Injuries can happen anywhere, even at work. In Minnesota, the first 24 hours after an injury often play a significant role in determining the options available to you. Knowing what steps to take may affect your right to seek financial compensation. Report your injury...
After a work injury, you may wonder if you must visit the company doctor. In Minnesota, it is good to know that seeing your employer’s preferred doctor is not a requirement for your long-term care. Any physician recommended by an insurer may prioritize the business...
If your work injury claim heads to a hearing, it can feel intimidating, especially if it is your first time. These hearings usually happen after months of delays or disputes and they can affect your wage loss benefits, medical care and future stability. You need to...
Working outside a traditional office or job site can raise questions about workers’ compensation in Minnesota. Accidents do not only happen on a factory floor or construction site. If you travel for work or perform your duties from home, injuries can still occur....
Work accidents can be traumatizing experiences that leave you feeling helpless. Fortunately, Minnesota has implemented laws that advocate for injured employees. However, it is critical to understand and follow these standards to avoid issues with your claim. Notifying...
Imagine you're at work when an argument with a delivery driver escalates over a disputed shipment. In the heat of the moment, you sustain a broken wrist. Now you face mounting medical bills and lost wages. You wonder if workers' compensation will cover your injury....
Some workplace injuries occur because employers don't follow safety regulations. Other times, workers might cause their own injuries by making mistakes on the job. There are also many scenarios in which one employee can credibly claim that another employee is to blame...
Workers’ compensation can cover various medical costs generated by a work injury. Employees can receive trauma care or medication through workers’ compensation. Their benefits can help pay for physical therapy as they regain lost functional capabilities after healing....
Workers' compensation is designed to protect employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job duties. Even though workers' compensation is meant to be straightforward, many employees feel uncertain about how it works. Benefits depend on timely...
Workplace injuries can disrupt your health, income and sense of security. When an injury happens on the job, it is important to understand how the workers' compensation process works and what actions to take early. Knowing the right steps can help you move through the...
