To most people in Minnesota, the office environment can seem like a safe haven when compared to other fields like nursing, construction, etc. However, as much as the injuries may not be equally dramatic, you can incur damages that can affect you for life. Here are...
No matter the job site, workers across the United States appear worried about their safety. Injuries happen at work sites, even on those jobs that don't come with significant risks. However, concerns among those working in dangerous professions are likely...
Many residents of Minnesota suffer on-the-job injuries each year. These seven are among the most common ones. Musculoskeletal injuries Many workers suffer from musculoskeletal injuries that render them unable to work. These injuries are sustained from overexertion,...
Commercial snow removal providers are constantly in high demand in Minnesota. They use the most high-tech equipment to get their jobs done quickly, efficiently and with minimal bodily injury to themselves. There are still numerous dangers to working in the snow plow...
The most recent data from the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses shows that workplaces in Minnesota are getting safer. According to the report, 2019 had the lowest rate of work-related nonfatal illnesses and injuries since recording began in 1973. In 2019,...
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...
Some workplace injuries in Minnesota require only a few days of rest before you're ready to go back to work. Other injuries are severe enough to leave you temporarily or permanently disabled. If you can't go back to work, regular workers' compensation isn't going to...
In some jobs, the chances of suffering a repetitive stress injury are high. If you are a nurse who routinely has to lift patients, you may suffer from nagging back pain. If you work in manufacturing, your shoulder could hurt each day after a long shift making product...
Health care is one of the fast-growing industries in the United States. More than 18 million people work in health care with that number expected to grow as the baby boom generation (those now between 56-74) continue to age.While many people choose a health care...
If you were injured at work in Minnesota, you'll probably want to file for workers' compensation. You'll likely be able to do this if you suffered financially as a result of your injury, whether that was due to medical bills or lost wages.Before you file for workers'...
