There’s an old novelty Christmas song titled, "All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth." Yet Christmas-time workplace accidents can cause workers to lose far more than just a few teeth. Bone breakages, internal bleeding permanent paralysis and even death can...
The aftermath of a workplace injury can be fraught with uncertainty and financial fears, regardless of your occupation. In most cases, workers' compensation helps to fill the financial gaps and expenses a work injury creates. Unfortunately, many childcare workers...
You're picking up litter in a local park during your company's annual clean-up day. Suddenly, you slip on wet grass and twist your ankle. Your good deed turns painful. Does workers' compensation cover this injury? What are considered company volunteer injuries?...
Most people who are injured in the workplace can return to work, at least in some capacity, eventually. Since they may no longer be able to do the job they once did or they may be able to do their previous job, but with modifications, vocational rehabilitation and...
The worst workplace injuries force people to cease working entirely. They cause permanent, life-altering conditions from which people never recover. Individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and limb loss are sometimes incapable of continuing to work. ...
The workers' compensation system is fraught with specialized jargon and unique requirements. Workers already dealing with the stress of an injury often find the claims process overwhelming. They may find many of the rules confusing. The medical professional overseeing...
Seasonal workers help to drive the economy in Minnesota. From agriculture and construction to tourism and retail, these workers often face the same risks as full-time employees. However, because they are rarely trained by employers as well as full-time workers, they...
Navigating the workers' compensation claims process with the wrong information can be a stressful and frustrating experience. You could miss out on getting the benefits you deserve or unnecessarily delay your claim due to misunderstandings about how things really...
Most workers have the right to worker’s compensation if injured on the job. Knowing this can provide significant reassurance. Having the right to compensation does not guarantee that you will get what you need. Insurers would prefer to limit what they pay out in order...
Social media is undoubtedly a big part of modern-day life. People constantly share updates, photos, and even daily routines without giving it much thought. However, if you’ve suffered a workplace accident or recently filed a workers’ compensation claim, your social...
