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House Rep. Jovan Melton, D-Aurora, has introduced a bill to prevent businesses from firing employees for partaking in legal activities on their own time — even if the activities are only legal under state and not federal law. The law is intended, in part, to protect workers who use marijuana (legally under Colorado law) in… Read More »

    IMPORTANT NOTICE!  Protect your rights!  As many of you know, the State and Federal Court systems have been impacted by the pandemic like most businesses in Colorado.  While trials and in-person Court appearances are being postponed in many cases, that does not excuse you from all of the deadlines that may apply.  For… Read More »

If your claim for Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, medical or other benefits have been denied …  and the claim is governed by ERISA …  you have the right to appeal.  You not only have the right, but you are probably required to file an appeal. When filing an appeal, it is critical to… Read More »

Today is Colorado Gives Day – a wonderful day to give back to the community and support your favorite charity.  To learn more about how you can participate, click here.   At Silvern & Bulger, PC, we have a long history of supporting local charities, schools and non-profits.  Check out our website for more about… Read More »

Traumatic brain injury, or a TBI, usually results from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body. They can occur from a car accident, a fall, being struck on the head by falling merchandise at a store, or in many other situations.  a TBI can be characterized as mild, moderate or severe.  Mild… Read More »

You still have time to review your health insurance needs, but time is running out!  The Open Enrollment period ends January 1, 2020.  Be sure to go to Connectforhealthco.com to review your options!

In most cases, claims for employee benefits are governed by ERISA, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.  This includes most claims for: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Medical and Dental Claims, and Retirement and fringe benefits Although ERISA provides protection to people who work for most types of employers, there are exceptions, including: Most governmental… Read More »

There is a good chance that you do.  ERISA, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, is a complex Federal statute that regulates and applies to MOST employee benefits. ERISA applies to numerous types of benefit plans: Defined-benefit and defined-contribution retirement funds (pensions). Insurance plans, including HMO/group insurance plans, such as health and medical… Read More »

The human spine is a very complex thing.  And while the body is very resilient and well protected, spinal injuries are common following a serious trauma, like a car accident, truck accident, bike accident or a serious fall.  Emergency signs and symptoms of a spinal cord injury after an accident may include (but are certainly… Read More »

Colorado is growing …. fast.  Over the past 20 years, we have seen more and more people move to the front range (and this trend is expected to continue).  The result is more and more drivers on the road.  Unfortunately, this also means more and more car accidents.  We having been representing injured motorists for… Read More »