the influence of marijuana while he is at work. This is not considered as misconduct in the workplace as defined by the Unemployment Insurance Act. However, Colorado does not grant benefits if the workplace of the employee implements a zero tolerance policy for the use of marijuana.

  4. Non-Medical Marijuana and Insurance for Workers Compensation Another concern related to the legalization of the use of marijuana is the compensation that can be granted when an employee gets injured in the workplace. Two questions are being raised by workers compensation of Denver Disability attorneysand Greeley Disability attorneys. First, are those who test positive for use of marijuana still eligible to receive compensation? Second, is the employer mandated to spend for the injured employee`s medical marijuana expenses if it is part of the treatment plan for his injury? Several state laws have been drafted to be similar to the Federal Employees Compensation Act which dictates that employers need to grant compensation to their employees, including medical support services.

  5. For More Information About Injuries Claim Workers’ Compensation related to marijuana use can be quite hard and confusing. The Greely workers compensation lawyer of Kaplan Morrell Law Firm has already helped several employees since 1997 to claim the benefits they are entitled to. Contact us here or reach us at (866) 356-9898 for your free consultation. Greeley Disability Lawyer Denver Workers Compensation Lawyer Denver Disability Attorneys Greeley workers Compensation Lawyer And Social Referal https://www.facebook.com/KaplanMorrell http://www.twitter.com/denverworkcomp http://www.pinterest.com/kaplanmorrell/

  6. An Experienced Greeley Workers Compensation Lawyer Can Surely Help Build Up And Defend Your Case.

  7. Not all work-related injuries can be acquired inside the four corners of an office. Most injuries are incurred outside the company’s building such as construction sites. Other mishaps occur on the road. Car accidents may occur anytime while you are parking inside your office’s building, or while delivering some goods as part of your job. What matters is that the auto accident occurred within the course and scope of your employment. It is only when this requirement is satisfied will you be entitled to medical and other benefits, and disability pay under the Workers’ Compensation Law of Colorado. An experienced Greeley workers compensation lawyer can surely help build up and defend your case.

  8. Getting Back to Work after a Car Accident Does Not Affect your Claim

  9. When Can You Start Driving Again? This question has no definite answer. It all depends on your doctor’s analysis of your medical situation. If your doctor declares that you are cleared to drive again, then, you can take the wheel once more.

  10. For More Information About Injuries Claim An experienced Greeley workers compensation lawyer can surely help build up and defend your case. Auto accidents claim may be easy to file but proving that the vehicular mishap occurred in the course of employment makes the same complicated. Kaplan Morrell lawyers have been helping workers in their auto accidents claims for more than a decade. Call us at (866) 356-9898 to receive a free consultation or browse at Greeley Disability Lawyer Denver Workers Compensation Lawyer Denver Disability Attorneys

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