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...
Workers who are injured on the job often deserve workers’ compensation benefits. They were injured because of their employment, so these benefits can cover some of their lost wages and medical bills. But what about workers who are commuting to their jobs? They would...
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...
A sudden slip on dense Minnesota ice can strike your body with sharp rotational force that moves through your spine and hips in one fast motion. You may regain balance, yet new tension can spread as cold air tightens your joints. You may continue your tasks, but...
Some job hazards are industry-specific. Firefighters have to worry about burns and chemical exposure that could cause cancer. Hospital workers are at risk of accidental needlesticks and constant exposure to human pathogens. Other workplace safety concerns are issues...
