Workers' Compensation in El Paso County (Colorado Springs)
By Find Local Law Editorial Team · Last reviewed: May 26, 2026
Researched and drafted with AI assistance and verified against primary sources (statutes, Judicial Council forms, and official court websites). This is general information, not legal advice.
An El Paso County (Colorado Springs) workers’ compensation claim does not go through the regular courts. Claims are administered by the Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation (part of the Department of Labor and Employment). When there’s a dispute over benefits or treatment, it’s decided by an administrative law judge at the Office of Administrative Courts (OAC), whose Southern Office in Colorado Springs is among the statewide hearing locations — not the El Paso County District or County Court.
The agency decides where your claim is handled; the substantive law lives in our statewide guides. Start with the Colorado workers’ compensation hub, then read about how workers’ comp works, the benefits available, and the claim deadlines you can’t afford to miss.
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Where claims are handled
Agency: Workers' comp isn't a regular court matter — claims run through the Colorado Division of Workers' Compensation, with disputes heard by the Office of Administrative Courts, which has a Colorado Springs hearing location.
Colorado workers' compensation claims are administered by the Division of Workers' Compensation (part of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment), not the district or county courts. Disputes are decided by administrative law judges at the Office of Administrative Courts, which holds hearings in Colorado Springs (its Southern Office) and other locations statewide. Verify the current office locations, hours, and procedures on the official Colorado state sites before you file.
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- Where do I file a workers' comp claim if I'm injured in Colorado Springs?
- Workers' compensation claims are filed with the Colorado Division of Workers' Compensation, not a county or district court. If there's a dispute, an administrative law judge at the Office of Administrative Courts decides it; the OAC's Southern Office in Colorado Springs is among the hearing locations.
- Is an El Paso County workers' comp dispute heard in regular court?
- No. Disputes are decided by the Office of Administrative Courts before an administrative law judge, not by the El Paso County District or County Court. The OAC holds hearings in Colorado Springs and other cities across the state.