Minnesota residents who work in highly dangerous occupations like manufacturing or construction are consciously aware of their risk of serious injury on a daily basis. Brain injuries, lost limbs and more can result from an accident that happens in a mere instant....
Many Minnesota residents who work in the construction industry, for utility companies and in other jobs frequently must perform their jobs in close proximity to power lines. If you are employed in such a field, you know the risks that you face when working near...
Many Minnesota and Wisconsin residents alike have been watching the progress of the St. Croix Crossing bridge. The project hit a serious challenge when it was discovered that some engineering recommendations had been disregarded. This left the contractors with a...
One day you are hard at work, and the next, you find yourself injured, unable to complete your job. You probably have many questions about the workers compensation claim process and how this injury may impact your life and the ability to support yourself or your...
Many workers are in skilled labor industries. This is especially true in Minnesota, where road construction occurs annually, and many people work in factories every day. These industries are also high risk for workplace accidents. Construction, in particular, is very...
For many Minnesota construction workers, cranes are essential pieces of equipment used to complete the building of complex projects and structures. Built on basic lever and pulley systems, cranes allow construction teams to move large, heavy items around job sites....
Sometimes when a person is involved in an on-the-job accident in Minnesota, the immediate physical injuries are only the beginning of what must be endured. Even what may seem a minor injury at the time can get worse or lead to additional problems that plague victims...
When a Minnesota resident is injured while on the job or develops an illness due to a job-related situation or environment, workers' compensation benefits may help provide a valuable and necessary source of income in lieu of a person's typical earnings. Among the many...
Construction workers in Minnesota must work under some of the most extreme and dangerous conditions. Even enduring a range of weather and other environmental factors can make a day at work a challenge for people on construction job sites. In addition, working at...
Minnesota residents who have loved ones that work in the construction industry have good reason to be extra pleased when they return home safely after a day's work. The nature of construction job sites makes them more dangerous than many other workplaces. Construction...
