In Minnesota workers' compensation practice, there is an issue known as a "Gillette injury." This takes its name from a specific case that held that workers who suffer repetitive stress injuries from countless small motions could be eligible for benefits. You do not...
Minnesota workplace laws are designed to help electrical workers avoid injuries. If you do get injured, you may have to rely on workers' comp while you recover. Therefore, prevention is the best policy. Maintain your tools Something as simple as an improperly...
Amazon packages arrive via truck, and delivery drivers deserve credit for helping get packages to where they need to go. Warehouse workers might not always receive credit for their role in the process. Loading and unloading cargo occur routinely at Minnesota...
Minnesota has its cold and snowy winters, but residents may warn summertime visitors about the heat. Persons working both inside and outside might feel the heat worse than others. Physical labor, long hours, and strenuous activities don't always mesh well with high...
Putting in a day's work at a Minnesota job site might end up disastrous if an injury happens. Even when taking great care to perform a task, mistakes happen, and some might be severe. Other problems result from cumulative stressors. Regardless of the circumstances, a...
When people in Minnesota think of on-the-job injuries, they usually imagine physical damage to the body. However, that's not the only way a work environment can injure someone. In recent years, both the medical field and popular culture have developed a growing...
Construction workers place themselves at risk for many different injuries, including unexpected ones. Slips and falls or power tool disasters could prove devastating, but not surprising. Neither would long-term problems from sprains and strains. Somewhat surprisingly,...
In Minnesota, many people work in the construction industry, and this important job can come with many risk factors that construction workers must stay aware of. Fortunately, you can help ensure that you stay safe on the job by avoiding these common types of...
Many Minnesota workers rely on workers' compensation to pay for any injuries that happened to them while they were at work. While workers' compensation does cover the majority of workplace injuries, there are exemptions. As an employee, it's in your best interest to...
There are many reasons that Minnesota residents may file for workers’ compensation, but those reasons need to be job related. Workers' comp is insurance paid to people who have become sick or injured while doing their jobs. This type of compensation allows them to...
