You may be injured on the job or suffer a work-related illness and have a valid case for workers' compensation benefits only for your claim to be denied. This can happen for several reasons, and it helps to understand why your claim could hit a snag. Here are some...
Medical treatment is a cornerstone of the workers' compensation program in Minnesota. People with job-acquired medical challenges can file claims seeking benefits for medical coverage. The workers' compensation program can pay for their treatment without making them...
If you get injured on the job, don’t procrastinate talking to your boss or your supervisor. Report the injury. Make your employer aware of the accident. This often happens naturally for serious injuries. For instance, if you suffer a spinal cord injury in a fall and...
One of the best summer jobs teens can get is being a camp counselor. Whether it’s at a local day camp or a resident camp out in the woods of Minnesota, it can be a chance to make money while enjoying the outdoors and getting in lots of physical activity. Teens in...
You have a right to expect a safe working environment, but there are a lot of factors that aren’t under control – especially when you have to interact with other people. The possibility of workplace violence is an ever-looming threat these days, no matter where you...
Workplace injuries happen all the time, and workers’ compensation is designed to be a safety net – but what happens when that worker has a preexisting condition that is aggravated by their job duties? In Minnesota, the presence of a pre-existing condition does not...
A medical professional assisting with a workers' compensation claim plays a very important role. They diagnose someone's condition, determine their functional limitations and recommend a course of treatment. A doctor's opinion can be what helps someone obtain certain...
Being in the medical field as a nurse, paramedic, doctor, lab technician or other medical professional is immensely beneficial to communities. Medical professionals are there to help people suffering from medical conditions and injuries. However, despite working in...
You may be entitled to certain benefits after a workplace accident under the workers’ compensation scheme, like medical coverage and a portion of your missed wages when you cannot work. However, this is not guaranteed, as you must go through the necessary procedures...
In the hospitality industry, workers face many potential hazards that can lead to minor and severe injuries. This sector includes hotels, restaurants, resorts and similar establishments. It requires employees to perform various duties, each of which can be risky in...
