An injury at a summer job can feel like something you just have to accept, especially if you are young and new to the workforce. However, your employer in Minnesota is legally obligated to compensate you for your injuries. Whether you are a student earning extra money...
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...
Your injury during employer training may count as work-related in Minnesota if the training connects closely to your job. That connection matters because it could affect whether you access workers’ compensation benefits. Small details, like whether your employer...
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...
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...
