Workers compensation cases in Denver typically resolve within 4 to 18 months, depending on complexity and whether the case proceeds to trial.
Denver Court Backlog
The estimated backlog of pending workers compensation cases in Denver ranges from 100 to 400, reflecting the volume of filings and court processing times.
Workers Compensation Denver Filing Volume
Denver sees an estimated 60 to 120 new workers compensation case filings per month, based on recent public court data.
Workers Compensation Case Outcomes
Approximately 55% of cases resolve before formal litigation, 35% after filing but before trial, and about 10% proceed to trial for resolution.
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Personal Injury
Marc Harden is a committed and passionate advocate for victims of serious injuries and unfair insurance companies. His clients include victims of orthopedic trauma, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, nerve damage, and families that have suffered the wrongful death of a loved one. Mr. Harden specializes in cases arising from auto collisions, unsafe premises, and insurance disputes.. Mr. Harden is a dedicated and experienced Colorado trial lawyer. He has served as lead trial counsel on behalf of hundreds of injury victims and has obtained numerous significant jury verdicts in Colorado. Mr. Harden has recovered tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients.. Mr. Harden has been designated a Super Lawyers Rising Star, a recognition for the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in Colorado under the age of 40. He has also been recognized as a top 40 trial lawyer under the age of 40 by The National Trial Lawyers, a limited invitation extended exclusively to lawyers that exemplify superior qualifications, trial results and leadership. Mr. Harden currently serves as Co-Chair of Colorado Trial Lawyers Association EAGLE and is an active member of the American Association for Justice.. Mr. Harden is a Colorado native, husband, and proud father of three young children.
Practice Areas: Insurance , Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury
Mr. Bendinelli’s practice is devoted to representing individuals and families who suffered injury or death caused by the negligence or wrongful conduct of others. Over the course of his career, Mr. Bendinelli has litigated cases, not only in Colorado, but across the country. From Los Angeles to Miami he’s been involved in all types of personal injury cases. Whether it is Semi-Truck, Wrongful Death, Insurance Bad Faith, Car Accident, Motorcycle, and Drunk Driving Victim cases, he has achieved a long history of success. Mr. Bendinelli’s reputation as a highly respected trial attorney has been earned one case at a time, by trying numerous cases to juries, successfully obtaining large verdicts.
Larry Free has practiced exclusively in the area of Workers’ Compensation since 1995. His understanding and appreciation of workers began through his own employment history. In his early years, he worked at a variety of jobs in the food service industry, cabinet making, carpentry, appliance repair, and delivery. He originally joined the firm as a “runner” and worked as a clerk during law school. He became an associate following graduation and was admitted to partnership in 1999.
KRISTIN A. CARUSO holds a B.S. from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, an M.B.A. from the University of Denver, and a J.D. from the University of Denver, where she served as an editor of the Denver Journal of International Law and Policy. She is also a Medicare Set-Aside Consultant, Certified. Ms. Caruso is admitted to practice in the State of Colorado as well as the United States District Court for Colorado. She practices litigation in the area of general civil litigation, including workers' compensation defense with a specific focus on high profile cases including professional sports. There is no issue or claim in Workers’ Compensation law or procedure that Ms. Caruso has not analyzed for employers and their insurers. From risk management counseling to defense of claims to appeals, her practice covers all aspects, including: Employers/Insurers on Workers’ Compensation Claims, Administrative Penalties, Bad Faith Claims, Arbitration, Mediation, Settlement, Appeals, Subrogation, Complex Case Analysis and Evaluation, Remedial Writs, Exclusivity of Remedy, Specialized Services, Medicare Secondary Payer Act and Complex Structured Settlements, Conditional Payments and Appeals, and legislation. She has litigated countless workers’ compensation cases for various insurance companies and large self insured companies, and argued appellate issues in all of Colorado's appellate courts. Ms. Caruso enjoys lecturing on current legal issues, and has done so at the request of multiple bar associations and organizations.
Practice Areas: Business , Child Custody & Visitation, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Domestic Partnership, Insurance , Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury
I am a seasoned litigator who focuses on getting the best result for every client.
Mr. Cairns’ practice focuses on workers’ compensation litigation and related employment law. Mr. Cairns attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Psychology in 1975. He also attended the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee where he pursued a Master’s in industrial psychology. Following graduate school, he obtained his law degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1982. Mr. Cairns has been licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado since 1982.. Mr. Cairns has thirty-seven years of experience as an attorney in matters relating to workers’ compensation and employment law. He has published several articles in The Colorado Lawyer concerning employment issues, and has been a frequent speaker concerning workers’ compensation, fitness for duty testing, medical marijuana, and the special needs of older workers with injuries. He has taught basic legal research in the paralegal training programs for Metropolitan State College in Denver and the Denver Paralegal Institute. In addition, he is the founder and principal instructor for The Center for Workers’ Compensation Training, a private occupational school.. Mr. Cairns, who hails from Wisconsin, currently serves as president of Cairns & Associates, P.C. in Denver, Colorado. In 2003 he was named an “Outstanding Lawyer in America.” In 2010, he received the Lance Butler Award for service to the Colorado workers’ compensation community. He has served as President of Professionals in Workers’ Compensation and the Denver Law Club.. An avid bicyclist and hiker, Mr. Cairns was also a regular parody song writer and actor for the Denver Law Club.. He is grateful to have enjoyed a wide and varied experience in the world of Colorado worker’s compensation.. Learn more about our specialized services in workers’ compensation training and medical testing of employees.
4500 Cherry Creek Drive South , Denver , Colorado 80246
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Estate Planning, Estate Planning
Because every client’s case is unique, I provide a customized, cost-effective approach for each client’s needs. My practice emphasizes estate planning, trusts, probate administration, and special needs trust planning. I love helping my estate planning and trust clients find the best solution for their needs, and I consider it a privilege to help my probate clients get through a challenging time in their lives.. I have more than 25 years of experience in this area of law. I have also been an adjunct professor of law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law since 2001. I have taught courses in probate, trusts and estates, health law, and a nationally recognized elder law seminar. My office number is. I do not charge for initial consultations.
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Social Security & Disability
At Alverson + O'Brien, P.C. we are committed to providing excellent customer service. We believe that our representation is a partnership with our clients. Unlike some of the larger work comp and social security disability firms, we pride ourselves on taking on being selective in the cases we choose to take on which allows us to provide a more hands-on experience for our clients.
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Construction Accidents, Auto Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Bus Accidents, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall, Social Security Disability, Brian Injury
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