Every Minnesotan knows that winter here can be both beautiful and brutal. If you work outdoors or frequently navigate treacherous conditions as part of your job, you are likely more familiar with the "brutal" elements. As such, now is an excellent time to ensure you...
Hospital workers in Minnesota and elsewhere face numerous challenges. While on the job, it's possible for nurses, doctors and other health care staff to suffer injuries or illnesses. Common risks lead to these problems, which can increase workers' compensation claims....
Employees face hazards at work, and some environments come with substantial risks. A warehouse worker may deal with everything from slip and falls to electrical hazards. Office workers sometimes deal with different injury issues, such as various sprains. Sadly, any...
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,...
Determining whether or not an employment-related injury actually happened on the job depends heavily on the details of how the injury occurred. There are claims when the employee is technically in service to the company even when their injury is not directly related...
Workers' compensation claims are made to cover a wide variety of situations. Different occupations carry different job responsibilities that often require overworking certain body parts for those who are involved in manual labor. The result for many workers is that...
Workers in Minnesota have the right to collect workers’ compensation if they suffer injury or illness while on the job. It’s possible to suffer work-related hearing loss, which can significantly impact your daily life. Here is what you need to know about hearing loss...
As you already know, there are many potential hazards employees have to deal with while working, and some professions are more dangerous than others. One thing most people don't consider before a mishap occurs is their eyes. If you want to continue working safely in...
There are several things Americans disagree on, but many people in the US can agree that they suffer from chronic pain. Over 50% of adults in the US have pain, most often in the legs and back, according to the US Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention's...
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...
