Denver Firm With $200M Recovered Explains Workers’ Comp Fees
July 27, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Law Offices of Miguel Martínez, P.C. addresses fee questions and documentation myths
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July 27, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Law Offices of Miguel Martínez, P.C. addresses fee questions and documentation myths keeping injured Denver workers from filing workers’ compensation claims.
Law Offices of Miguel Martínez, P.C., a Denver workers’ compensation and personal injury firm serving City Park West and the greater metro area since 1989, issued commentary this month tackling two barriers that stop injured workers from getting paid: uncertainty over attorney fees and the false belief that undocumented workers cannot file a claim.
The firm reports that many workers injured on construction sites near Union Station or in the warehouse corridors off I-70 avoid hiring counsel because they fear steep fees or believe their status disqualifies them. In Colorado, workers’ compensation attorney fees are limited and reviewed by statute, and state law protects an injured worker’s right to lost wages regardless of documentation status.
“Too many injured workers are told they can’t file a claim because they don’t have papers, and that is simply a lie,” said Miguel Martínez, founding attorney and a former State and Federal Prosecutor. “We are committed to making sure every worker understands both their right to file and exactly how fees work before they make any decision about representation.”
Martínez, who immigrated to the United States at 16 and served as a Field Medic in Vietnam before a 35-year legal career recovering more than $200 million for clients, said the firm’s prosecutorial background lets it anticipate how insurers and employers pressure injured workers. The firm handles many work-injury claims on a contingency basis, so clients owe no attorney fee unless a recovery is obtained — a structure the firm says removes the cost fear that keeps eligible workers on the sidelines.
The stakes are highest in the days right after an injury. Martínez said workers often make decisions under pressure — accepting an employer’s account of what happened, delaying medical treatment, or missing the deadline to report an injury to their employer — that quietly weaken a claim before a lawyer is ever involved. Colorado law sets specific timelines for notifying an employer and for the employer to file with its insurer, and a worker who does not understand those steps can lose ground that is difficult to recover later.
Language adds another layer. For Spanish-speaking workers in trades like construction, warehousing and food processing, a claim explained only in English can feel like one more reason to stay silent. The firm’s bilingual team walks clients through the process in their own language — se habla español — covering what a claim involves, what it does not cost up front, and what protections exist against retaliation for reporting an injury.
Martínez emphasized that fear of employer retaliation is itself a misconception worth correcting. Colorado prohibits employers from firing or punishing a worker for filing a legitimate workers’ compensation claim, and the firm encourages injured workers to learn their rights before deciding whether to come forward.
Denver-area workers facing a job-site injury, a retaliatory employer, or questions about how much a workers’ compensation lawyer can charge can request a free bilingual consultation with the Law Offices of Miguel Martínez, P.C.
About Law Offices of Miguel Martínez, P.C.
The Law Offices of Miguel Martínez, P.C. has served Denver since 1989 from its office in the City Park West neighborhood. Led by founding attorney Miguel Martínez, a former Assistant District Attorney and Assistant U.S. Attorney, the bilingual firm handles workers’ compensation, personal injury, immigration, criminal defense, and motor vehicle accident matters. The firm is located at 1776 Vine St, Denver, CO 80206, and can be reached at (303) 747-5141 or at https://lawofficesofmiguelmartinez.com/locations/denver/. SE HABLA ESPAÑOL.
This press release contains general legal information and does not constitute legal advice. Results vary by case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
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For more information about Law Offices of Miguel Martinez, contact the company here:
Law Offices of Miguel Martinez
Miguel Martinez
13037475141
info@mmartinezlaw.com
1776 Vine St, Denver, CO 80206
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