Day in and day out, health care workers confront challenges that to many of us remain unimaginable. Whether a doctor, nurse, technician, dietician or maintenance employee, these workers may face a variety of hazards ranging from serious back injury and exposure to...
If you were recently injured on the job in southern Minnesota, you may think you are not eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits because the injury was your fault. Knowing what the law has to say about workers' compensation can prevent you from losing out...
It may surprise you to learn that nursing assistants are at high risk of getting hurt on the job. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that certified nursing assistants actually reported the highest injuries and illnesses in all private industry cases in 2020....
In Minnesota, workers' compensation cases can reopen under certain circumstances. When you receive an injury on the job, your employer is responsible for paying for your medical expenses regardless of fault. If you have ongoing injuries or illnesses from an injury at...
Even if you have been healthy so far in your life, you undoubtedly know how difficult it can be to find a doctor you trust. You are certainly not alone. In fact, only 15% of Americans claim to have high confidence in the medical professionals they see. In some states,...
Since employers in Minnesota are obligated to pay for workers’ compensation insurance, most workplace injuries are compensable. However, not all work-related injuries are caused by a single accident that can be reported right away. How do you seek compensation for...
Many people in Minnesota work in the home health care field. These people typically do a lot of driving to meet and care for their patients. To stay safe while traveling, here are important safety tips for home health care workers and their employers. Safety rules...
Nursing is one of the most rewarding professions. However, there is a constant safety concern for nurses since these professionals are exposed to serious risks that could be life-threatening. Here are some reminders to help keep Minnesota nurses safe and to avoid...
The winter brings extremely cold temperatures and dangerous weather conditions, especially if you live in Minnesota. There are many careers in which employees have to work in these conditions, including landscaping, construction and even health care. It is important...
As much as scientists around the world have studied brain injuries the last several years, there is still so much we do not know. The way the human brain reacts to trauma is still a mystery in many ways. This is especially true regarding the long-term effects of...
