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In Denver and across Colorado, industrial facilities drive the economy — but they can also be some of the most dangerous workplaces in the state. Employees working in oil and gas operations, mining sites, manufacturing plants, warehouses, construction projects, and distribution centers face risks that can lead to catastrophic injuries in a matter of seconds.
If you were injured in an industrial accident in Denver or anywhere in Colorado, you may be facing mounting medical bills, lost income, physical pain, and uncertainty about your future. You should not have to shoulder those burdens alone.
At Frenkel & Frenkel, our Denver industrial accident lawyers help injured workers and their families pursue the compensation they deserve. We investigate what happened, identify every responsible party, and pursue claims against negligent companies, contractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners. Many industrial accident cases involve legal options beyond workers’ compensation, and we work to recover the maximum compensation available under Colorado law.
We offer free consultations and handle industrial injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
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Do I need a lawyer after an industrial accident in Denver?
Employers and insurance companies work quickly to limit liability after workplace accidents. You need an attorney who moves just as fast. Frenkel & Frenkel investigates the site, preserves equipment records and safety logs, identifies every liable party including equipment manufacturers, and handles the workers' comp and third-party claims.
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Can I recover more compensation if multiple parties caused my industrial accident?
Potentially yes. Each liable party may carry their own insurance policy. Identifying multiple defendants — such as the equipment manufacturer, the general contractor, and a subcontractor — can open up multiple sources of recovery that a single-defendant case would not. This is one of the most important reasons to hire an attorney who investigates the full picture, not just your employer.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.
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The normal deadline for personal injury claims in Colorado is two years from the injury date (C.R.S. sec. 13-80-102). For wrongful death, the two-year period generally starts on the date of death. If you seek workers’ compensation benefits in Colorado, you must report the injury to your employer as soon as possible and file a claim within two years of the injury date. There is a discovery rule exception for toxic exposure cases where the illness develops gradually — the clock may start when you knew or should have known your condition was tied to work. If your claim involves a government entity, you must file a written notice within 182 days under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (C.R.S. sec. 24-10-109).
Our attorneys have spent decades fighting for workers injured in industrial accidents. We have the knowledge and resources to take on even the most complex cases involving construction sites, factories, refineries, and manufacturing facilities.
Our founding attorneys used to defend insurance companies. Now, they use that inside knowledge to fight for injured people like you. We know the tactics companies use, and we know how to counter them.
We have recovered over $1 Billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients.* For 16 straight years, our attorneys have been named among the Best Lawyers in Denver.
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Industrial accidents usually have more than one cause. They often involve equipment problems, safety violations, poor training, and management choices that put production first. Learning how these accidents happen helps show who is responsible.
Explosions and Fires
Flammable gases, vapors, and liquids are common in Colorado industrial sites. When they meet a spark from welding, bad electrical equipment, or friction from worn parts, the result can be deadly. Refineries, chemical plants, and oil and gas sites often see fires tied to corroded piping, equipment failures, PSM violations, and unsafe startup or shutdown steps.
Chemical Exposure
Denver-area workers may be exposed to benzene, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, asbestos, silica, acids, and other hazardous substances. Exposure can come from leaks, spills, poor ventilation, or missing protective gear. Short-term exposure can cause breathing failure and chemical burns. Long-term exposure may cause cancer, organ damage, and serious lung disease, sometimes years later.
Confined Space Accidents
Tanks, vessels, silos, and pits are common in industrial facilities. These permit-required spaces can hold low-oxygen or toxic air that workers cannot see or smell. Confined space accidents are often deadly because would-be rescuers can become victims too. OSHA’s rule, 29 CFR 1910.146, requires testing, ventilation, attendants, and rescue planning before entry.
Machine Accidents
Conveyor belts, presses, lathes, drills, and cranes can cause catastrophic injuries in seconds. Workers can be caught in moving parts, struck by equipment, or crushed against fixed objects. Missing guards, lockout/tagout failures, and weak training are common causes. OSHA rules require guards to stay in place and energy sources to be locked out before anyone works near moving parts.
Forklift Accidents
Forklifts cause about 85 fatal accidents and 34,900 serious injuries nationwide each year. In Denver, where warehousing and distribution are huge, forklift accidents are a daily risk. Tip-overs, pedestrian strikes, falling loads, and untrained operators are common causes. OSHA’s powered industrial truck rule is often cited in Colorado industrial facilities.
Falls from Heights
Industrial workers often work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, tanks, ladders, and walkways that can be slick with oil, water, or chemicals. Falls can cause fatal injuries, spinal cord damage, and traumatic brain injury. Poor fall protection, bad scaffolding, and missing fall arrest systems are common causes. Fall protection has been the top OSHA citation for 14 years.
Drilling sites in the DJ Basin and Weld County, compressor stations, and pipelines.
Aerospace, electronics, food processing, and metal fabrication facilities in the Denver metro.
Denver's position as a regional logistics hub creates significant forklift and fall risks.
Corrosive chemicals, toxic gases, and explosive materials.
Coal, molybdenum, and aggregate mining across Colorado.
A separate lawsuit against someone other than your employer, such as a manufacturer, subcontractor, or property owner. You can often pursue both workers' comp and a third-party claim.
Colorado employers are legally required to carry workers' compensation insurance. If your employer failed to do so, they are in violation of state law and personally responsible for your full claim costs plus a 25% penalty. You may be able to pursue a direct claim against that employer. An attorney can help you determine the best path forward.
You may be able to file under Colorado's discovery rule, where the legal clock starts when you knew or should have known your illness was tied to work.
Yes. Colorado courts can allow OSHA standards to show the level of care required. A proven violation strengthens your claim.
Value depends on the injuries, future earnings loss, strength of fault proof, and number of responsible parties.
If you or a family member was seriously hurt in an industrial accident in Denver, do not wait. Evidence can disappear, and the companies involved often move quickly to protect themselves. You deserve a team that is ready to do the same for you.
Frenkel and Frenkel offers free consultations and contingency-fee representation for industrial accident cases. You pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you. Call us at (720) 807-3985 or reach out online to speak with a Denver industrial accident lawyer today.
