Sauk Rapids Workers' Compensation Law Blog

If you have been injured in the workplace, it's likely that you have needed to take a considerable amount of time off work in order to recover. You may not only have lost wages as a result of this, but you may be facing high medical bills. As an injured worker, you should make sure that you file for workers' compensation as soon as possible because in the majority of cases you will be able to gain full reimbursement of these injury-related expenses.

If you became permanently injured after an accident at work, it may be the case that you'll no longer be able to work in your role. In this instance, you may be entitled to rehabilitation. The following is an overview of the types of rehabilitation that might help you.

If you work on a construction site, it's likely that you regularly work in the vicinity of cranes. They are devices that enable the construction of tall buildings, and they are necessary for building the modern cities that we live in today.

However, they present many dangers to construction workers and to members of the public. While all construction site workers should have been adequately trained in construction site safety and working with cranes, they may not be aware of the full extent of the dangers, as well as the rights they have if they become injured. The following is an overview of some of the most common causes of crane accidents.

Having a physical job can mean that you often suffer from pains and strains without being able to pinpoint the cause. If you are suffering from severe back pain, it's likely that you will want to seek medical attention and gain the appropriate treatment. You may even need to take time off work in order to recover. When doing so, it's important that you notify your employer and file for workers' compensation so that you can gain back damages.

However, in order to file for workers' compensation, you'll need to be able to pinpoint the activity you were engaging in that led to your back injury. The following are some of the most common causes of back injuries in the workplace.

Workers always have risks in their environments, whether they work in an office or on a construction site. Of course, some professions carry more risks than others. Many employees who work directly with electricity, in particular, are subject to higher risks.

Electrical injuries in the workplace can occur in many different ways. Understanding how electrical injuries occur can help you avoid them. The following are some things you can do to minimize the risk of workplace electrical accidents.