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...
Workers’ Compensation
Can workers’ compensation cases reopen?
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...
Can you see your own doctor for a workplace injury?
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,...
How long do you have to file a workers’ comp claim?
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...
Workers’ compensation for healthcare workers
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...
Staying safe when working outdoors
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...
4 common hazards that could lead to scaffold accidents
Construction workers face danger on nearly every shift. From those handling power tools to those operating heavy machinery, it is important to take whatever steps are necessary to stay safe. From the use of personal protective gear to receiving the proper education...
3 myths about workers’ compensation claims
Getting a work-related injury could be both shocking and hassle to handle. This is because even if you’ve heard of workers’ compensation, the thought of actually filing for it might have never crossed your mind. Reporting an injury caused by your employer — which...
Many workers’ compensation claims involve pinch point injuries
Pinch points are hazards that exist in virtually all workplaces. Very few tasks do not require workers to use their hands, yet many people fail to stop and consider how serious hand injuries can affect their quality of life. Hand injuries are number two on the...