As the Federal government debates another round of stimulus for businesses and individuals impacted by the pandemic, one area of contention for federal and state elected officials nationwide is whether businesses should be held liable for workers who contract the illness while on the job. Currently, most state workers’ compensation laws do not allow recovery […]
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Keating Wagner is a proud sponsor of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, and we will be attending the 2020 Annual Convention, which this year will be held virtually. Our very own Christina Habas will be co-presenting a session on “Practical Ethics” with Natalie Brown. The session is scheduled for Friday, August 7 at 10 a.m., […]
As the public health crisis continues to persist, many states are beginning to open up businesses, restaurants, and other venues. And while some states have taken proactive measures to protect workers on the front lines by flipping the burden of proof in workers’ compensation claims so that they are presumed covered, Colorado has yet to […]
We are continuously monitoring multiple sources to stay up-to-date on who and what might be covered for COVID-19 claims under Colorado’s workers’ compensation program. While first responders, doctors, nurses, and other front-line workers who interact with the general public, may be eligible to file claims for COVID-19 coverage, many states are still working to determine […]
As the current public health crisis continues to force many businesses to remain closed, business owners are left struggling with how to pay employees, bills, and other commitments. While the federal government is working to help many companies, many are searching out additional ways to stay afloat, including looking to their insurance companies for help. […]
As the current public health emergency continues to play out throughout the country, we are reading and will share periodically some useful resources and news links about how workers may or may not protected under workers’ compensation if they get COVID-19. Though it is still early in our country’s processing of this pandemic, many workers […]
COVID-19 has impacted businesses of all sizes, causing many business owners to alter or shut down their businesses entirely. Lawyers and insurance industry experts expect billions of dollars in insurance claims for business interruption and loss related to the Coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, many businesses and individuals are finding it difficult to uphold their contracts and agreements. While this […]
As the world continues to navigate the complex situation with Covid-19, there are emerging questions about how workers’ compensation may or may not be in play for employees. While time will help us evaluate this scenario, there are a handful of useful guides available, like the article below. At this point, depending on how an […]
Keating Wagner was proud to support Thunderridge High School in its annual fundraising efforts to help families in need. This year the firm supported Thunderridge’s charity drive for Caruso Family Charities, which helps families with children who are dealing with life-threatening illnesses. Students at the school were able to raise more than $25,000 over the […]
Keating Wagner Polidori Free is proud to announce that 10 of its attorneys were named as Colorado Super Lawyers and one was named a Rising Star on the 2020 Super Lawyers list. Congratulations to Larry Free, Mike Keating, Deirdre Ostrowski, Christina Habas, Bob Wagner, Daniel Wartell, Ross Pulkrabek, Randy Barnhart, and Zach Warzel, who were […]
Premises liability cases are fraught with difficulties, and when multiple defendants are involved, those difficulties can compound. Keating Wagner’s Melissa Hailey will be discussing the nuances of multi-defendant premises liability cases at the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Blockbuster Seminar on January 31 in Denver. Blockbuster is the CTLA’s leading continuing legal education seminar, and it […]
Keating Wagner Polidori Free is proud to announce that 5280 Magazine recognized five Keating Wagner attorneys as part of their annual Top Attorney list, which honors attorneys across a 7-county metro area from 50 different practice areas. Included in this year’s list are Randy Barnhart, Larry Free, Christina Habas, Mike Keating, and Zachary Warzel. This […]