No Benefits for Worker Allegedly Injured En Route to Doctor's Appointment

The Colorado Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits to a worker for his alleged injuries from a car accident that happened while traveling to a doctor’s appointment for a claimed job-related injury. Case: Salazar v. ICAO, No. 21CA0438, 01/20/2022, published. Facts: James Salazar worked for Grand Valley Tree Service from June 2019 to January 2020 trimming, cutting and removing trees. On Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, Salazar texted Nathan Ridgley, Grand Valley’s owner, stating he had woken up with a sore back. Salazar said his pain started on the prior Friday and was...