The nursing profession is a demanding field that requires constant attention to patient care. The fast-paced nature of the work puts nurses at risk of slips, trips and falls that lead to workers’ compensation claims. Understanding the most common causes of these...
A workers’ compensation hearing allows you to seek reconsideration if you receive a denial or you disagree with the handling of your case. Most people understand the workers’ compensation claim process, but few understand what to expect from the hearing. If you have a...
While any occupation comes with potential, people in the construction industry face additional risk factors. If injured on the job, it may have deadly or long-term consequences that mean no longer being able to work. Even after following safety standards and taking...
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...
