Most residents in Minnesota know that workers’ compensation benefits may be available to them if they are injured in an accident on the job. However, the state’s workers’ compensation program also provides benefits to you if you become ill due to a...
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Month: December 2015
Life after a spinal cord injury at work
While many work-related accidents cause only minor injuries, far too many others leave people suffering from serious conditions. Like other Minnesota residents, you can be at risk of fatal or life-altering injuries especially when your spinal cord is involved in an...
What happens if your workers’ compensation claim is denied?
When filing for workers’ compensation in Minnesota, one of the things you need to be aware of is what to do in the event that your claim is denied. Claims can be rejected for many reasons but an initial denial does not need to be the end. You can pursue options...
Failure to provide fall protection noted in job accident
Falls are one of the most common and most hazardous causes of serious injury or even death to construction workers in Minnesota. These accidents continue to happen despite clear and strict laws as outlined by the Occupational Safety Health Administration. It is for...
Understanding the risk of asbestos exposure
Construction workers in Minnesota know that theirs is a dangerous industry. In addition to accidents that can happen in the blink of an eye, employees in construction jobs are also at risk of contracting serious work-related illnesses. For anyone who has ever been...