It doesn't take much to realize just how dangerous construction sites are. Given the sheer amount of powerful machinery, heavy equipment, dangerous substances and incredible heights involved at any construction site, it's no wonder that many people avoid these sites...
Have you been injured while working in Minnesota? Or, have you developed an illness related to your job? If either of these has happened to you and you are not able to work because of your injury or illness, you may want to file for workers’ compensation. These...
Minnesota employees are supposed to be guaranteed the right to a safe workplace under the law. This is the case whether you work in an office, in a hospital, in an airport, on a construction site, or anywhere else. Your employer is always bound by the guidelines put...
A work injury can leave you with many hardships, including steep medical bills and lost time from work. If you have suffered an on-the-job injury, you don't need the added burden of having to struggle with legal problems. The good news: You don't have to go it alone....
Most people in Minnesota have likely heard of carpal tunnel syndrome before but may not fully understand it. How well do you know what carpal tunnel syndrome actually is? How well do you know what can increase your chances of developing this painful condition?...
Minnesota residents know that a serious workplace accident can happen at any type of business and at any time. However, there are some occupations and industries that may have a higher risk of experiencing these incidents. An industrial plant is one type of jobsite...
Many workplace accidents can be associated with equipment like scaffolding, large machinery like grain bins on farms and vehicles used on jobsites such as backhoes or forklifts. However, Minnesota employees who must use hand tools or power tools while on the job can...
All employers in Minnesota are bound by law to provide a safe environment in which for you and your colleagues to work. Even in dangerous occupations, safety procedures and processes are carefully outlined so as to keep you free from unnecessary injury while...
As an employee in Minnesota, you should be able to trust that appropriate safety procedures and systems are in place to keep you safe while performing your job. However, there always exists the potential for accident to occur. Many of these incidents are legally...
Minnesota residents who experience injuries or illnesses related to their jobs should be able to count on workers’ compensation as one form of assistance during these times. The benefits provided through workers’ compensation can include the payment of...
