Workers' compensation claims are made to cover a wide variety of situations. Different occupations carry different job responsibilities that often require overworking certain body parts for those who are involved in manual labor. The result for many workers is that...
Workers in Minnesota have the right to collect workers’ compensation if they suffer injury or illness while on the job. It’s possible to suffer work-related hearing loss, which can significantly impact your daily life. Here is what you need to know about hearing loss...
As you already know, there are many potential hazards employees have to deal with while working, and some professions are more dangerous than others. One thing most people don't consider before a mishap occurs is their eyes. If you want to continue working safely in...
There are several things Americans disagree on, but many people in the US can agree that they suffer from chronic pain. Over 50% of adults in the US have pain, most often in the legs and back, according to the US Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention's...
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...
