If you are employed in Minnesota you may be aware that you could have access to workers' compensation benefits if you are injured in a job-related accident that meets the program requirements. However, did you also know that you may be eligible for workers'...
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What is a workers’ compensation settlement?
Minnesota residents who have been injured in an accident at work or who may have developed medical conditions or illnesses from a work-related environment or situation should understand the process that may be involved with a workers' compensation settlement and what...
A view into workplace injury and illness rates
Throughout Minnesota as well as across the country, people may be injured in the course of performing their jobs on any given day. Certainly some industries and types of jobs may be naturally more dangerous and expose workers to greater risks than other industries or...
Injury rates high among food processing workers
As someone who works in the food-processing industry, your risk of suffering an on-the-job injury exceeds that of others who work in non-food-related manufacturing roles. Per Business Insurance, the injury rate for those in other manufacturing roles is about 4.3...
Forklift overturns, killing employee
Most people in Minnesota understand and acknowledge that certain jobs or lines of work may be more dangerous than others. People who work on construction job sites, in the oil and gas industry, in mines and more all face serious risks every day they go to work. Other...
Even a mild brain injury can be serious
Minnesota residents who work in jobs where they routinely use ladders, scaffolds or are in other situations where falls may happen should be consciously aware not just of the safety protocols to prevent falls but of some of the things that can happen if a fall does...
The nation’s most dangerous jobs
As a member of the American workforce, you probably face some level of danger every day. Maybe your risks stem from a busy commute, or perhaps you are a construction worker or a member of law enforcement and face numerous hazards due to the nature of your position.The...
Workplace blast kills three, injures four
Minnesota residents should always be able to trust in the safety of their work environment. This is part of why laws and regulations are in place to govern and enforce safety in the workplace. However, sometimes, a work-related accident may happen that actually...
Medical care for work-related injuries and illnesses
Have you been injured in a job-related accident in Minnesota? Perhaps you have developed an illness that is linked to some conditions at your place of employment. These are just some examples of situations in which you may need to file for workers' compensation...
Common work injuries for hospital workers
A career in the health care industry may seem safe in contrast to a more obviously dangerous job, such as construction or logging. However, just because the injuries look different does not mean they do not occur. Medical workers actually experience more injuries...

