Colorado Springs, CO asked in Workers' Compensation for Colorado

Q: I got injured at work but my employer is arguing that it was my own poor decision that led up to the injury so they

don't want to pay my benefits. Is this legal?

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1 Lawyer Answer
Julie Swanberg
Julie Swanberg
Answered
  • Workers' Compensation Lawyer
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: Your injury cannot be refused just because you might have had a part in causing it, but your benefits can be cut by 50% if your injury was because of you being intoxicated, refusing to use employer-provided safety equipment, or refusal to obey safety rules. But without knowing what your employer meant by your "poor decision."

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